British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 31st December 2012

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
30 min
The Joke Float. Image shows from L to R: Tim Fitzhigham, Andre Vincent. Copyright: Dabster Productions

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.

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

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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 10, Episode 1

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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Scots On The Box. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Funny Old Year. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

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.

BBC Four 9:30pm
60 min
Numb: Simon Amstell Live At The BBC. Simon Amstell. Copyright: BBC

Numb: Simon Amstell Live At The BBC

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

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Scots On The Box. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
70 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

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.

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Highlights Special

Compilation of the best bits of The News Quiz from 2012, presented by Sandi Toksvig.

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