British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Ultimate Choice. Steph McGovern

The Ultimate Choice

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jane Austen v Where's Wally

Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House - Part 1

Agatha opens her own detective agency, but potential clients aren't exactly breaking down the door of her new office. In search of new business, Agatha and James visit Ivy Hall, a house said to be haunted since the English Civil War.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television

Penelope Keith: From Margo To The Manor Born

A profile of the life and career of actress and sitcom star Penelope Keith.

BBC Four 8pm
15 min
Penelope Keith Remembers... To The Manor Born. Penelope Keith. Credit: BBC

Penelope Keith Remembers... To The Manor Born

Star Penelope Keith reminisces about the romantic comedy hit To The Manor Born.

BBC Four 8:15pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 1

Following the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that their large country estate is almost bankrupt, and is told that she has no option other than to sell up.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Ivo Graham

QI

Series S, Episode 12 - Silly Season

Sandi and Alan are joined by Holly Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Ivo Graham as they take part in a silly season edition.

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 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

BBC Four 8:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Grand Design

It's only been 3 days since Jim found himself elevated to Downing Street, and already the strains of the job are beginning to set in. When is the point of 'last resort' for the ultimate deterrent? Should there even be one? Could the re-introduction of conscription solve unemployment? And how will he get some lunch?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Haunted House - Part 2

Agatha and James continue the investigation into Ivy Hall, trying to determine if there really is something supernatural behind the strange noise.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Jerry Springer. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Steve Backshall, Zoe Ball, Greg Davies, Deborah Meaden, Alex Horne, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2024, New Year Special - Huh?

Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball compete for Greg's golden eyebrows in the fourth New Year Treat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Layla Moran, Ian Hislop, Martin Clunes, Sara Pascoe, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 1

Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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

QI

Episode 4, Quite Into the Wild: Highlights compiled from recent series of QI, the comedy quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:55pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 1 - Art

Rob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Tom Allen

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. Image shows from L to R: Tara Flynn, Marian Keyes

Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Sullen Super Model Problem

All life is truly here, this week with an awkward family Christmas (that needn't be so bad), a semi-cancelled wedding (which almost certainly wasn't so bad), and pulling out an under-used dinner service (which definitely isn't bad). All these conundrums and many more have come in to the Now You're Asking mailbox for Marian and Tara to do their best to address.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Jon Long

Carbon Lifeforms

Episode 1 - Food

In this pilot recording Jon Long and Tara Shine tackle 'Food' - the dirty, dangerous, and downright delicious. Featuring games of 'Play Your Carbon Footprint Right!', 'Bless Me, Tara, For I Have Sinned', and 'Greenwash of the Week'.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.

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