British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 24th December 2012

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
The Barber Of Shavingham. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Sorbet (Tom Sadler), Rod Barnet (Pete Sorel-Cameron), Farmer Matty (Will Kenning), Vicky Barnet (Lara Stubbs), Esteve the Matador (Rob Castell). Copyright: BBC

The Barber Of Shavingham

Acapella group Barbershopera present a musical comedy about a Spanish matador who inherits a barber shop in sleepy Norfolk.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Science of Christmas Behaviour

With Mark Gatiss, Professor Steve Jones, Richard Wiseman, Victor Stock, Jonny & The Baptists.

Radio 4 6:15pm
45 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 58, Christmas Special

To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Radio 4's perennial antidote to panel games presents a specially-extended Christmas show, with Stephen Fry joining the team regulars.

BBC Two 7:30pm
60 min
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

Morecambe & Wise: Song & Dance

Documentary in which Penelope Keith looks at Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's passion for music.

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Jongleurs Live!. Copyright: Kempinska Media

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 5

Compere Patrick Monahan introduces comedy boy-band Rogue 5, plus Nick Beaton and Joe Acres, Will E Robo, Andy Wilkes, and Tom Price.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Christmas Special

With lots of Christmas-themed questions and a sprinkling of tinsel, 8 Out Of 10 Cats celebrates the season of goodwill in true festive style. Guests up for yuletide fun include Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and mayhem ensues when the turkey delivery fails to arrive and there's a big party to look forward to where a certain butcher takes on the role of Santa.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm
40 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

BBC Two 9:40pm
60 min
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

The Many Faces Of...

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Ronnie Barker

Tribute to the prolific career of comic and actor Ronnie Barker.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Uncle Wormsley's Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Goodington, Mr. Goodington. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle Wormsley's Christmas

An animated cautionary tale with a dark heart. Narrated by Steve Coogan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
Friday Night Dinner

Friday Night Dinner

Series 2, Christmas Special

Grandma Goodman - or 'Horrible Grandma' as the family like to secretly call her - joins the family for Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 1

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Nick Doody.

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