British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th December 2023

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Disordered

Disordered

Episode 4 - Say It Out Loud

Hector makes big steps as he faces his demons. He also has to face Susan and Amanda, who are both dealing with unexpected revelations in their love lives.

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

Breaking The News

Series 26, New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Join Des Clarke and special guests Ashley Storrie, Sanjeev Kholi, Kirsty Wark and Mark Nelson as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year; from the revolving door of 10 Downing Street to a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III.

BBC Radio 5 Live 2pm
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Christmas Special - Joe on MOTD and Other Landmark Footballing Moments

Patrick Bamford reveals what happened when his move to Chelsea came out of the blue and Joe alerts Pat to some unsettling news about a cardboard cut-out and a comedian friend.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2023 Christmas Specials, Highlights Special - Party Leader Highlights

Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens join Bill Dare, the long time producer and creator of Dead Ringers to look back at the last ten years of the programme on Radio 4. Their focus is Party Leaders - the ones they most want to remember.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Yesterday. Jack Malik (Himesh Patel). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yesterday

Comedy about a struggling musician who, after a global blackout, finds he is the only person to remember The Beatles.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series S of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rav Wilding, Rob Brydon, Chris McCausland, Lee Mack, Su Pollard

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 1

Presenters Alex Jones and Rav Wilding, actor and comedian Chris McCausland and comedy actor Su Pollard join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nature

According to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Hogmanay Fishing, New Year Special - Gone Hogmanay Fishing (Scotland)

Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to fish for salmon and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (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.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
30 min
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 4 - Mousehole AFC - Cornwall

Mousehole are flying high with 4 promotions in 5 seasons so Andrew heads down to the very tip of the country to find out whether Mousehole can become the first ever Cornish team to play in the English Football League. He went to Cornwall once but vowed never to return, will his second visit flip his opinion?

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
The Kemps. Image shows left to right: Gary (Gary Kemp), Martin (Martin Kemp)

The Kemps

Special - The Kemps: All Gold

A star-studded cast featuring a mix of seasoned talent and fresh faces join the Kemp brothers as Rhys follows the pair over a whole year as they make a biopic, get divorced and form a super group; naturally not everything goes to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Gabby Logan, David Mitchell, Steve Backshall, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows left to right: Birdie (June Rodgers), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Sharon McGoogan (Fiona Gibney), Trevor Brown (Martin Delany), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Father Damien (Conor Moloney), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Barbara (Emily Reagan), Blister (Blake O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Maureen (Helen Roche). Credit: BBC Studios

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, Christmas Special - Mammy's Mare

All Mrs Brown wants is a nice, peaceful Christmas, but the family have other ideas! Cathy's decided to cook Christmas dinner for the first time ever, a sentimental decoration has gone missing and a surprise dinner guest all have the potential to ruin Agnes's quiet Christmas.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Michelle De Swarte, Geoff Norcott, Sean McLoughlin

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 5 - Geoff Norcott, Michelle De Swarte, Sean McLoughlin

Geoff Norcott is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. He introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, James Acaster, Guz Khan

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Home Alone

There's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Adrian Dunbar), James (Reece Shearsmith), Stan (Steve Pemberton), Bev (Donna Preston), Oona (Pauline McLynn), Jo (Bhavna Limbachia)

Inside No. 9

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hurry Up And Wait

Actor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV's new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 1

In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see again some of the finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history.

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