British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 3rd January 2022

Radio 4 12pm
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 6

The antidote to panels returns to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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

Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 1

Granville has a large quantity of bargain spectacles to sell, but will they really do anything to improve his customers' eyesight?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Highlights Special

The traditional look back at the episodes just gone, and some of best moments that Rom, Jamie, Freddie and their guests have endured.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 7 - Lethal

With Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig and Jason Manford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Fin Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min version
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 62, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2021 For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation looking back at the big news of 2021.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2021, New Year Special - Mammy's Mickey

Grandad's brother, Mickey, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Frankie Boyle's 2021 New World Order, Highlights Special - Unseen & Best Bits

Highlights and unseen footage from the most recent series, featuring Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jamali Maddix, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Highlights Special - Selection Box

A special festive edition of the topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, New Year Special - Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage, Michael Sheen, Cush Jumbo, Joe Lycett, Jessica Chastain, The Divine Comedy

Jessica Chastain says Diane Kruger kicked her ass, Claire Foy jokes about her taste in projects, Peter Dinklage admits Game Of Thrones was hard to walk away from, Michael Sheen reveals how he spent NYE alone, Cush Jumbo says boxer shorts helped channel Hamlet, and Joe Lycett takes issue with Game Of Thrones, while The Divine Comedy performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Tez Ilyas, James Acaster. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Special - Election Special

Joining Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis straight from the polling booths are guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Tez Ilyas.

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