British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 25th December 2016

Radio 2 logo 10am
120 min
Mischief Theatre

The Christmas That Goes Wrong

The Mischief Theatre Company take over Radio 2 on Christmas Day.

Radio 4 1:15pm
45 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Christmas Special - Just A Minute Does Panto!

Just A Minute is 50 years old in 2017, and what better way to kick off the celebrations by combining the longest-running panel show with another great British institution - the pantomime!

Essex TV 4pm
12 min
Up North

Up North

Series 1, Episode 4 - Christmas Up North

Olivia Jenkins leaves home after going Carol singing at the Smiths house and everyone telling her "you don't live here". Also in this episode Colin Wood is upset after attending his friend's funeral plus Rosie and Mick treat their children to some wonderful presents on Christmas Day.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - Randolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

After causing confusion with his Christmas nuts selection, Arthur attempts to round up reindeer and build Mont Fuji for his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
35 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's Forest

Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
125 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - Alan Carr's Christmas Chatty Man

Alan Carr's guests on the sofa for some Christmas cheer are the judges from the new BBC talent show Let It Shine: Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp. Olympic diver Tom Daley chats about his new book Tom's Daily Plan, and Gogglebox stars Chris Steed and Stephen Webb drop in along with more celebrity guests. Music is in full Christmas swing with live performances from Emeli Sandé, who performs her hit single Hurts, while Robbie Williams performs a stripped back version of his single I Love My Life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Tracey Ullman's Show. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC / Allan McKeown Presents

Tracey Ullman's Show

Series 1, Highlights Special

Chameleon-like Tracey Ullman brings her hilarious take on celebrities and everyday characters, with sketches and music numbers, and a guest appearance from Rupert Grint.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:20am
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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