British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 7th December 2022

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar. Image shows from L to R: Geeta Bhandari (Harvey Virdi), Granny Kumar (Meera Syal), Maya Kumar (Ambreen Razia)

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Series 2, Episode 3

Granny Kumar, Maya and Geeta are joined by playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer, and We Are Lady Parts breakout star Anjana Vasan.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Lolly Adefope. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 7 - Naked Truth

With Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Richard Osman.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Hendry, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Laura Whitmore, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 2

Snooker player Stephen Hendry, presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian-actors Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
90 min
Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive

A look at recently unearthed film, interviews and scripts from the comedy writer and performer's archive, including an unpublished play called The Snow Goose.

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 16 - Landmarks

With Jo Brand, David Mitchell and Colin Lane.

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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Joey Molloy (Lewis Reeves), Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 1

Rosie wakes up in the hospital following her brother's wedding where she served as best man. We reveal that her life is completely out of control as she struggles with her compulsions and addictions - egged on by her outrageous best friend Nico. After a disastrous interaction in a pub with a yoga instructor, Rosie resolves to totally give up all her negative behaviours in order to gain Joey's trust and support her dad through some difficult news.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Ian (Jamie Quinn), Morven (Hannah Jarrett-Scott), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Lin (Jemma Moore)

Two Doors Down

Series 6, Episode 5 - Aussie Holiday

Chaos ensues as Ian and Gordon's pals park up at Beth and Eric's for their Aussie holiday, and an organised Morven becomes increasingly tense with Lin's lack of packing skills.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Darren Harriott

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 4

It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by loved-up Love Island couple Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack; the multi-talented actor, writer, presenter and comedian Verona Rose; and celebrated Scottish DJ and broadcaster Arielle Free. The showdown is topped off with a performance from A1XJ1.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
The Scotts. Image shows left to right: Erin Scott (Natacha Jean Baker), Henry Scott (Iain Connell), Laura Scott (Sharon Young), Jason Scott (Taylor Stewart)

The Scotts

Series 2, Episode 4

Vonny's mum Cynthia shows up for one of her occasional visits and that means Vonny has to deal with more baggage than Heathrow airport.

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

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Tom Grennan

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 2

Daisy May Cooper welcomes singers Ellie Goulding and Tom Grennan to her team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and music sensation Yungblud.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. James Acaster

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 3

This week's guests are Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Harriet Kemsley and Darren Harriott.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 1

As the nights draw in we want some comfort and Sandi plus guests Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee aim to bring it as they explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's Forest

Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
I Give It A Year. Image shows from L to R: Hugh (Jason Flemyng), Naomi (Minnie Driver), Guy (Simon Baker), Nat (Rose Byrne), Josh (Rafe Spall), Chloe (Anna Faris), Danny (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: Working Title Films

I Give It A Year

A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. London Hughes

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 11

Join Russell Howard to dissect today's world, with everything from the madness behind the headlines to the best examples of the human spirit. With stand-up from London Hughes.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
PRU. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Hannah Walters), Anthony (Tom Moutchi)

PRU

Episode 4

The future of The Spring is under threat as the school inspector visits, whilst the kids take part in the annual PRU 'Bake Off'. What could go wrong?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Nigel Ng, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 8

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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