British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 15th December 2012

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 19

With former German and Liverpool footballer Didi Hamann, broadcaster and writer Tom Watt, comedian Ian Moore and journalist and broadcaster Martin Kelner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Being Ronnie Corbett. Ronnie Corbett

Being Ronnie Corbett

Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Miss Dyson (Rebecca Front), Rebecca (Lucy Hutchinson)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 2 - Rebecca Front's Little Cracker

Little Rebecca Front doesn't ever want to go back to school.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Features Commissioner (Joanna Lumley), Jo (Ottilie Mackintosh)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 1 - Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker

Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy with footage of the cast on location and personal tales about making the show.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC Two 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

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!

BBC Three 9:15pm
45 min version
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.

BBC Two 9:20pm
40 min
Clive Dunn: A Tribute. Clive Dunn. Copyright: BBC

Clive Dunn: A Tribute

From Dad's Army's Corporal Jones to "Grandad", Clive Dunn created some of Britain's most memorable old men. Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to this much loved actor who died in November 2012.

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)
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

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

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.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback / TalkbackThames

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Highlights Special - A Juicemas Carol - Chapter One

Special Christmas edition, featuring highlights from the seventh series of Keith Lemon's hilarious comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 3 - Secrets And Flies

A knock on the front door brings Linda the biggest shock in many years: her son. Following the death of his adoptive mother, the privileged, scarlet-haired Zippy is keen to discover and bond with his natural mother. Is she ready for a relationship with him though?

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