Schedule for 31st December 2012 - British Comedy Guide

2pm
30 min

The Joke Float

Janey Godley tells the story of how a canal boat packed with comedians sailed from London to Edinburgh to help launch the Olympics.

6:15pm
15 min

15 Minute Musical

Series 7, Episode 5 - Licence to Kil

Sean Connery is Special Agent Ond, Alex Salm-Ond, pitted against his old foe Dr No Vote, Alistair Darling.

6:30pm
30 min

The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

David Mitchell returns as the panel game built on truth and lies reaches double figures in Series 10. This week semi-regulars Tony Hawks and Lucy Porter are joined by Ed Byrne and Charlie Higson as they lie about pies, worms, dancing and James Bond.

7:50pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

8:30pm
30 min

Scots On The Box

Episode 1

Fred MacAulay presents the first of a two-part comedy panel show based around 60 years of television in Scotland.

9pm
30 min

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 6

At Jongleurs this week, Pat Monahan hosts James Dowdeswell, Jason Patterson, Jacques Barrett, John Moloney and Christian Reilly.

9pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

9pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers. Basil Fawlty (John Cleese)

Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters

Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters 2012, Episode 1

A countdown of the nation's 50 favourite comedy characters. Including classic British comedy characters such as David Brent, Basil Fawlty, and Little Britain's Lou and Andy.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

9pm (repeat)

The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows

Episode 1

Classic moments from the five series that Kenny Everett made for the BBC. Stand by for laughs from unforgettable characters Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot, Gizzard Puke and others.

9pm
60 min

Funny Old Year

Series 1, Episode 1 - 2012: A Funny Old Year

Jason Manford hosts the stand-up review of the year. Topics range from the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee to Gangnam Style, the Mobot and torrential rain.

9pm
125 min

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular

Following the success of last year's New Year Specstacular, Alan Carr is back running riot around Channel 4 HQ welcoming in 2013 with unpredictable madness, party games and special guests.

9:30pm
60 min

Numb: Simon Amstell Live At The BBC

Simon Amstell presents a performance of his stand-up show 'Numb', recorded especially for the BBC.

10pm
55 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 9

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

10pm (repeat)

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

10:30pm
30 min

Scots On The Box

Episode 2

Fred MacAulay presents the second part of the comedy panel show featuring Ronni Ancona, Sanjeev Kohli and guests celebrating the past 60 years of television in Scotland.

10:30pm (repeat)

The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows

Episode 2

Classic moments brought to the screen by Kenny Everett's stable of wacky characters, including Sid Snot, Cupid Stunt and Marcel Wave. Guest appearances by Joanna Lumley, Billy Connolly and Janet Street-Porter.

10:35pm
70 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, New Year Special - Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal, Rosamund Pike, John Bishop, Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, Pink

Tom Cruise says he ignores anyone who says 'no' to him; Hugh Jackman says he owes his career to Russell Crowe; Billy Crystal reveals he is the schmuck that turned down Toy Story; Rosamund Pike says Tom educated her; and John Bishop says he embarrasses his children; while Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry talk baking; and Pink says she was scared of marriage.

10:55pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 8

Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Greg Davies, Simon Evans and Micky Flanagan.

11pm
30 min

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2012

Jonathan Watson and the team look back on a year of golden moments, dire predictions and the fickle fortunes of Scottish football. Featuring new faces, favourite characters and satirical caricatures.

11pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Russell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.

11:05pm (repeat)

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.