British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 30th December 2008

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9am
30 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 5 - Spies Like Us

A thief poses as a spy in order to steal Mr Trubble's diamond from the hotel safe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in a western spoof starring the Carry On regulars.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. On their second outing together, Wallace and his canine companion Gromit become embroiled in a bizarre jewellery heist.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

2008 Specials, Documentary - Shooting Stars: The Inside Story

A special documentary looking back at the history of Shooting Stars. This tribute documentary also opens up the world behind-the-scenes of the show and includes hilarious new outtakes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Christmas Special - Fire And Freezing

Special Christmas episode, with Dom Joly, Rob Brydon and Clive Anderson.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

2008 Specials - All New Shooting Stars

A special Christmas edition of the show, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Shooting Stars. Ulrika Jonsson returns as captain with Jack Dee as the other. Guests include Peter Jones, Kate Garraway, Christine Walkden, and Dizzee Rascal.

BBC Two 10:30pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 4, Episode 14 - The Graham Norton Holiday Show

Festive fun and frolics as Graham unwraps some seasonal suprises and a lively mix of comedy, chat and music, with guests King of the Jungle Joe Swash, comedians Michael McIntyre and Tim Minchin, and boyband favourites Boyzone perform their new single Better.

BBC Two 12:15am (repeat)
Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Connections

Series 4, Episode 4 - Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars was the most anarchic and unpredictable gameshow ever seen on British TV. Appearing alongside Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in their slice of slapstick, surreality and silliness, were acerbic stand-up comedian Mark Lamarr and erstwhile weather girl Ulrika Jonsson.

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