British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st December 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am
30 min
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again

Episode 1

This first episode features the world's first Audio Porno Fair and a pun-laden take on a Shakespearean tragedy in Macbeth - The Comedy!

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Time Spanner. Image shows from L to R: Mr Mergatroid (Jeremy Limb), Martin Gaye (Simon Kane), Daniel Kraken (David Mitchell), Laika (John Finnemore), Gabbie (London Hughes), Angel (Belinda Stewart-Wilson). Copyright: BBC

Time Spanner

Episode 1 - 2018 Special

Following on from last year's episode, Martin Gaye is torn between using the Time Spanner to travel into the future to save humanity from certain destruction or using it as a way to spend more time with the woman he met this morning.

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

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 10

Des is joined by Phill Jupitus, Chitra Ramaswamy, Susie McCabe and Elaine Malcolmson.

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 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

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 3

The truth about what Jeremy Corbyn said under his breath. Possibly.

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

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 - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 1, Episode 6

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 11

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

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

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Christmas Special - Not Going Out Live

We join Lee and Lucy live from their festively decorated living room, nervously discussing the Ding Dong Merrily on Live Christmas Spectacular - the Christmas variety show they've been strong-armed into organising to raise money for their children's school.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Cariad Lloyd

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 21 - The True Story Of Christmas By Cariad Lloyd

Cariad Lloyd has the story of the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring a snare drum.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 15, Christmas Special - The Last Leg Christmas Special

The award-winning brand of satirical comedy is sprinkled with an extra dash of festive cheer. Packed with Christmas treats as hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get into the Christmas spirit in a way only they could. The boys will be joined live in the studio by some special guests for some merry leglessness including the stars of Catastrophe, Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney. And there's performance from Roy Wood and his Rock 'n' Roll Band singing I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series IV.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2017, Christmas Special - Mammy's Mummy

Grandad thinks the house is haunted, Cathy's got a new internet date and Rory is undergoing plastic surgery. At least Agnes has been given a special Christmas tree from Buster Brady to cheer her up - what could possibly go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful Life

An encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain is joined-as ever-by Hugh Dennis along with many of the brilliant young comedians who have appeared in the recently completed seventeenth series of the topical panel show. There'll be the traditional Yuletide Scenes We'd Like to See, a Newsreel from Hugh, as well as a chance to see Dara playing with a magical unicorn, a Polaroid camera and googly eyes and what says Christmas more than that?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, Mo Gilligan

The Big Narstie Show

Series 1, Christmas Special - Big Narstie's Big Christmas

The multi award-winning Big Narstie Show is back for a Christmas special like no other with hosts like no other. Anything could happen in this festive special packed with big name guests, stacks of fun and some big, narstie Christmas spirit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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.

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 12 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George & Culture Club

Emily Blunt says she was terrified to be Mary Poppins; Lin-Manuel Miranda impresses with his Hamilton monologue; Emily Mortimer talks about her phobias; Ben Whishaw admits a deep love of Mary Poppins; and Boy George & Culture Club perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

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

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 4 - We Outchea

Jerry has returned to university, and he still doesn't feel at ease.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
I'll Get This. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

A selection of episodes from the comic restarurant game.

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 7, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
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.

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