British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 3rd December 2015

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 3 - Take A Hike

Millie turns teen and has her first crush, while Craig gets a Saturday job and Lauren takes a hike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C: Herstory

Episode 1

Country music star Tina C brings her life story to Radio 4. From humble beginnings to chart-topping glory. Her humble start in life provides a rich seam of stories, which fed into her early work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening

Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 46, Episode 8

With guest host Robert Lindsay and panellists Alan Johnson and Katherine Ryan.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Suzy Klein. Copyright: BBC

What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment

Episode 1 - The Birth Of Music Hall

Frank and Suzy explore the birth of Britain's first mass entertainment industry: the 19th century music hall.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 7

The Wanted's Nathan Sykes and actor Craig Roberts join in the fun on the music and comedy show.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

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

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 7

The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 7

Russell looks at Turkey's decision to bomb a Russian plane, filibustering and Norway's novel way to educate students about STDs.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series C of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Detectorists. Peter (Daniel Donskoy)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 6

Finally, it is the day of the DMDC's annual rally and Terry is expecting a really big turn-out. But for Andy and Lance, will the day bring heartbreak or triumph?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 5

Arch-enemies Gavin and Cheryl begin to get on well after calling a truce. Could love be in the air for the Valco manager?

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Brian Pern. Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, Episode 3 - Part Three: Death Of Rock

Brian looks at drugs, scandal and the death of rock.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
After Hours. Willow Hannigan (James Tarpey). Copyright: Jellylegs

After Hours

Episode 5 - Love Love Love

With Lauren's ex-bandmate Russell back in Shankly, Willow and Ollie try to book the community centre for The Bad Weekends' concert. Meanwhile, Willow's spirits are raised when Jasmine splits up with new boyfriend Scott and comes to him for support.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Episode 10

In the series finale, guests are This Morning's Ruth Langsford and Phillip Schofield; singer and presenter Peter Andre and singer Olly Murs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Episode 1 - Pilot

A specially recorded quiz show in which Jonathan Ross, Wendy Richard and Martin Clunes test their celebrity-recognition skills against Danny Baker, Ulrika Jonsson and Noddy Holder.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 2

This week's guests are Jeremy Clarkson, David Walliams, Holly Walsh and James McQuillan from The Apprentice.

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