British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 26th December 2024

Radio 4 11am
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 31, Episode 7 - An Unexpected History Of The Body

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince delve in the Royal Society archives unearthing the Unexpected History of the Body with Sir Mark Walport, Prof Helen King, Ed Byrne and Keith Moore.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Bravo Two Charlies. PC Dennis Babb (Martin Trenaman). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Bravo Two Charlies

Series 5, Episode 1 - Sinkhole

Terror strikes when the brakes fail of a bus full of school children - add that to a huge sink hole opening up on the A543 and you've got the death-defying opening to the final stories on the long running adventures of North Wales Traffic Police.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Bravo Two Charlies. PC Dennis Babb (Martin Trenaman). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Bravo Two Charlies

Series 5, Documentary - Over and Out

A look back at this enduring radio comedy.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Bravo Two Charlies. PC Dennis Babb (Martin Trenaman). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Bravo Two Charlies

Series 5, Episode 3 - The End Of The Road

"Would you like fries with that?" It's all change for our friends in the now defunct Bravo Charlie unit of North Wales Traffic Police. They're now flipping burgers, mopping up spillages, walking dogs, guiding tourists or trying their very inexpert hand at reiki ... and work is no longer nearly as much fun. But things might be about to look up as their Whatsapp group chat springs into life...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
What Just Happened?. Image shows left to right: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan

What Just Happened?

Review Of 2024, Episode 1

Robin Morgan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests take a look back at the year's news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
40 min
Blankety Blank. Bradley Walsh

Blankety Blank

Christmas Special

Bradley's back with a very special Christmassy edition of Blankety Blank. Joining him are Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Sara Pascoe and The Vivienne.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
75 min
Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It

A stand-up show by the comedian, who discusses life since turning 60 and growing older and reflects on the changes in the world around him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm
45 min
Outnumbered. Image shows left to right: Ben (Daniel Roche), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner)

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring, including one grandchild, to try to celebrate a traditional family Christmas.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Richard (Greg McHugh), Ken (Gregor Fisher)

Only Child

Episode 6 - The Long Goodbye

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean's ashes.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Alison Spittle. Credit: Karla Gowlett

Alison Spittle: Petty Please

Episode 1 - There's Something About Mary

Studies show that the role you play in the school nativity can affect your life, and Alison is taking those studies very seriously. She was once cast as Mary - big gig - but forced to drop out after the director said she lacked focus. 30 years on, it's still something she thinks about. Can Natalie Cassidy help Alison get closure?

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