British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 26th December 2022

Radio 4 3pm
30 min
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 3, Episode 5

Recorded at The Eden Project, this week Sue Perkins is joined by special guests: Jaclyn Pearson (Wildlife Conservationist), Marcus Rhodes (Lepidopterist) and comedian Edward Rowe.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Christmas Carole. Carole Mackay (Suranne Jones)

Christmas Carole

Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

Radio 4 6:15pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - The Great Performer

Episode 2 - William - Only Just In Time

Six-year-old control freak Violet Elizabeth Bott has been listening to William's money-making plans. 'In a Night Club there must be a police-raid,' she decides. Could it work?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 90, Christmas Special - Boxing Day Sales, Rival Towns And Boy Scouts

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Anna Maxwell Martin, Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm
60 min version
(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.

BBC Three 7:10pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Comedians investigate the stunts in famous films.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Howard, David Mitchell, Henry Blofeld, Rob Brydon, Richard Coles, Lee Mack, Clive Myrie. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.

Channel 5 logo 8pm (repeat)
The Dawson Watch. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

Les Dawson's Funniest Moments

A celebration of legendary comedian Les Dawson's career.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Noddy Holder, David Mitchell, Lily Allen, Rob Brydon, Sian Gibson, Lee Mack, James Acaster. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
75 min
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

A stand-up show by the comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain.

BBC Two 9pm
75 min
Detectorists. Image shows left to right: Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook), Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Special

The Danebury Metal Detecting Club is in trouble; developers are sniffing around, and after losing out on a big finder's fee, the club is going to need a miracle to help save their beloved scout hall. So when Lance manages to secure a permission to search ten acres of prime, undetected land, it looks like things could be on the up. But when a mysterious relic is unearthed, Lance breaks protocol, threatening his friendship with Andy and the future of the DMDC.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
We Are Not Alone. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Declan Baxter), Trater (Vicki Pepperdine), Gordan (Mike Wozniak), Greggs (Joe Thomas)

We Are Not Alone

Comedy set after Earth has been invaded by aliens.

BBC Four 9pm
50 min
Cracker. Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane At The BBC

Celia Imrie narrates an affectionate tribute to Robbie Coltrane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Rose Matafeo, Stephen Merchant, Jonathan Ross

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 27 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022

The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. This time the guests are Stephen Merchant, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Jonathan Ross and Rose Matafeo.

BBC Four 9:50pm
10 min
Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson Remembers... Tutti Frutti

15 minute documentary in which Richard Wilson looks back on 1987 comedy Tutti Frutti.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Tutti Frutti. Danny McGlone (Robbie Coltrane). Copyright: BBC

Tutti Frutti

Episode 1 - The Boy Can't Help It

The Majestics' 25th anniversary tour is thrown into turmoil when the lead singer, Big Jazz, dies unexpectedly. Their manager persuades his younger brother, Danny, to join the band.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Des O'Connor Show. Des O'Connor. Copyright: Associated Television

Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer

Documentary paying tribute to entertainer Des O'Connor, who died in November.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the first series of the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Jessica Hynes, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 6

It's the Outsiders' final day in the wild. David Mitchell oversees as the pairs of comedians compete to see who can demonstrate various skills in plumbing, painting and funeral rites in their battle for the winner's trophy.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Tutti Frutti. Danny McGlone (Robbie Coltrane). Copyright: BBC

Tutti Frutti

Episode 2 - On The Road Again

The band are put out when they learn they are not top of the bill. Vince announces that his girlfriend is pregnant, which displeases his wife.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Greg Davies

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas Buzzcocks

God bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Danny Baker, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Teri Hatcher. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 1 - Panimals

With Danny Baker, Phill Jupitus and Teri Hatcher.

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