British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 15th December 2024

TNT Sports 1 logo 5pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 1

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Monica (Sarah Hadland), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Harry (Sandi Toksvig)

Murder, They Hope

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Unusual Suspects

Terry's forced to reconnect with an old friend as Gemma investigates a suspicious gang.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm
60 min
The Story Of Panto With Gyles Brandreth. Gyles Brandreth

The Story Of Panto With Gyles Brandreth

The author, broadcaster and all-round entertainer reveals some of the surprising origins of this uniquely British form of musical comedy. Gyles looks at its roots in commedia dell'arte and Victorian music hall and joins in with scene painting, slapstick and the making of a pantomime dame. With contributions from panto veterans including Julian Clary and Gary Wilmot.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Ralf Little

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 4

Ralf takes Will to a mud assault course in an attempt to reconnect with their inner child.

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, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
The Royal Variety Performance 2024. Ellie Taylor

The Royal Variety Performance 2024

Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst this year's performers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:10pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For You

A compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs in highlights of the year's shows.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

2022 Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas On Ice

Rob and Romesh make an appearance on Disney On Ice.

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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:50pm (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

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Lou Sanders, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 10 - Rest & Recreation

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of rest and recreation this week, with Stephen K Amos, Susan Calman, Lou Sanders and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Joel Corry, Sophie Willan, Greg Davies, Self Esteem, Joe Wilkinson, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 9

Joel Corry, Self Esteem and Joe Wilkinson join guest captain Sophie Willan and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.

BBC Two 10pm
Triangle Of Sadness. Image shows left to right: Yaya (Charlbi Dean), Carl (Harris Dickinson). Credit: Lions Gate

Triangle Of Sadness

A dark satirical comedy about a group of super-rich passengers sailing on a doomed ship before it is wrecked on a desert island.

Channel 5 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: In His Own Words

Documentary profiling stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Mam (Mark Benton)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 5 - A Smoggie Birthday

The gang learn that it's Stewart's birthday, but he doesn't want them to make a big fuss out of it in case his grandmother or colleagues find out he's gay. The queens come up with a cunning plan.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm
30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Shazia Mirza, Tyler West, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi, Lucy Porter, Curtis Walker

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 5, Episode 5

Shazia Mirza, Lucy Porter, Curtis Walker and Tyler West join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions about black history. Jimmy Akingbola hosts.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 6 - A Smoggie Pride

It's Middlesbrough Pride! Mam is hosting the main stage and has booked a Girls Aloud drag tribute act. It 'promises' to be a banger.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Robert Kendrick (Robbie Curran)

The Cleaner

Christmas Special - A Clean Christmas

It's Christmas Day and Wicky is looking forward to winning Weasel's Christmas raffle: first prize, an actual horse. All that stands in his way is a blood-soaked crime scene in an ice cream parlour, and a regular customer who isn't going to let a little thing like a murder stop him from getting the perfect peach melba ice-cream.

BBC Three 11:35pm (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, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

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