British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 26th December 2012

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Hereward The Wake, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Hereward The Wake

Who? This is exactly the point - why has this Englishman responsible for leading the fight against the occupation of William The Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings, been so readily forgotten?

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 7, Episode 2 - Brian Elliott

A boy, Brian Cox, dreams of being a scientist but has to be a keyboard player in a pop band like his father and his father before him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 5 - Corby

Mark performs at The Corby Cube in Corby, Northamptonshire, where he uncovers an unlikely town rivalry, the extraordinary story behind a baffling accent and the truth behind the trouser press rumours.

BBC Two 8pm
60 min
Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Big Night Out

Documentary exploring the comedy and entertainment heritage of Blackpool.

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

Spy

Series 2, Christmas Special - Codename: Show Stopper

While Marcus's Christmas party plans spark a strike among his friends, Portis is more than peeved when he finds out about Tim's feelings for Caitlin...

Radio 1 9pm
60 min
The Nick Helm Christmas Spectacular. Nick Helm

The Nick Helm Christmas Spectacular

Nick Helm hosts a festive musical comedy special for Radio 1.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

Radio 2 logo 9pm
60 min
Mike Yarwood: So This Is Him!. Mike Yarwood. Copyright: BBC

Mike Yarwood: So This Is Him!

Radio 2 documentary in which Rory Bremner looks at the life and career of impressionist Mike Yarwood.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Documentary - Behind The Scenes

Find out what goes into the making of the sharp sleuth sitcom starring Darren Boyd and Robert Lindsay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
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 - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

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