British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 23rd December 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
2525. Image shows from L to R: Kieran Hodgson, Jamie Demetriou, Waen Shepherd, Catriona Knox, Jenny Bede. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

2525

Episode 1

In the year 2525, if man is still alive, if woman can survive, then it may sound something like this. The new comedy sketch show set 512 years in the future.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 3, Episode 1

Relationships have come and gone, but life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Inspector Steine. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Inspector Steine

The Christmas Of Inspector Steine, Episode 1 - The Christmas of Inspector Steine

Brighton, Christmas 1957 was memorable in all sorts of ways. It was the year of the Queen's first Christmas broadcast for one thing, as well as Mrs Groynes' first Christmas married to Captain Hoagland of the Royal Engineers. A happy time then? Well, apparently not!

BBC Radio Scotland 3:45pm
30 min
Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage. Mark (Mark Nelson). Copyright: BBC

Mark Nelson's Guide To Marriage

Episode 1

Mark is getting married in three weeks and there is a lot to do. Caterers need paying, rings need buying and a thousand pounds has gone missing.

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 9, Episode 6 - Science and Spin

With Matthew Cobb, Sheena Cruikshank, Helen Keen, James Burke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Episode 1 - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2013

John Bishop hosts an evening of festive comedy and music from the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 3, Episode 8

After last week's parties, everything is on the rocks: JP's selling the house, friendships are in tatters, and relationships teeter on the brink.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm
30 min
Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 4

Hoping to pull the comedy rabbit from their sleeves in Brixton this week are actor, presenter and funnyman Rufus Hound and musician and comic Reggie Watts.

BBC Two 10:20pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 10 - Keeps

With Bill Bailey, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
35 min
Raised By Wolves. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Garry (Helen Monks), Aretha Garry (Alexa Davies). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves

Episode 1 - Pilot

Sitcom pilot written by best-selling author and award-winning columinst Caitlin Moran with her sister Caroline.

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

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

Radio 4 11:30pm
30 min
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Felix Dexter Tribute, Highlights Special - A Tribute to Felix Dexter

Felix Dexter's best contributions to the show, broadcast following the death of the actor.

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