British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 27th December 2010

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 11 - Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 1

Ladies of Letters Go Crackers. Prunella Scales and Anne Reid star in this fractious festive 11th series of Ladies of Letters. As family descend on the ladies for Christmas, the inevitable chaos ensues.

Channel 5 logo 2pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Special - 1974

Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.

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

On Mardle Fen

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Dancing Stone

Warwick discovers a large, flat stone with strange marking half buried in a clump of trees on the edge of Mardle Fen. He wants to display it in the restaurant but odd-job man Samuel says he moves the stone at his peril.

Channel 5 logo 3pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Specials - Jessica's First Christmas

Excitement grows in the Spencer household as the annual nativity play fast approaches.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:40pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Lying King

The spotlight is on the coalition government. A magical musical follows the journey of young lion cub Cleggba as he meets the wily Scarmeron and follows him to the elephant's graveyard.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 54, Episode 1

Radio 4's antidote to panel games returns for its 54th series with regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Phill Jupitus on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

2003 Christmas Special, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Carol: In a comic re-working of the classic story, Stephen Fry narrated the story of the grumpy Ebenezer Scrumph and his poor musical assistant Crotchet. Guest stars Jeremy Hardy, Linda Smith, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Hamilton and Tony Hawks.

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 5

With Bill Deedes on Ian's side and Neil Fox on Paul's.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 2 - Astronomy

With Bill Bailey, Rich Hall and Jeremy Hardy.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 11 - Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 1

Ladies of Letters Go Crackers. Prunella Scales and Anne Reid star in this fractious festive 11th series of Ladies of Letters. As family descend on the ladies for Christmas, the inevitable chaos ensues.

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 4 - Never Say Alan Again

It's bank holiday weekend and our hero's planning to watch all the Bond movies back to back. But Michael's got a new friend at the garage, and Alan's jealous.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium

A TV broadcast of Al Murray's 2007 stand-up show in which he plays the irreverent and hugely popular Pub Landlord character.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Lee Evans: Access All Arenas. Lee Evans

Lee Evans: Access All Arenas

Highlights from Lee Evans' various arena tours.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special

The news doesn't stop just because it is Christmas. Christopher Morris presentes the year in news (and Alan Partridge presents the year in sport). There is also a look at the problems in giving pets as presents. Christopher also tells children the truth about Christmas.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe

Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2010 Wipe

Charlie Brooker takes an irreverent look back at the past year. From the Chilean miners to the general election, from Sherlock to The Only Way is Essex, Brooker unhelpfully points a finger and laughs. With contributors Doug Stanhope and Grace Dent.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Up Close. Image shows from L to R: Lee Evans, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Up Close

Phill Jupitus interviews Lee Evans as he undertakes his XL Tour 2005.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat run of the entire 2nd series of the award winning sitcom.

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

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 6 - The King

Samuel, McGurk and the others finally meet King George III.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady

Al Murray's Pub Landlord puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in the TV broadcast of his 2004 DVD.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8, Christmas Special - Kara Tointon, Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith

The award-winning host gets into the festive spirit with a Christmas edition of his anarchic talk show. Graham's guests include funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Strictly Come Dancing winner Kara Tointon and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith. Plus, there's a performance by Ellie Goulding.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 10

Hosted by guest presenter Josh Groban, with panellists Charlie Baker, Tinchy Stryder, KT Tunstall and Michael Ball.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Best Of, Highlights Special - Best of Gary

Gary returns with the best of the best action from series one. Featuring Gary and the boys showing an American General a good time, being attacked by little girls during a fire strike and buying a cooker from a man in a dress, all tied together with a top selection of flashbacks from the front.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Les / Lesley (Tim Healy), Madge (Sheila Reid), Michael Garvey (Oliver Stokes), Mick Garvey (Steve Pemberton), Janice Garvey (Siobhan Finneran). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Christmas Special

It is Christmas on the Costa Blanca and the Garveys are staying with Mel and Madge in their luxury hilltop villa.

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 5.8, Lighthouse Keeping Loonies: The trio lose all their light in the fog, strike oil in a gale and go into orbit. Patrick Moore guest stars as himself.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Grumpy Guide To Christmas, Christmas Special - The Grumpy Guide To Christmas

Meet the new breed of grumpies: a bit younger but no less embittered, with festive humbug and tales of seasonal Tourette's, inappropriate present-buying and the eating of reindeer.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules

TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.

BBC Three Midnight
45 min version
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.

Channel 5 logo 12:05am (repeat)
Comedy Heroes. Copyright: Objective Productions

Comedy Heroes

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Cleese's Comedy Heroes

John Cleese talks about his comic idols, including Spike Milligan, Peter Cook and Bill Hicks.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (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.

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