British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 22nd December 2012

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 20

With former English and Bolton Wanderers footballer Phil Brown, TV presenter Richard Osman, journalist Jim White and comedian Charlie Baker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie. Bill Cotton. Copyright: BBC

The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie

Documentary about Sir Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC during the 1970s who commissioned many comedy hits.

BBC Two 7:15pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Eric & Ernie. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe (Daniel Rigby), Ernie Wise (Bryan Dick). Copyright: Blue Door Adventures

Eric & Ernie

Episode 1 - Eric & Ernie

Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 8 - Fashion

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre, Sheridan Smith, Ellie Simmonds, Sienna Miller, Jamie Oliver, Charlotte Church

Jonathan welcomes Michael McIntyre, Sheridan Smith, Olympic star Ellie Simmonds, and Sienna Miller to his Christmas show. Chef Jamie Oliver cooks festive feasts in the studio, whilst Charlotte Church sings.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 26, Christmas Special

Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey and comedian Joey Page.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
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 40, Episode 1

With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

Channel 5 logo 10:05pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

Festive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (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 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 5

With guests guests Kevin Bridges, Ed Byrne and Chris Addison.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Parker (Laura Aikman), Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

Lemon La Vida Loca

Merry Keithmas, Christmas Special - Merry Keithmas - Part One

Why is Keith spending so much time with Emily Atack? Why have the neighbours complained about his Christmas lights? And is it ever OK to buy your girlfriend a boob job for Christmas? All will be revealed as we get to spend some more time with the REAL Keith Lemon.

Channel 5 logo 11:10pm (repeat)
The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

The Plank

Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 1 - Danger

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Parker (Laura Aikman), Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

Lemon La Vida Loca

Merry Keithmas, Christmas Special - Merry Keithmas - Part Two

In this final part, Keith and Rosie jet off for a romantic skiing break and then head home to host a star-studded fancy dress Christmas party. Why has Keith bought his mum a hovercraft? And will a confession about his 'friendship' with Emily Atack ruin Christmas?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

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