British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 14th December 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Age Old Problem

Polyoaks is struggling to manage the budget for the care of elderly patients. Is a training day funded by Burgerland the answer?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Highlights Special - Archie Gets Busted

Archie travels back to the future to graduate from school but must first convince the mysterious headmaster that he has given up time travelling. Series finale featuring all the best bits from the series.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cultural Heroes

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 38, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Roisin Conaty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Starbound

A tramp takes up residence in the Meldrews' garden shed. Patrick is shocked when his new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener, and Nick Swainey's mother claims she's being abducted by aliens every night.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 5

Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Episode 9 - Codename: Pulp Friction

While Chris tells one porky too many in a bid to turn Marcus into a celebrated author, Portis busily prepares for Caitlin's birthday, but fails to factor in a major obstacle in the form of saboteur Tim.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 44, Episode 9

Guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman join Ian and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Peter Kay Live At The Top Of The Tower. Peter Kay. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Peter Kay Live At The Top Of The Tower

Stand-up comedian Peter Kay in performance at Blackpool Tower, recorded in 2000.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 1, Episode 5

The Jokers face a focus group to present their autobiography that's been written by the other jokers, they force each other to perform bizarre tasks during a photo shoot and risk more than embarrassment by repeatedly crashing a remote control car into members of the public.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 8

The sixth series bows out with guest appearances from Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, comedian Lee Mack and actress Billie Piper.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 5, Episode 10

Ed Byrne joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle whilst Gina Yashere joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 13 - Davina McCall, Jon Richardson, Olly Murs, Harry Hill, Rebecca Ferguson

Alan's guests are presenter Davina McCall, who chats about her latest fitness DVD; comedian Jon Richardson, who discusses his debut DVD; TV Burp star Harry Hill; and singer Olly Murs. Rebecca Ferguson performs Shoulder to Shoulder.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, Episode 8 - Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack, Girls Aloud

Martin Freeman talks about Middle-Earth and Sherlock, Dawn French reveals she is "so happy" with her new man, Lee Mack says he just couldn't finish his autobiography and Girls Aloud say they've never fallen out and reveal none of them have read Cheryl's book.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 4, Episode 5 - Andrew Maxwell

Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell performs in his adopted hometown of Hackney. With Chris Ramsey, Pat Cahill and Benny Boot supporting.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 6

Saz is determined to lose her virginity and sets about finding the ideal boy and the ideal location with the help of her friends. It becomes apparent that not everyone has been telling the truth about their sex life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 10 - Pop Special

The irrepressible Keith Lemon presents the hilarious topical showbiz panel show which this week is a pop special edition. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular Rufus Hound are joined by Aston and Oritse from JLS, Jordan and Harley from Rizzle Kicks, and Claire Richards from the recently reformed Steps.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm
30 min
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott), Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Episode 0 - Pilot

Nick Helm stars as Andy, an out of work musician who is forced to look after his 11-year-old nephew on the day he was planning to kill himself.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Full English. Image shows from L to R: Eve, Dusty, Edgar, Wendy, Jason, Ken. Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Full English

Episode 5 - Edgar, Interrupted

After getting slightly annoyed at work, Edgar is committed to a mental home by Ken.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

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