British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 28th 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 2

The classic radio comedy revived as a 'Best Of' with a new cast, new musicians but - pretty much - the same old gags.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
There Was A Young Fellow Named Palin. Image shows from L to R: James Peak, Michael Palin. Copyright: Goldhawk Essential

There Was A Young Fellow Named Palin

Michael Palin and James Peak look at limericks.

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

Breaking The News

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of Breaking The News

From Brexit to Trump, the Cambridge Analytica scandal and a World Cup, 2018 has been an eventful year. Join Des Clarke for a look back at the news we broke over the past 12 months.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Ainsley Harriott, Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Lorraine Kelly. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 1, Episode 2

Harry is joined by guests Kathy Burke, Lorraine Kelly, Ainsley Harriott and Joe Lycett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

A selection of three episodes of the Home Guard sitcom.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 98, Highlights Special

In this special programme, Miles Jupp looks back at the best bits of News Quizzing from 2018. Featuring news stories big and small from international diplomatic wranglings to the pomp of a royal wedding via some less familiar "and finally" whimsy. Also features the pick of listener cuttings sent in across the year - well, the broadcastable ones at least.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
The Queen And I. Image shows from L to R: Jack Barker (David Walliams), The Queen (Samantha Bond). Copyright: King Bert Productions

The Queen And I

Comedy about the abolition of the Monarchy and the Royal Family moving to the Midlands.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. Billy Connolly. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland

Episode 1

In British comedy there is a line in the sand - and that line is Billy Connolly. Before he found fame on an international level, British comedy was an end of the pier kind of affair. But through sheer talent and force of personality Connolly ploughed a different, and deeply personal yet universal, approach to comedy - and in doing so he changed the face of British comedy forever.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 3 - Friends And Enemies

This episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 3, Episode 2

Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute. Copyright: BBC

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Michael Parkinson hosts a celebrity-studded tribute to Billy Connolly.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
35 min
The Imitation Game. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Alexander Armstrong, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Imitation Game

Highlights Special

Alexander Armstrong hosts a compilation of highlights from the comedy panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Rob Rinder Verdict. Image shows from L to R: Ed Balls, George Osborne, Deborah Frances-White, Robert Rinder, Clare Balding, David Baddiel, Tez Ilyas

The Rob Rinder Verdict

Episode 1 - Rob Rinder's Good Year, Bad Year

In this end of year review show, Rob Rinder casts an unflinching eye, razor-sharp legal mind and acerbic tongue over the events of 2018 to judge once and for all whether the year will be chalked up as being a 'good' or 'bad' one.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 5

With guests guests Kevin Bridges, Ed Byrne and Chris Addison.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Noddy Holder, David Mitchell, Lily Allen, Rob Brydon, Sian Gibson, Lee Mack, James Acaster. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Christmas Special

In a special Christmas edition of the show, Jonathan is joined by X-Files and The Fall star Gillian Anderson, Hollywood actor Rob Lowe, Bake Off 2018 winner Rahul Mandal, the hilarious Tom Allen and multi-talented singer and actress Sheridan Smith for some festive games and chat. Plus, there'll be very special performances from The Kingdom Choir, fresh from their outing at the wedding of Harry and Meghan, and multi-platinum selling musician John Legend.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman, Michelle Wolf

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 22 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2018

Jimmy Carr is joined by quizzers Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman and Michelle Wolf as they battle it out to see who can remember most about the last 12 months.

BBC Two 11:10pm (repeat)
Quartet. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Jean Horton (Maggie Smith)

Quartet

Comedy about the residents of a retirement home for retired operatic artistes, directed by Dustin Hoffman.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (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 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (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 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 8

With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong, and panellists Josh Widdicombe and Germaine Greer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Sandy (Leigh Francis), Danny (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Grease

This edition presents Keith and Paddy's version of Grease, featuring Stacey Solomon, Nicole Scherzinger, Fearne Cotton, Marvin Humes, Emily Atack, Pat Oliver, James Crossley, Emma Willis, Adam C Booth, Hank Osasuna and George Potts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Cheryl (Sarah Parish), Registrar (Nicola Blackman), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Christmas Special - The Wedding

Finally it's the weekend of Gavin Strong and Cheryl Fairweather's wedding. Arriving at a beautiful country house hotel and surrounded by their friends and beloved Valco family, the couple couldn't be happier. However come the morning of the wedding Gavin is nowhere to be seen. A few drinks in the local pub with the stag party clearly took a very messy turn and as Cheryl panics that Gavin's got cold feet, it's a race against the clock to get Gavin back from Dublin and to the wedding on time.

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