British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 16th December 2020

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 5, Episode 1 - Lagom Lockdown

We join Geoff and his family as spring breaks and Sweden faces lockdown, taking a very different path to its European neighbours.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
20 min
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Giggle Quizmas

Christmas quiz packed with funny festive clips, Gigglepresents and a Christmas singalong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 3

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 5, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 11 - Christmas Special 2019

This year, James is sending Jamie, Freddie and Romesh off to Austria to face a series of traditional Austrian challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Queen Elizabeth (Emma Thompson). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas Crow

The Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ed Byrne, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Sindhu Vee. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 14 - Pathological

With guests Ed Byrne, Rhod Gilbert and Sindhu Vee.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Tom Allen

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Christmas Special

Alan Carr hosts the merry mayhem as Martin Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Rafe Spall, Guz Khan and Mo Gilligan for a seasonal round of the movie quiz show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

The Moments That Made...

Episode 1 - Elaine C. Smith

A profile of one of Scotland's most-loved female comedy performers.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 2

The Richardsons' plans for a quiet family Christmas are thrown into further chaos when more celebrities turn up unexpectedly, but it's perfect for the panto that Lucy wants to put on for Elsie. Did Lucy really get so drunk at Jools Holland's Hootenanny that she invited Jason Donovan over for Christmas dinner? And are they about to get a new stepfather in law in the shape of Johnny Vegas for Christmas?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Tracey (Donna Preston)

Hey Tracey!

Series 2, Christmas Special

With a stocking full of laughter, the celebrities taking part in this festive special are comedian Seann Walsh, television personality Baga Chipz and Love Islander Curtis Pritchard - and playing on the opposite team are comedian Tom Lucy, West End performer and Love Islander Samira Mighty and professional dancer AJ Pritchard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's Christmas

What's a three-bird roast? And why the sudden need for a new sofa? Micky explores our craze for Christmas, finding some strange traditions along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Smoking

In this episode, Felicity enlists the help of an anti-smoking app "Stop Smoking with Barbara" (voiced by Fern Brady). Can a phone app help her kick the habit and set her on the path to a better healthier Felicity?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog

TV broadcast of Greg Davies Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated debut 2010 solo stand-up show.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 1 - Racism

Dave's Joke of the Fringe Winner, Cambridge mathematics dropout and professional poker player Ken Cheng returns with a brand-new series. In this first episode he explores the subject of racism.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 1 - Hello

The wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 16, Episode 9 - David Walliams, Micky Flanagan, Judi Love, Megan Thee Stallion, Robbie Williams

Jonathan is joined by record-breaking children's author and Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams, comedians Micky Flanagan and Judi Love, rapper and worldwide phenomenon Megan Thee Stallion, and one of the best-selling UK solo artists of all time Robbie Williams, who will be chatting and performing in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Christmas Special - Christmas Party 2020

Your Christmas parties might not be going ahead this year, but the League Of Their Own boys aren't going to let a global pandemic stop their festive fun. Join Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan and a team of celebrity guests for more holiday hijinks and sporting Christmas challenges.

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