British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th December 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mummy Dearest

Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can't take any more - she's going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina's off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC Three 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 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Three 8:30pm (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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Smothered. Image shows left to right: Tom (Jon Pointing), Sammy (Danielle Vitalis)

Smothered

Episode 1

Sammy and Tom hook up on a night out and decide to have a no-strings attached affair for three weeks and then never speak again.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham)

Bad Education

Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol

An extra special musical-themed Christmas spectacular, starring Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Mathew Horne and Vicki Pepperdine alongside the cast of Class K as they've never been seen before.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 2

The unexpected revelation of Tom having a child proves too big an obstacle for Sammy so the pair explore other options.

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 (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 8 - No Control

Paul and Ally are on their way back from their holiday, Luke and Maya discuss Luke's future prospects when Maya's water breaks and goes into labour.

Comedy Central 10pm
80 min
Harry Hill

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

Released on DVD in 2014, Harry Hill's live comedy show Sausage Time.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Making Out

Making Out

A selection of episodes from the third series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows left to right: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Aurelius (Tom Basden), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing). Credit: RISE Films

Plebs

Special - Soldiers Of Rome

Marcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and discounts at participating restaurants. But when war's declared, they're sent to fight on the front line for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

QI XS, 2.1, Quite Irregular: A selection of classic clips from QI where things seem to be getting out of control.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1

Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Variety entertainment series, showcasing top acts from the world of music and comedy.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions. Image shows left to right: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill

Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions

Episode 6 - Ben Asks...

Chris' son asks the final question of the series which sends his old man spiralling. Anticipating a big promotion, Amy's ready to leave the low-brow world of sketch comedy behind.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness. Nora Meadows (Katy Wix). Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness

Episode 2 - Bird, Bath and Beyond

Nora Meadows helps her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques. She deals with a client who won't open up and has to take drastic measures after her offer of an emotional support animal goes wrong. After a busy week, Nora visits a gong bath to try and unwind...

Comedy Central 11:20pm
70 min
The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries. Alasdair Beckett-King

The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries

A stand-up show by the comedian, tackling communist health and safety posters and his overtly biblical appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Chris Washington. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 10

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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