British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 14th December 2018

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 4, Episode 4 - Stadsfest

This week Geoff finds his burgeoning career on the Swedish stand-up circuit is taking him further away from his family. The bright lights of Swedish TV beckon. Then his in-laws surprise him by staging a music festival and when Linda promises to be a rising singing star, his loyalties are put severely to the test.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 9

Des is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, Hannah McGill, Raymond Mearns and Stuart Mitchell.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 5 - Chips

John Hector is meant to be taking things easy but it's all too easy to become annoyed especially when listening to Test Match Special on the radio. And when Jonathan Agnew comes to town John Hector is waiting for him.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2018 Christmas Specials, Episode 2

It's been a week of panic, turmoil and last-minute fight-fighting for the writers as they cope with panic, turmoil and last-minute fire-fighting in Westminster.

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 1, Episode 5

Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!

BBC Local Radio 7pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Series 1, Episode 10

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 10

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Beattie Edmondson

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 14 - 30 Things Not To Kill At Christmas With Beattie Edmondson

Beattie Edmondson lists 30 things to have at Christmas dinner that don't involve the death of an animal.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Leigh Francis, Lorraine Kelly, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon is back with a sixth series of Through The Keyhole, kicking off with a Christmas special. On this week's festive star-studded panel are the king of chat, Jonathan Ross; presenter Lorraine Kelly; and comedian Jimmy Carr.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Whiplashed. Image shows from L to R: Fern Brady, Larry Dean, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Whiplashed

An on-the-road panel show hosted by Larry Dean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 15, Episode 9

Kathy Burke and Sue Perkins join the trio to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, Episode 11 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

Jason Mamoa admits he hasn't yet seen his new movie, Darcey Bussell reveals she was overwhelmed receiving her damehood, Bill Bailey says rumours of his death were greatly exaggerated and Little Mix perform live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Ministry Of Justice. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Ministry Of Justice

Episode 3

The Ministry shines a spotlight on corporate wrongdoing by launching a campaign to protect the unfairly persecuted 'one percent'. There's also a surprising tenancy agreement with a landlord offering 'sex for rent'. The Ministry also markets a shocking new pet protection concept at a dog show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge), Temi (Danielle Vitalis). Copyright: Fudge Park

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 3 - Snakey Man

Kazim is excited to see the music video he recently made a cameo in: a track by Sammy the Irish Traveller.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
Hounslow Diaries. Image shows from L to R: Shaheeda (Ambreen Razia), Tash (Mandeep Dhillon), Leonie (Robyn Cara). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hounslow Diaries

Comedy about three smart, young, Asian women.

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