British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 25th December 2010

Radio 4 8:30am
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

2010 Christmas Special - Molokai

Arthur finds he has just seven minutes to celebrate Christmas after an extra stop-off is scheduled on a Hawaiian island, Molokai.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Christmas Lights. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Maxine Peake), Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green), Jackie (Nicola Stephenson). Copyright: Granada Television

Christmas Lights

Comedy drama starring Robson Green and Mark Benton which shows what can happen when families forget what the festive season is really about.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05am (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 32, Christmas Special - The Now Show Panto

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a Christmassy, panto-themed mix of stand-up, sketches and songs, with Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests.

BBC Radio 5 Live 1pm
60 min
Christmas Up The Front. Ian Stone

Christmas Up The Front

Ian Stone follows stand-up comedians Sean Meo and Mark Walker as they entertain British troups in Afghanistan.

Radio 4 3:15pm
90 min
Image shows from L to R: Tracy-Ann Oberman, Sarah Lancashire

Pat And Margaret

Radio adaptation of Victoria Wood's bitter-sweet comedy about two sisters reunited on a live television show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

Radio 4 5pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

2010 Specials - Dave Podmore's History Of The Ashes In 100 Objects

Pod, England's laziest cricketer, is invited by his faithful sidekick Andy Hamer to compile his own 'History Of The Ashes In 100 Objects' for Andy's radio show.

BBC Radio Scotland 5:10pm
30 min
Stan Laurel's Glasgow. Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel's Glasgow

Alex Norton looks at Stan Laurel's early travels around Glasgow in the 1900s, a city which would influence his future career.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:10pm
50 min
The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10pm (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

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 3

With Penny Smith on Ian's side and Graeme Garden on Paul's.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

Radio 2 logo 8pm
60 min
Eric And Ernie - Bring Me Christmas!. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe

Eric And Ernie - Bring Me Christmas!

Liza Tarbuck presents a look back at the Christmas specials starring one of Britain's favourite double acts, Morecambe & Wise.

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

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

BBC Two 8:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
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 - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Meera (Narisa Padhiar), Meera Syal

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 12 - Meera Syal's Little Cracker

Uncle Satnam steps out from Santa's shadow in an autobiographical short written by and starring Meera Syal. Filmed in 3D.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Victoria Wood

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 1 - Victoria Wood's Little Cracker

For eight-year-old Eunice, this Christmas is going to be different. This year it's just her and her dad, and there's little festive spirit to be found.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
The Angina Monologues. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

The Angina Monologues

Victoria Wood takes to the stage for a night of comedy in support of The British Heart Foundation.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm (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.

BBC Radio 3 9:55pm
90 min
Frank Skinner

The Right Notes In The Wrong Order

Frank Skinner presents a one-off music-based comedy panel show for BBC Radio 3, as part of its festive schedule.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 13 - Gothic

With Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Sue Perkins.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Peep Show & Tell. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show & Tell

A documentary looking at the success of Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. With behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and clips.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

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 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

BBC Two 11:15pm
45 min version
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, Highlights Special

In this special edition we have a look back at 2010, a year which saw the fall of Gordon Brown, a Con-Dem Coalition, the raise of the Tea Party Movement, and Hislop and Merton satirising it all.

BBC Three 11:35pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Here is a chance to see some of the best bits from throughout the run again, as well as some previously unseen material.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

A repeat run of the entire fourth series. Jen becomes "Entertainment Manager", Moss breaks all records on Countdown, a masseuse kisses Roy's arse, Jen lies about being able to speak Italian, Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents, and Douglas finds himself in court.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

A TV broadcast of Bill Bailey's 2008 stand-up tour. This performance was filmed at Wembley Arena at the end of the comic's sell-out tour.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Dylan Moran: What It Is. Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran: What It Is

Stand-up show starring Black Books star Dylan Moran. Recorded in Australia.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 1:40am (repeat)
Clockwise. Image shows from L to R: Brian Stimpson (John Cleese), Laura Wisely (Sharon Maiden)

Clockwise

Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.

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