British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 9th December 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 6, Episode 9 - Complete Wasters

Lindaand Miss Aviary cause a stink with a trashy climate clean-up campaign.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Open books.. Credit: BBC

The Exploding Library

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mother Night, by Kurt Vonnegut

Daliso Chaponda unravels the myriad personas of Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night. If we're always playing a version of ourselves, how do we know who we truly are?

CITV 5pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 49 - Look Into Our Eyes

The people of Grimsby believe that the Twins are wise lifestyle gurus who are able to predict what everyone wants before they know it themselves, but the Twins need a nap before they get cranky.

CITV 5:15pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 50 - The Stowaways

Dave and his friends are given a lesson in responsibility when their school assigns them an animal each to look after overnight.

CITV 5:30pm
30 min
Ted's Top Ten. Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Ted's Top Ten

Episode 4 - No-Nos At Uncle Alan's Funeral

Ted is faced with conflict when the funeral of his great uncle Alan clashes with a planned trip to ride an infamous rollercoaster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phil Wang, Sandi Toksvig, Ellie Taylor, Joe Lycett. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 15 - Past Times

With Joe Lycett, Phil Wang and Ellie Taylor.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 3, Episode 5

Ian has now taken refuge at Ken and Margaret's, as well as sister Jane. Unexpectedly reunited, without partners or offspring, the family of four go down memory lane - good and bad. Then Pete appears on the doorstep with urgent news about Holly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (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, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Nish Kumar. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 4

Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.

Latest TV 8:30pm
30 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 4, Episode 6

The Elizabeth Line is opened, and the Queen watches TV.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Kimberly Wyatt, David Mitchell, David Baddiel, Rob Brydon, Ed Balls, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 1

This episode's guests are David Baddiel, Ed Balls, Jo Brand and Kimberly Wyatt.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 13

Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Emily Lloyd Saini, Glenn Moore

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

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

Mock The Week

Series 15, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show, with highlights and out-takes from previous weeks.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Stand Comedy Club

...At The Stand

Fred At The Stand 4, Episode 3

Fred MacAulay is joined this week by Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison, Michael Akadiri and Esther Manito.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

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