Schedule for 1st December 2013 - British Comedy Guide

7:25am
10 min

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And Presents

When the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.

8:15am
15 min

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 38 - History Homework

The kids learn at first hand about Christopher Columbus.

6pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

6:30pm (repeat)

The Best Of Les Dawson

Series compiling the best of the work of northern comedy legend Les Dawson.

6:30pm
30 min

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 5 - Closing The Portal

Debbie has had enough of the quests and wants her life back, to concentrate on her family, not being The Chosen One.

7pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

7:15pm
30 min

Meet David Sedaris

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Happy Place And The Shadow Of Your Smile

There are two stories this week: "The Happy Place", dealing with the ups and downs of a colonoscopy; and "The Shadow of Your Smile", about how the right lighting can make us all look good.

8pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

9pm (repeat)

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

9pm
90 min

Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story

Episode 2 - Part 2

The affectionate and revealing portrait of the journey of two great comedians from obscurity to fame concludes. This episode looks at how Morecambe & Wise reached 28 million viewers.

9pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.40.

9pm (repeat)

Jack Whitehall Live

Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.

10pm (repeat)

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

10:25pm
30 min

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 2, Episode 4

James and Barnaby are intent on convincing the emergency services that privatisation is the way to go, and meet Eric Pickles to show him their plans to make some extra cash.

10:30pm (repeat)

Hebburn

Series 2, Episode 3 - Knocking About

Vicki is helping Gervaise with the photoshoot for his album, whilst Jack, Sarah, Denise and Ramsey have a fairly traumatic antenatal class experience. With Pauline away, Joe and Dot play in the good room.

10:45pm (repeat)

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 3

One OAP attempts escapology for the first time, another fails his Zimmer frame walking test, and a parachuting pensioner drops out of a tree.

11pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 10

Warwick Davis takes on hosting duties for a movie special. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are McFly's Tom Fletcher, new host of The Voice Emma Willis, opera star Alfie Boe and comedian Chris Ramsey.

11pm (repeat)

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Teacup Has Landed & Pleasure Drone

Twisted tales read by Harry Enfield and Sarah Solemani. An office worker takes on a high-street coffee chain and a downtrodden librarian gains access to a CIA military drone!

11pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

11:10pm (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

11:40pm (repeat)