British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 29th December 2020

CITV 8:55am
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of Grimsby

Dave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Museum Of New Year's Curisoity, New Year Special - Meeting Ninety-Four: Museum Of New Year's Curiosity

A special forward-looking visit to the Museum, as John Lloyd and Alice Levine are joined by former curator of the Museum Sally Phillips, former researcher for the Museum and co-star of No Such Thing As A Fish Dan Schreiber, and Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence Dr Kate Devlin, to speculate about the year ahead.

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 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
125 min
Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter

A celebration of the comedian and quiz show host, exploring his 55 years in entertainment. The programme features a selection of classic archive clips from throughout his career, from his early days in radio variety to hosting some of television's most popular game shows, and culminating in his acclaimed final appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, shortly before his death in 2003.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Ade Adepitan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 5 - Questions & Qualifications

With Ade Adepitan, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Few years have had such a lasting effect on everyone as 2020, so Des Clarke and his guests Jim Smith, Janey Godley, Jay Lafferty and Mark Nelson take a tentative look back at the biggest stories and events of the year. A wry glance is pointed in the direction of such matters as lockdown and November's American Presidential Election.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

End Of Year Specials, New Year Special - Hogmanay Special

Janey Godley and a team of comedians delve deep into the BBC Scotland archives to dig out some special Hogmanay clips, for which they provide new voiceovers.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Marc Wootton

Date Night

Series 1, Episode 4

Semi-improvised comedy show written and performed by Marc Wootton and others. Together they portray a series of couples who are all embracing the modern phenomenon of date night.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse

An Audience With...

Episode 12 - Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse answers questions from a studio audience that includes Stephen Fry, Mandy Smith, Bill Treacher, comedians Little and Large, and Sir John Mills.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC

Anansi Boys

Episode 3

After inviting his mysterious brother Spider into his home, Fat Charlie finds it much harder to get rid of him than expected.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Lenny Henry, Joseph Marcell. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 1 - Sitcom

A look at some of the well-meaning attempts television made to embrace the changing face of the nation during the 1970s.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
The Ranganation. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 1, Episode 3

Homework, biscuits and wellness are the topics put to the Ranganation tonight. With Jessica Hynes and Jon Richardson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now

TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.

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