British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 30th 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 2

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 2

Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband, and Mary and Jonathan have crossed wires.

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

15 Minute Musical

Series 8, Episode 5 - Half a Sixth Form

David Cameron is headmaster, but Michael Gove arrives and has a licence to teach.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In Peckham

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 12, Episode 1

Recorded from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn, Bridget Christie and Ed Byrne as they lie on the subjects of poison, etiquette, jelly and... David Mitchell.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 5

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
40 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 6

Damian Lewis host the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, featuring guest panellists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
90 min
Twit Of The Year. Copyright: Boundless

Twit Of The Year

Twit Of The Year takes an entertaining look back at the year 2013, revealing its social media gaffes and triumphs. Opinionated comics and prolific celebrity tweeters decide on a Twit of the Year: the celebrity who has made the most funny, cringe-worthy or downright stupid comments in 140 characters.

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

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 5

Greg Proops, Rich Hall and Maria Bamford take on the Set List challenge in Los Angeles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCready

A ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief

Comic Relief 2013, 100 Million Laughs: Lenny Henry, Steve Jones and Zoe Ball look back at a night of comedy and fundraising in this special programme showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2013, featuring comedy royalty Peter Kay, David Walliams, Miranda Hart and David Brent. Jack Dee, Dara O'Briain and John Bishop also report on how this year's total of over 100 million pounds has been spent across Africa and the UK, while some local fundraisers are treated to a surprise thank you.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Singing In The Drain

Suze delights Linda by offering her a modelling job, but it soon becomes apparent that even walking in a straight line could prove tricky. Meanwhile, Jez has news of auditions for a new musical for Tom. Excited, he decides to take up singing lessons.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Mel Smith: I've Sort Of Done Things. Mel Smith. Copyright: BBC

Mel Smith: I've Sort Of Done Things

Tribute to the actor, writer, director and producer Mel Smith, star of Not The Nine O'Clock News, following his early death.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh, Russell and Andy dissect another week, this time with the help of guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne and Micky Flanagan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Channel 4 offices

Channel 4's 30 Greatest Comedy Shows

A countdown of the 30 greatest comedy shows in Channel 4's archives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 4

Noel, Phill, and guest host Adam Buxton are joined by Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates, American stand-up Margaret Cho, magician Dynamo, and soul singer Beverley Knight.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the ITV2 panel show.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Respect: A Felix Dexter Special. Felix Dexter. Copyright: BBC

Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

A documentary celebrating the life of comedy actor and writer Felix Dexter, who passed away in October 2013.

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