British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 24th December 2023

Channel 5 logo 6:10pm (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 Three 7pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 6 - Words In The Woods

It's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?

BBC Four 7pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Stand Up Just William

Episode 1 - William's Truthful Christmas

William, inspired by the Vicar's sermon, resolves to speak only the truth over Christmas. With unexpected results.

Channel 5 logo 7:30pm
90 min
Bradley Walsh: Legends Of Comedy. Bradley Walsh. Credit: Matt Frost

Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends

Episode 2 - Stand Ups

Bradley presents his thoughts and experiences on stand-up comedy before celebrating the routines and entertainers that influenced him as well as those that he simply terms 'genius' - from the funny bones of Tommy Cooper to the laser-sharp writing of Bob Monkhouse and Caroline Aherne and the impressive delivery of Lee Mack. He also explores the shock tactics of Jimmy Carr and the storytelling prowess of Billy Connolly and Victoria Wood. Bradley and his all-star cast get to the bottom of what really makes stand-up funny.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2021, Christmas Special

Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon, fishing in the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry. They are joined on the riverbank by former footballer Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, while Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the more vulnerable at Christmastime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm
90 min
The Heist Before Christmas

The Heist Before Christmas

Twelve-year-old Mikey Collins finds two Santa Clauses in the woods, one has just robbed a bank and is on the run, while the other claims to have fallen out of his sleigh. Mikey's determined to get his hands on the bank-robber's cash, convinced that this is the answer to giving his poverty-stricken family the Christmas they all crave.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Special - Party Games

Having been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses: Greatest Christmas Moments

A special programme celebrating all the festive editions of the evergreen sitcom. In a new and exclusive interview with Sir David Jason - Del Boy himself - the actor shares his secrets from the Christmas sets.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Christmas Special - Toys, Tinsel, And Turkeys

Time to talk turkey! Sandi and Alan gather round the tree with Gyles Brandreth, Chris McCausland and Aisling Bea to tear into toys, teddy bears, and other festive topics starting with "T" ... featuring personal appearances by the President of the Magic Circle and probably the world's most popular bear.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Last Christmas. Kate (Emilia Clarke). Copyright: Calamity Films

Last Christmas

Romantic comedy in which a shop assistant strikes up a friendship with a customer who helps her confront some of the shortcomings in her life.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Die Hard

Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!. Leo Reich

Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!

Autobiographical comedy about Generation Z.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Susie McCabe. Copyright: Off The Kerb

Susie McCabe: Femme Fatality

The stand-up performs her Femme Fatality show to a sell-out crowd at the King's Theatre in Glasgow, with topics ranging from growing up gay in the 1980s and '90s to working on building sites and becoming a successful comedian.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
40 min
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Toby (Hugh Dennis), Anna (Abigail Cruttenden), Molly (Francesca Newman), Lee (Lee Mack), Benji (Max Pattison), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Wendy (Deborah Grant), Charlie (Finley Southby), Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead)

Not Going Out

Series 13, Christmas Special - Wilfred

Lee throws everything at creating the perfect family Christmas, agreeing to Lucy's wishes to do something charitable and having "a normal Christmas where nothing goes wrong." This moment of festive spirit sees the couple invite Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from the nearby care home, to join them for Christmas dinner. The only instruction is that Wilfred is not, under any circumstances, allowed to drink alcohol...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Marlon Davis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Christmas Special 2023 - Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins, Willem Dafoe

Jonathan is joined by Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins and Willem Dafoe for this Christmas special.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 - Barbara's Old Ring

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.

Channel 5 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Secrets & Scandals Of Only Fools And Horses

Documentary about the making of Only Fools And Horses, revealing secrets and little-told stories from cast and crew.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Deirdre Mallon (Amelia Crowley), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Geraldine Devlin (Philippa Dunne). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Special - The Agreement

We return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Christmas Special - Lapland

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rosie Jones

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Rosie Jones, Eshaan Akbar, Cally Beaton

In this special festive edition, host Rosie Jones warms up the audience at London's Hammersmith Apollo and then introduces routines by Eshaan Akbar and Cally Beaton, who share their light-hearted views on modern life.

BBC Four 11:05pm (repeat)
BBC Four

Bruce And Ronnie

Sketch special starring Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special 2023

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as a Christmas treat, Cats Does Countdown royalty Joe Wilkinson is back to help/annoy Rachel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

For Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.

BBC Four 11:50pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Harry Hill, Ricky Wilson, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Christmas Special

Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are making some Christmas noise in this special edition of the music-based panel show, with the gang joined by big-collared funnyman Harry Hill, Little Mix superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman and Yorkshire Tea enthusiast Ricky Wilson. Plus, there's special appearances from 100% of DJ Luck and MC Neat, two fifths of 5ive, two sevenths of The Wurzels, and one half of Blazin' Squad's remaining squad.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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?

Series 12, Episode 11 - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode packed with some of the best bits from the series.

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