British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 13th December 2018

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 6, Episode 3

Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 4, Episode 2 - Department Store Santa

Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.

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 6, Episode 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

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

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 9

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 10

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tom Craine

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 13 - The World's Worst Christmas Presents With Josh & Tom

Josh Widdecombe discovers why Tom Craine always has the very worst, most woeful, utterly horrific Christmas in the entire World.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 5 - Kerry Godliman, Suzi Ruffell, Loyiso Gola

Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 1 - Romance

Viewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Mel Smith: I've Sort Of Done Things. Mel Smith. Copyright: BBC

Mel Smith: I've Sort Of Done Things

Tribute to the actor, writer, director and producer Mel Smith, star of Not The Nine O'Clock News, following his early death.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
65 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Christmas Special

Keith Lemon hosts the Christmas special of the outrageous comedy panel show, which sees team captains Jimmy Carr and Fearne Cotton going head to head in a series of hilarious games. Joining the panel for the festive fun are X Factor judge Ayda Williams, number wizard Carol Vorderman, Loose Woman Stacey Solomon, drag extraordinaire Courtney Act, the King of Reem Joey Essex and Juice regular Gino D'Acampo.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Magid Magid. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 8

Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Kiell Smith-Bynoe are back together again.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The Home-Made Xmas Video

The Home-Made Xmas Video

A typical 'rough' family in the 80s shares their Yuletide experience with us with the aid of a badly edited camcorder.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

TEZ Talks

Series 3, Episode 5 - What Are You Looking At?

Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 4

In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 2, Episode 1 - Award

This week, The Pin are trying for a perfectly achievable goal for a Radio 4 late night comedy - an Oscar.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Al Murray

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh welcomes singer songwriter Jack Savoretti; popband The Vamps; young American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio; the cast of Disney's musical The Lion King; and STOMP, who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. Plus comedy from everybody's favourite Pub Landlord Al Murray and British soul singer Beverley Knight performs a song from The Bodyguard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

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