British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 9th December 2014

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

A Funny Kind Of...

Funny Kind Of Love, Episode 2

Julia Sutherland goes in search of comedy in dark places, featuring comedians tackling taboo aspects of love and relationships through laughter, live on stage in Edinburgh.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 22 - Bitzer For The Day

When the Farmer decides he and Bitzer should head out to spend some time together, Shaun seizes his chance to take charge. He soon discovers the job is not quite as easy as he first thought...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 5 - Earning Your Corn

Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform, the 168th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws. Meanwhile, Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 3

The Two Ronnies share personal memories from their comedy career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Frances Barber, Samantha Spiro, Sharon Horgan. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 2, Episode 4

Featuring appearances from Lucrezia Borgia, Nefertiti, Gertrude Jekyll, Lady Godiva, Wallis Simpson, Marie Antoinette and more.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Martin Freeman. Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 1

Brian and his band mates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever Jukebox Musical, Stowe Boys. This is not easy as they hate each other.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 6

With guests Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 6

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

Having broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio. Nina Conti. Copyright: BBC

Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio

Radio 4 stand-up show from ventriloquist Nina Conti.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
The British Comedy Awards. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Unique Productions / CPL Productions

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 1 - Nominations Show 2014

The nominees in each category are revealed, along with some of the greatest comedy clips from 2014, plus the show features interviews with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Greg Davies, Stewart Lee, Matt Berry, Aisling Bea, Joe Wilkinson, Ian Hislop, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

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