British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 29th December 2022

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 14 - Little And Large

With Phill Jupitus, Richard Osman and Lucy Porter.

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

Just William - The Great Performer

Episode 5 - William Goes Shopping

If only William could learn how to make a whistle. Sent on a reluctant shopping trip by his mother, amidst some unexpected happenings, perhaps he can. Great comedy classic.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 10, Episode 1 - Racismpallooza

Ramesh tries to help Mrs Birkett who is being pursued by the immigration services.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 7

Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.

BBC Four 7:45pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

A documentary celebrating the life of Sir Ken Dodd.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
65 min
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Concluding Specials, Documentary - Farewell Doc Martin

Caroline Catz takes viewers behind the scenes of Doc Martin to discover the secrets of the ITV drama's huge success.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
75 min
Katherine Ryan: Missus. Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: Missus

A stand-up show by the comedian in which she reveals how marriage has given her new perspectives on life, love and what it means.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Prince Andrew: The Musical. Prince Andrew (Kieran Hodgson)

Prince Andrew: The Musical

Comedy satire centring on the key events, relationships and controversies in the prince's life, including a reimagining of his Newsnight interview.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
50 min
The John Bishop Show. Image shows left to right: Ian McKellen, Kirsty Young, John Bishop, Mandip Gill, Jill Scott

The John Bishop Show

New Year Special - The John Bishop End Of Year Show

The comedian takes an irreverent look back at the past 12 months, with the help of guests including veteran actor Ian McKellen - currently co-starring with John in the pantomime Mother Goose - and Lionesses heroine Beth Mead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

A repeat-run of the first series of the murder mystery comedy.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Comedy Classics: The Vicar Of Dibley

Channel 5 celebrates one of Britain's most loved comedies of all time, The Vicar Of Dibley.

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

Breaking The News

New Year Special - Breaking The Year: 2022

Des Clarke is joined by Karen Dunbar, Chris Forbes, Susie McCabe and Neil Delamere to take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the past 12 months. They reflect on matters including the revolving door of 10 Downing Street and a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III in a review that hits harder than Will Smith on Oscars night.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Live At The Moth Club. Mark Silcox

Live At The Moth Club

Episode 5

An estate agent tells George that selling up would make him enormously wealthy - it looks like the writing's on the wall, but can the gang do anything about it?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows left to right: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Boris (Phil Cornwell)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2022, Christmas Special - Shining Mammy

Cathy's creepy boyfriend is initiated into the family and Agnes gets a festive fright when looking after his spooky twins. Meanwhile Bono rethinks his eco-kick after a lesson from Agnes.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Series 6

A look back at the best moments from Series 6, including when environmental activist Greta Thunberg took part in a special edition of Playground Politics.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 11pm
30 min
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Series 2, Episode 3 - BetBoffin

Roberta;s plans for a Room Next Door tour and a potential commercial could be an exit strategy from the daily grind for Michael, but he continues to cling on.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly's Funniest Moments

A celebration of some of the best comedy from Billy Connolly.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
55 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Jon Richardson, Alexander Armstrong, Nicky Morgan, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 9 - Election Special

Alexander Armstrong hosts this post-election special, with guests Jon Richardson and Nicky Morgan.

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