British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th December 2010

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 25 - Timmy Slips Up

Everyone is excited when the frosty playground means that Timmy and his friends can have fun sliding around.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Golf

Uncle Gwyn's Posthumous Curse

Episode 5

The giant Golf Ball Rock comes careering down the hill, across the course and into the bunker on the fourth - raising the possibility that the curse is finally over. Plus, more revelations lie in store.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Sessions

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 3

Maddox takes a moral stance with disastrous results.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:50pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

A hit comedy sketch show for CBBC, written by and starring a host of well-known comedy names.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 6 - The Friends Of Frambourne Pier

Voluntary work is required if the pier is to open up again, so Pike and Hodges canvas Frambourne's populace.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself

Stan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 32, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with episode of the topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1993 Christmas Special: Social climber Hyacinth finds herself all at sea when she makes an unexpected discovery during a QE2 cruise that threatens to jeopardise her dream trip.

Radio 7 7:45pm (repeat)
Golf

Uncle Gwyn's Posthumous Curse

Episode 5

The giant Golf Ball Rock comes careering down the hill, across the course and into the bunker on the fourth - raising the possibility that the curse is finally over. Plus, more revelations lie in store.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 13 - Holidays

With Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 10

Alexander Armstrong returns as guest host with Ross Noble and Micky Flanagan joining the panel.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at life in Britain. Featuring Anthony Head and special guests Ruth Madoc and David Baddiel.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 7

This week Richard invites over Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy, TV presenter Dave Berry and resident regular Charlie Baker. This week's topics are: best gadget you have ever owned, the most underrated TV show of all time and the most famous person you have touched.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Shaparak Khorsandi, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

Kevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 7 - Monster

The Principal takes up a promotion at the local education authority's offices, and leaves the college.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Special - The Doctor Who Special

David Tennant hosts a special Dr Who-themed show with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Dr Who stars Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate, plus platinum-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and Radio 1's Jo Whiley.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Nether Zone

It's the day of Mark's baby's christening and he arranges to pick up Jeremy, the baby's godfather, from Zahra's flat on his way to the church. But unfortunately the lads get locked in the hallway.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Robert's Web. Robert Webb. Copyright: Objective Productions

Robert's Web

Episode 4

Robert's Web offers an alternative take on the week's online news and happenings - scouring the internet for the funniest tweets, the most talked-about uploads, the weirdest new Facebook groups and the best celebrity websites.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8, Episode 8 - Cher, Dawn French

Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while The Script perform their new single, Nothing.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 6, Episode 5 - Investigation

Satan deals with a surge of new arrivals, with Scumspawn using Thomas as a 'supply demon'. He also believes to have found Edith's killer - her own best friend, Rosemary. Edith then talks to Satan about Jesus, and learns how he punched Christ in the mouth because of his 'holier-than-thou' attitude.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 3

The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Christmas Special, Knowing Me, Knowing Yule... With Alan Partridge: The chat show host throws a seasonal house party, set in an exact replica of his Norwich home. Guests include a cross-dressing celebrity chef, a team of sea cadets trying to pull the world's biggest Christmas cracker, and a professional golfer who was struck by lightning in the closing stages of a major tournament.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 5 - Love And Marriage

The salon is offering special two-for-one cuts. Brides and grooms are queueing for days in the hope of getting an appointment. A childhood sweetheart of Rene's appears hoping to rekindle their love.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Corbett

The spotlight turns on Ronnie Corbett, whose career spans Crackerjack to The Frost Report, Sorry! and The Two Ronnies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Morgana Show. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Morgana Show

Episode 3

More big and silly character-based comedy sketches starring Morgana Robinson.

Comedy Central 12:05am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 16

Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 7 - Don The Musical

Don is left agitated and anxious as he waits to hear if Sam will accept Brian's proposal.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at life in Britain. Featuring Anthony Head and special guests Ruth Madoc and David Baddiel.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 7 - Monster

The Principal takes up a promotion at the local education authority's offices, and leaves the college.

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