British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 19th December 2011

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rocket Man

Giles meets some leftover post-Soviet rocket fuel. What could possibly go wrong? And how will he react to the world's first weightless pasty?

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 5, Episode 5 - I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here

With Dara O Briain, Professor Tony Ryan, Andrea Sella.

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 56, Episode 6

Another visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

BBC Two 8:30pm
60 min
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Fearshiver (Joshua McGuire), Malifax Skulkingworm (Stephen Fry), Conceptiva Secret-Past (Katherine Parkinson), Jedrington Secret-Past (Robert Webb). Copyright: BBC

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Christmas Special

Jedrington's family is incarcerated by evil lawyer Skulkingworm in London's infamous prison The Skint, until they can repay a mysterious and vast debt. Will Jedrington rescue his family in time for Christmas or lose them forever? And is there more to the name Secret-Past than meets the eye?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Jane (Sophie Wright), Hairdresser (Jane Horrocks)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 3 - Jane Horrocks' Little Cracker

Bad hair and a unique talent are unveiled in a short inspired by the life and times of Jane Horrocks.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Harry Hill

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 4 - Harry Hill's Little Cracker

It's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Rob Brydon Show Christmas Special

Noel Fielding, Sarah Harding, Rhys Darby and Angelos Epithemiou join Rob for some egg nog and festive cheer.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Christmas Special

Guest host John Barrowman is joind by Jason Derulo, Joe Wilkinson, Jason Manford, Helen Skelton, and team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding for a festive special.

BBC Three 10:30pm
35 min
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 8 - Vince And The Helpful Horse

It's New Year's Day and the night before is a complete blur. With a police dog hot on their trail, Nelson and the gang must solve the mystery of what happened to them on New Year's Eve before the law catches up with them. Where did Marion find his Siamese wife? Why are they now two identical Destinys? And not forgetting Nelson's screaming horse flashbacks...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
70 min
Imagine: The Art Of Stand-Up. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Alan Yentob. Copyright: BBC

Imagine: The Art Of Stand-Up

Episode 1 - Part One

Alan Yentob presents the first of a two-part series for Imagine on the art of stand-up comedy. He talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring their backgrounds and influences and their passion for making people laugh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 35, Episode 6

Topical stand-up, sketches and comedy songs with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and The Now Show team.

BBC Three 11:05pm
30 min
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Highlights Special - Miquita And The Obligatory Clips Show

In the guise of a documentary, Miquita Oliver presents this special episode, including some of the best bits from previous episodes, interviews, and clips from the 'genuine' original Mongrels audition tapes.

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