British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 31st December 2018

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 1, Episode 1 - Margot of the Eighteenth Green

Recently widowed Leo is lured back into society by golfer Margot.

Radio 4 12:04pm
14 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 1

Adrian Mole's comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. It is the eve of the general election and Pandora is standing as the local Labour candidate.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Janet Street-Porter, Harry Hill, Jordan Stephens, Una Stubbs. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Episode 4

Helping Harry in this episode are Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens, broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, star of The Last Leg Alex Brooker, and legendary actor Una Stubbs.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

2018 Specials, Episode 1 - Eurovision Gone Wrong Contest

A Eurovision Song Contest-inspired performance from Europe's leading politicians as they look back on their action-packed 2018s.

Radio 4 6:30pm
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 21, Episode 2

David Mitchell is joined by Richard Osman, Holly Walsh, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as sleep, mobile phones, stealing and pets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 6

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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

Series 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 3, Episode 6 - In Sickness And In Health

Terry and June are looking forward to a weekend away - on behalf of Sir Dennis - when Terry falls ill.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

The Many Faces Of...

Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of June Whitfield

Comedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End to her successful sitcom career.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 3

Alexander goes behind the scenes to discover just how Dad's Army was made. He meets locals from the Norfolk town of Thetford, which stood in for Walmington-on-Sea, and we hear from the expert professionals who brought Jimmy Perry and David Croft's ambitious ideas to the screen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

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

The Last Leg

Series 15, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The Year

Two hour special to celebrate the arrival of 2019. Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by a plethora of celebrity guests, big-name bands and a host of famous faces from the past year to take a satirical swipe at the news we've all loved and loathed in 2018.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Gary Goes To Hollywood. Image shows from L to R: Karen Gillan, Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions

Gary Goes To Hollywood

Gary McLintoch heads to Los Angeles to explore the ups and downs of life in Tinseltown and meet the Scots who've relocated there to seek fame and fortune.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Jason Manford, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Christmas Special - O Christmas

Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Ed Sullivan, his band leader, and Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

Morecambe & Wise In America

Episode 1

This episode tells of Morecambe and Wise's first steps in their American adventure, appearing on the high-rating CBS variety series The Ed Sullivan Show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, New Year Special - Olivia Colman, Nicholas Hoult, Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Rita Ora

Together on Graham's Hogmanay sofa: the new Queen in The Crown, Olivia Colman, acclaimed for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the 18th Century comedy-drama The Favourite, together with her co-star Nicholas Hoult; Oscar-nominated star of Atonement and Love Actually, Keira Knightley, shining in new biographical movie Colette; and great Australian actor Guy Pearce (LA Confidential, Memento), talking about new historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. With music from Rita Ora, who performs a medley of hits from her current album Phoenix.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 1

Adrian Mole's comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. It is the eve of the general election and Pandora is standing as the local Labour candidate.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2018

With the final whistle about to blow on 2018, Scotland's premier comedy team, starring Jonathan Watson, get together for another kick of the ball. Featuring sketches, spoofs, gags and comic characters putting the boot into the headlines that have dominated Scottish football and Scottish life over the past 12 months.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of favourite episodes as chosen by fans of the show.

BBC Four 11:10pm (repeat)
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves. Copyright: BBC

Vic & Bob's Big Night Out

All four episodes of the recent series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 6 - Family Matters

Family Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 9

James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 episodes from the third series of the lie-based panel game.

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