British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 28th December 2011

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Episode 1 - Dave Podmore's Superinjunction

When the work dries up for England's laziest cricketer, Dave Podmore resolves to get himself back in the spotlight - by keeping himself out of it.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 8, Episode 5

Victoria Coren and guests Matthew Parriss, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Dave Gorman challenge received opinion and knee-jerk thinking.

BBC Two 8pm
Top Gear. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, James May. Copyright: BBC

Top Gear

Christmas Special of the motoring show, featuring many comic moments. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain... with distinctly mixed results.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
95 min
Tommy Cooper

The Untold Tommy Cooper

This one-off special looks at the untold life of British national treasure, comedian and magician Tommy Cooper. Drawing on details from the meticulous diaries of his life-long manager Miff Ferrie, The Untold Tommy Cooper features previously unheard audio and unseen archive footage from Cooper's personal and professional life, including material never performed before.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011: What a Cracker

Michael McIntyre heads up a galaxy of stars in this 90-minute special showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2011. Lenny Henry, JLS and Dermot O'Leary report back on how this year's record-breaking 108 million pounds has been spent in Africa, while McIntyre sets out on a mission to thank as many people as possible here in the UK for their fundraising efforts, including David Walliams and James Corden.

BBC Two 10:30pm
60 min
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show. Dara O Briain

Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show

Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
35 min
Felix & Murdo. Image shows from L to R: Murdo (Alexander Armstrong), Felix (Ben Miller). Copyright: Objective Productions / Toff Media

Felix & Murdo

New sitcom pilot starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller set in 1908, the year the Olympics first came to London.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy by Nick Mohammed set at Tilford Road Police Station.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm
120 min
Ben Elton

Ben Elton: Laughing At The 80s

Ben Elton: Laughing At The 80s is a two-hour romp through the very best comedy of the 1980s. Ben tells the tale of the decade in which he first came to public attention and provides new insight and revelations on a story that he was at the heart of.

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