British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 21st December 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 3, Episode 2 - One Bad Apple

When lightning strikes the apple tree outside the Druid's Rest, an ancient spirit is unleashed. Meanwhile, Gareth and Diane struggle with the demands of a new baby.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Keep Calman Carry On. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Keep Calman Carry On

Series 2, Episode 3 - Baking

Susan Calman tries to relax by learning to bake with The Great British Bake Off's Selasi Gbormittah.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min
Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble. Copyright: Grain Media

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 3

In the final episode, it's the last three days of one of the world's hardest motorbike challenges, and no one thinks Ross will finish it. Can he keep his body, his bike, and his relationships with everyone around him intact and do what no joker has ever done before; finish the Scottish Six Day Trial?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
90 min
The Great Xmas Rant

The Great Xmas Rant

From the turkey, to the hangovers, to the shopping and office parties, comedians rant about what annoys them most about Christmas.

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 12, Christmas Special

James gets mates Jamie, Jack, Freddie round for another unforgettable Christmas on A League Of Their Own. This year, formal wear is a must as it's all back to Jack's country manor for a super-posh Yuletide party. There's plenty of festive fun on the menu as they host Nigel Havers, Kriss Akabusi and David Seaman. Plus, they look back on their favourite moments from the last 12 series.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
10 min
Charity Shop Sue's Xmas. Image shows from L to R: Sue Tuke (Selina Mosinski), Vicky McClure

Charity Shop Sue's Xmas

Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode set in a charity shop.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
12 min
James Acaster's Xmas. James Acaster

James Acaster's Xmas

Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode written by and starring James Acaster.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
10 min
Humza Arshad's Xmas. Image shows from L to R: Kyle (Mo Gilligan), Saj (Humza Arshad). Copyright: Big Deal Films

Humza Arshad's Xmas

Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode starring Humza Arshad.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: John Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fearne Cotton, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Highlights Special - The Sweetest Bits

Keith Lemon introduces all the best, most-sweetest bits from Series 18 of the outrageous comedy panel show, alongside show regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo. Featuring clips of all the silliest games, funniest gags and biggest moments of mayhem from the series.

BBC Two 10:35pm
30 min
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jack Dee, Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sue Perkins, Liz Bonnin, Richard Osman, Martin Kemp

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Christmas Special

In this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Series 1, Episode 4

Comics in Dubai, Kampala and Rome perform to an audience in London.

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