British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 20th December 2018

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First Christmas

It's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.

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 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy Christmas

Christmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Episode 2

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.

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 7, Episode 6

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

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

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

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

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 11

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 8:20pm (repeat)
Morecame and Wise

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

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

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 12

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. Jon Richardson

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 20 - Cookies For Santa By Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson has dressed up for Christmas. He wishes he hadn't and now thinks this is the last time he will ever be on television.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Leigh Francis, Kelly Brook, Shayne Ward. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Christmas Special

Keith Lemon rifles through three celebrity homes, sniffing out seasonal clues to help the star-studded studio panel guess the identity of the owner. Getting in the Christmas spirit with Keith are soap star and pop star Shayne Ward, model Kelly Brook and comedian Johnny Vegas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Christmas Special - A League Of Their Own Christmas Party

Christmas means cricket for James and the ALOTO boys as they hit the stumps for a fun-packed festive fixture for charity.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Wendy (Deborah Grant), Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Frank (Bobby Ball), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 2 - Babysitting

Lucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 3 - Car

Lee's hopes for a stress-free ferry trip to France with Lucy and the children are dashed when they don't leave enough time for the car journey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Undiscovered Tony Hancock. Tony Hancock. Copyright: Getty Images

The Undiscovered Tony Hancock

Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and work of Tony Hancock.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu Vee

Jamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Highlights Special - Celebrity Juice: 10 Years Of Best Bits

Keith Lemon takes a look back at all the best, most-juiciest bits of Celebrity Juice's illustrious 10-year history. So expect to see all the best games, gags and mayhem from 10 years of Celebrity Juice.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Chris O'Dowd. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Special

What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

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

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 9

Darren Harriott and Emily Lloyd Saini are in the studio this week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (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.

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

TEZ Talks

Series 3, Episode 6 - Make Christmas Great Again

Tez gives his thoughts on Christmas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
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 11, Christmas Special

James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
I'll Get This. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

A selection of episodes from the comic restarurant game.

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

The Pin

Series 2, Episode 2 - Shoestring

The Pin are out to prove their accountant wrong, and make a great show on a budget.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

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