British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 17th December 2024

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Best Medicine. Image shows left to right: Neil Frude, Shabnam Parkar, Ignacio Lopez, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paul Craddock

Best Medicine

Series 2, Episode 5 - Books, Poetry, Scandal, Writing

Joining Kiri this week in a literary special recorded at the Hay Festival is comedian Ignacio Lopez who heals family wounds through writing. Dr Paul Craddock explains how one of the most prestigious medical journals started as a scandal magazine, Miss Shabnam Parkar shares how poetry helps her perform surgery, and Professor Neil Frude walks Kiri through library bookshelves for mental health treatments.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders, Rob Brydon, Joe Sugg, Steph McGovern. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 6

Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Steph McGovern, Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders and Joe Sugg.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (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&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (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

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

BBC Four 8:45pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas Show

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents. Joining her on the panel are Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's Christmas

What's a three-bird roast? And why the sudden need for a new sofa? Micky explores our craze for Christmas, finding some strange traditions along the way.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control

Stand-up comedy show from Nish Kumar.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Emmanuel Sonubi, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Lulu

QI

Series V, Christmas Special - Variety

A Christmas edition of the show, with Gyles Brandreth, Emmanuel Sonubi and Lulu.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Click & Collect. Image shows from L to R: Dev D'Cruz (Asim Chaudhry), Andrew Bennett (Stephen Merchant)

Click & Collect

Christmas comedy in which mismatched neighbours are thrown together on a 300-mile road trip.

BBC Four 9:25pm (repeat)
The Home-Made Xmas Video

The Home-Made Xmas Video

A typical 'rough' family in the 80s shares their Yuletide experience with us with the aid of a badly edited camcorder.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 7, Episode 5 - Winter's Tales

Timothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Judi Love, Dan Tiernan

Live At The Apollo

Series 19, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Judi Love, Dan Tiernan, John Kearns

Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to perform their comedy stand-up routines on London's Hammersmith Apollo stage.

BBC Three 9:55pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Mam (Mark Benton), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe)

Smoggie Queens

A selection of episodes from the first of the northern gay sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies

QI

Series U, Episode 2 - Upside-down

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan and Alan Davies for an upside-down episode.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Christmas Special

The boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Leroy Brito - Live In Cardiff. Leroy Brito

Leroy Brito - Live In Cardiff

The acclaimed comedian gives insight into his life, from being a teenage father to navigating marriage to the awkwardness of a vasectomy, in his first stand-up special.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:55pm (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's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 1

Compilation of the best bits from series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces, including Aisling Bea and Richard Osman.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
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...

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 4, Episode 5 - The Returning Children Problem

Breaking the ice at 51, ex-students moving back home just as it's got nice and quiet, and hen night anxieties - all given the Marian and Tara treatment.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.

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