British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 24th December 2016

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Colin Murray

Fighting Talk

Series 14, Episode 13

Arsenal Ladies and England footballer Alex Scott, presenter Dougie Anderson, sports commentator John Rawling and Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady compete.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm
60 min
Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood - "Not Seen On TV"

A look at the radio work of Victoria Wood.

Radio 4 2pm
60 min
Munchausen. Alistair McGowan. Copyright: BBC

Munchausen

The Lord of Lies, Baron Munchausen - celebrity, spy, soldier, diplomat and 231 years old. Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm
60 min
Blankety Blank. David Walliams

Blankety Blank

Christmas Special

Presenter and broadcaster Anne Robinson, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, comedian Joe Lycett, Birds Of A Feather star Lesley Joseph, Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent and the much-loved Chuckle Brothers join David Walliams.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm
60 min
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Nigel (Anthony Head), Barbara (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That Counts

A special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.

BBC Two 7pm (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 - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All Hours

Granville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:25pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's presents a festive mix of comedy, music and games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 5 - Christmas

GOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Vince (Martin Kemp), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke)

Birds Of A Feather

Christmas Special - There's A Girl In My Souk

When Travis goes missing in Morocco, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien move heaven and earth to track him down and bring him home for the holidays. On their three-woman mission, the Chigwell pals journey by aeroplane, ferry, car and camel, meeting old friends and making new enemies along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
The Lady In The Van. Image shows from L to R: Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings). Copyright: BBC Films

The Lady In The Van

The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

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
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Christmas Special

James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:05pm
45 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Christmas Special - Peter Kay's Christmas Comedy Shuffle

Peter Kay returns with a very special Christmas Comedy Shuffle, featuring festive favourites from Car Share, Phoenix Nights and a seasonal sing-along with Sir Paul McCartney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Matthew Parker (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Christmas Special

Vicar Bernice has an unforgettable Christmas Eve when she is forced to listen to three spooky Christmas tales told by her parishioners.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - A Very News Thing Christmas

Sam presents a bumper selection of the best News Thing clips from the past few weeks, along with some brand new bits.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Leigh Francis, Kelly Brook, Shayne Ward. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Christmas Special

Keith Lemon rifles through three celebrity homes, sniffing out seasonal clues to help the star-studded studio panel guess the identity of the owner. Getting in the Christmas spirit with Keith are soap star and pop star Shayne Ward, model Kelly Brook and comedian Johnny Vegas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Christmas Special - No-L

With Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Carrie Fisher.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
30 min
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Trigger Happy TV

Trigger Happy Christmas Special

Dom Joly totally revamps the original noughties series while retaining the charm, surrealism and soundtrack. Featuring all-new characters, new Trigger Happy has a laugh at modern life. [i]This is edited highlights from the Trigger Happy online series, with new festive pranks added.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Holiday

Harold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the E4 sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Christmas Special - Wedding

The will-they-won't-they tension between Lee and Lucy reaches new highs in this epic series finale for Christmas, as the couple find themselves in previously uncharted emotional water.

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