British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd January 2012

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 8, Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe featuing Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn. The subjects discussed are The Olympics, butter, bees and blood.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
The Royal Bodyguard. Captain Guy Hubble (David Jason)

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 2 - The Siege Of Blenheim Square

A routine shopping trip for a Prince turns into a potentially dangerous siege after a misunderstanding between Hubble and a member of the Prince's protection team.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:05pm
30 min
Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 1 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

As part of Channel 4's special 'mash-up' evening, Jimmy Carr hosts the long-running quiz show while Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete. Will the team get beaten by the fiendish Countdown conundrum?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

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