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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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