British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 23rd December 2010

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm
60 min
Spike Milligan - The Serious Poet. Spike Milligan. Copyright: White Pebble Media

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 8 - Spike Milligan

Writer, musician, Goon, poet, artist and humanitarian, perceived as genius and madman in equal measure, Spike Milligan was a man whose life was full of contradiction, controversy and comedy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

2010 Specials - Christmas Spirit

Satan decides to ban Christmas.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 23, Episode 1

With Phill Jupitus on Ian's side and Evan Davis on Paul's.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Episode 3.9, Christmas Crackers: Young Mr Grace instructs everyone to wear fancy dress in the run-up to Christmas, turning the departments into fairy-tale grottos.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

1984 Christmas Special: A special Christmas edition of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett's sketch show, featuring guest appearances from Elaine Paige, Patrick Troughton and John Owens.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Being Ronnie Corbett. Ronnie Corbett

Being Ronnie Corbett

Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

An extended edition of the world's most cleverest and most interesting panel game, featuring Stephen Fry and Alan Davies.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Frank Skinner

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 9 - David Baddiel's Little Cracker

Even those normally right can be wrong in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring David Baddiel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Susan Johnways (Julia Davis), Young Julia (Clementine Starling), Ron Johnways (Kevin Eldon)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 10 - Julia Davis's Little Cracker

A shy teen prepares for her first kiss in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julia Davis.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Christmas Special

Fill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Christmas Special

Keith, Fearne, Holly and Rufus are joined by Westlife band members Kian Egan and Mark Feehily, plus award-winning comedian Russell Kane for a festive special of the panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a Christmas edition of Channel 4's hit comedy panel show. Featuring special guests Jack Dee, Lorraine Kelly, Josie Long and Britain's favourite pantomime Dame, Christopher Biggins.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute

A one-off gala tribute celebrating the remarkable career of Ronnie Barker.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 4

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Frank Skinner

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 9 - David Baddiel's Little Cracker

Even those normally right can be wrong in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring David Baddiel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 2, Christmas Special

Katherine Jenkins and friends sing the Christmas No. 1s, with Liza Minnelli and Amy Winehouse popping up for special appearances.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 8 - X Factor Special

Featuring X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, 2008 finalist and West End star Diana Vickers and last year's runner-up Olly Murs. Plus X Factor twins Jedward take on a Halloween potato bobbing challenge.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Susan Johnways (Julia Davis), Young Julia (Clementine Starling), Ron Johnways (Kevin Eldon)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 10 - Julia Davis's Little Cracker

A shy teen prepares for her first kiss in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julia Davis.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
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 4 11pm
30 min
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 2, Episode 6

The Questers have tracked the Sword of Asnagar down to a tavern. But Lord Darkness is not about to let the battle between Good and Evil end without a fight.

E4 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 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
The Goodies. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Brooke-Taylor), Bill (Bill Oddie), Graeme (Graeme Garden). Copyright: BBC

The Goodies

Episode 5.7, Kung Fu Kapers: Black puddings fly when Bill becomes a master of the Lancastrian martial art Ecky Thump.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Special - Corrie Special

This week is a Coronation Street special to coincide with the show's 50th birthday. Keith and the team are joined by Kym Marsh (aka Michelle O'Connor); Shobna Gulati (Sunita Alahan) and Andy Whyment (Kirk Sutherland).

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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.

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

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Lee challenges one audience member to spot a pregnant woman in a weighty identity parade and there's more 24/7 partying with unhinged holiday rep Chris Young.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 4

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.

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