British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 15th December 2011

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Christmas Special - All Wrapped Up

Robert and Little Monster are getting the house ready for Christmas. Justin tries to help, but keeps making more and more mess. Things get even worse when he tries to wrap a present for Father Christmas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (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 5

It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 3, Episode 3

The intrepid Questers continue their search for the sword. They find themselves trapped in a mine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (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 4 - The Class Of 62

A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

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 Two 9pm
30 min
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Pattman (Lucy Liemann), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets), Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 2, Episode 6

Nigel finally has the chance to prove he'd be a better priest than his boss. The Archdeacon also has lofty ambitions for career advancement.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan goes back to his roots in Wexford, Ireland with Stewart Francis and Lloyd Langford.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Life's Too Short. Warwick (Warwick Davis). Copyright: BBC

Life's Too Short

Episode 6

Warwick meets up with estranged wife Sue and her solicitor - and new partner - Ian to finalise their divorce settlement. But his decision to bring his accountant along for advice and support doesn't work out as planned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 6 - Glasgow

Frank is joined in Glasgow by Reginald D Hunter and Sarah Millican.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 7

Sean Lock oversees more hilariously heated discussions. Here, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome Tim Vine and Stephen Mangan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 6 - Revenge Of The Razz

Feeling sidelined and unloved, Christopher is offered a new sales job by headhunter Dean Bisk, while Ashley and Jerwayne find themselves drafted into Razz Prince's Elite Selling Krew. Is this the end for PhoneShop Sutton as we know it?

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

French and Saunders Christmas Puddings: The duo perform their tributes to Tipping the Velvet and Monarch of the Glen.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 7

David Walliams, Ice Cube and Olly Murs go head-to-head with Chris as they show off their knowledge and try to secure a place in the grand final.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Black Mirror. Image shows from L to R: Michael Callow (Rory Kinnear), Princess Susannah (Lydia Wilson). Copyright: Zeppotron

Black Mirror

Series 1, Episode 1 - The National Anthem

Political thriller in which the fictional Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a huge and shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 3

The Second World War pilots are vexed that people have been talking about them behind their backs; Dennis Lincoln-Park examines the only surviving panel of a rare tapestry; and the divorced dad offers his teenage son tips on avoiding STDs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 5 - Small Opening

Saffron's first play is due to open for a limited run. When Eddy discovers it's autobiographical, she is afraid it will paint her in a bad light and resolves to have the production shut down.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan goes back to his roots in Wexford, Ireland with Stewart Francis and Lloyd Langford.

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