British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 4th December 2018

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 2 - Love and Friendship

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 50 - Horsetail Fall, California

The Go Jetters have travelled to Horsetail Fall in the Yosemite National Park. It's a 300m-high waterfall made of melted snow.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 6

The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alex Edelman's Peer Group. Alex Edelman. Copyright: BBC

Alex Edelman's Peer Group

Series 2, Episode 3 - Political

This episode is all about his relationship with politics and what it means to be political in today's world, from Donald Trump to YouTube comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Christmas Special - Eruptions

Joe Maplin installs a model volcano in the ballroom which erupts during Ted's act. He is not prepared to tolerate such interruptions, so at dead of night he leads an expedition to sabotage it.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Ed Gamble

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 4 - The Ultimate Christmas Cocktail With Ed Gamble

Ed Gamble shows us how to make the ultimate Christmas cocktail. And then he has to drink it.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm
55 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Julian Clary, Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian Clary

Omid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Christmas Special

Mrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Melvin Odoom, Holly Walsh, Gemma Collins, Adrian Chiles, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Series 1, Episode 5

With Josh Widdicombe, Gemma Collins, Adrian Chiles, Melvin Odoom and Holly Walsh.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Robert Rinder, Lucy Porter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge Rinder

Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or Brewery

Romesh, convinced he has to say goodbye to his dad's pub, has organised a thank you talent evening for the punters. Natasha is on a legal mission to find a loophole in the contract because she doesn't want to leave her home and move in with Jayanthi.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Derren Brown. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Tudur Owen: Where On Earth Is Anglesey?. Tudur Owen. Copyright: BBC

Tudur Owen: Where On Earth Is Anglesey?

Episode 2

Tudur introduces us to the people of Anglesey and asks if it's fair to call them a rather unique bunch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Christmas Special - Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alun Cochrane, Frank Skinner, Richard Ayoade, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 6 - Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane, Gabby Logan

Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane and Gabby Logan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include people who laugh out loud when reading a book, half-and-half scarves, and fun.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Walliams, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Johanna Konta, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

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