British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 30th December 2022

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 23, Episode 12 - Breaking The Year

Des Clarke looks back at the news across the year with Susie McCabe, Chris Forbes, Karen Dunbar & Neil Delamere.

Radio 4 6:15pm
45 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 110, Highlights Special - Best Of 2022

In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK has had two monarchs, three Prime Ministers and countless debates over whether a party can technically be called a party.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. David Mitchell

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Christopher Eccleston, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Gloria Hunniford join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. Whose family hold a festive sweepstake to decide what time they will fall asleep on Christmas Day? Did one of the ex-teacher panellists really play walk-on music to impress the pupils when they entered the classroom? Rob Brydon hosts the festive fun.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
60 min
Jason Manford: Recent Nostalgia. Jason Manford

Jason Manford: Recent Nostalgia Live

A stand-up performance from the comedian's Like Me tour, recorded at Sheffield's City Hall at the end of September 2022. The content finds Jason reflecting on absurd moments from lockdown, his early days on the comedy circuit and why men aren't as clever as women think they are. Later, he showcases a dance track medley of religious songs sung in school assemblies down the decades.

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