British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 20th December 2010

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 26 - Timmy's Snowman

Yabba builds a fantastic snowman, but Timmy thinks he can do better.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The Château

General Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Pitiless Storm

Warwick is in buoyant mood, confident of soon-to-be-realised wealth. He promises lavish gifts for all this Christmas. Which is unsettling. It means he's up to something.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - The Colour Of Magic

On Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm
60 min
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 5 - Harry Secombe

A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.

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

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:30pm (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm
25 min
Bear Behaving Badly. Barney (Barney Harwood)

Bear Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 12 - Doris of Doom

Crazy Keith's beloved Doris is captured by the caretaker and given to Bandit the cat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

2003 Christmas Special, A Short Blast of Fred Astaire: With preparations for the Christmas concert in full swing, the gang are in need of some ancient Eastern hypnotism from Entwistle when stage fright sets in.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Les Kelly's Britain. Les Kelly (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC

Les Kelly's Britain

Episode 1 - Les Kelly's Heroes

Les Kelly gives a little tinselly attention to the unsung heroes who make Britain great.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

2004 Christmas Special, Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley: Clegg's phobia of women prompts Truly to embark on a search for his old liquorice-loving classmate. He plans to deliver the femme fatale to his friend's doorstep, before taking refuge in the library, where Billy Ingleton is intending to read his own composition to the poetry group. Guest starring Norman Wisdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 6: Messrs Corbett and Barker reunite behind their famous desk to reminisce about sketches including Laundry Chute, Nuts M'Lord and High Wizard, and there's a final chance to catch up with the work of the Phantom Raspberry Blower. Katie Melua provides an interlude to the comic mayhem with a performance of Crawling Up a Hill.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 7

With Sara Cox on Ian's side and Andrew Marr on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 7 - Constellations

With Sean Lock, Rich Hall and Jeremy Clarkson.

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

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 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Freddie Starr

An Audience With...

Episode 16 - Freddie Starr

An evening with the outrageous and unpredictable Freddie Starr as he performs in front of a celebrity audience. Those in the front few rows will no doubt be on their guard.

BBC Two 9pm
40 min
Ruth Jones. Ruth Jones. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Ruth Jones

Episode 2 - Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker 2010

Ruth Jones hosts a cracking Christmas special packed full of music, sketches and interviews with Ricky Gervais, Will Young, Miranda Hart and music from The Script.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack Whitehall

This week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Josephine (Catherine Tate)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 3 - Catherine Tate's Little Cracker

A novel twist on the Nativity in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Catherine Tate.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Satan (Julian Barratt)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 4 - Julian Barratt's Little Cracker

Get to know Satan, yes Satan, in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julian Barratt.

BBC Two 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 7

With guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Heart Of Saturday Night

The shop is broken into. Rudy doesn't have insurance, so it is up to Adam to venture into the rough estate to try and get the money back.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Jarred Christmas, Alun Cochrane. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican

Geordie Sarah Millican headlines from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with support from Alun Cochrane and Jarred Christmas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 5, Episode 2 - Cheryl Cole, Stacey Solomon, Shaun Ryder, Michael McIntyre

A festive show in which Alan is joined by Cheryl Cole, I'm A Celeb winners Stacey Solomon and Shaun Ryder; plus Michael McIntyre.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 5 - Reunion

When Samuel, McGurk and the others arrive in London, McGurk is reunited with his family.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 1

Russell Howard is back for a third series of his hit BBC Three show. The mystery guest is Colin Furze, who souped up a mobility scooter to reach 69mph. The Good News Extra stand-up is Jimmy McGhie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Josephine (Catherine Tate)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 3 - Catherine Tate's Little Cracker

A novel twist on the Nativity in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Catherine Tate.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Special - JLS Special

Regulars Keith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by JLS band members Marvin, Oritse, JB and Aston for some hilarious fun and games. Plus Hollywood star Verne Troyer features in a special round.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Satan (Julian Barratt)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 4 - Julian Barratt's Little Cracker

Get to know Satan, yes Satan, in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julian Barratt.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Seymour Mace, Justin Moorhouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 2, Episode 6

After the existence of super-powers is exposed to the world at large, the gang become celebrity super-heroes, known as the 'ASBO Five'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Omid Djalili Live In London. Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili Live In London

The award-winning British-Iranian comedian performs live on stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 2009.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Christmas Special - Grumpy Old Women At Christmas

Linda Robson, Sheila Hancock, Germaine Greer, Janet Street-Porter, Jenny Eclair, Arabella Weir, Kathryn Flett, Lesley Joseph, Ann Widdecombe and Jilly Cooper bemoan supermarket shopping, multi-tasking and other "joys" of the season.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Lee Nelson introduces himself and unleashes his anarchic brand of good-natured ribbing, dubious life-lessons and general scallywaggery on the audience.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 2 - Destiny The Reluctant Sniffer Dog

Destiny learns of the power of bottom-sniffing, Kali is reunited with an old partner in crime, Nelson adopts one of Vince's cubs and Marion overdoses on catnip.

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