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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 22nd December 2010

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm
60 min
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 7 - Mike Reid

A celebration of the life and times of Mike Reid, the East End boy who started out on the wrong side of the law before bursting onto our screens as a stand-up comedian and ultimately becoming one of Britain's best-loved TV characters - Frank Butcher from EastEnders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

2006 Christmas Special, A Tale of Two Sweaters: Howard calls on Alvin, who's invited Clegg and Truly round for Christmas dinner. The perennial adulterer is wearing Marina's pullover in case she should happen to stop by - but is forced to make a lightning change when wife Pearl turns up instead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Christmas Special

A special festive edition of the show. With Charles Kennedy on Ian's side and John Sergeant on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
It's Paul Burling. Paul Burling. Copyright: ITV Studios

It's Paul Burling

One-off show in which Britain's Got Talent finalist Paul Burling gives his impressions of various comical showbiz characters.

BBC Two 8:05pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 1

With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Comedy Annual. Phillip Schofield. Copyright: ITV Studios

The Comedy Annual

Episode 1 - The Comedy Annual 2010

Some of the biggest names in British comedy - including Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Mark Watson and John Bishop - come together to take a look back at 2010 and deliver their verdict on the most brilliant, outrageous and infuriating moments of the year. From the volcanic ash cloud to vuvuzelas, no comedy stone will be left unturned.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Jo Brand

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little Cracker

It's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Bill (Bill Bailey)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little Cracker

Christmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 2

With guest host David Mitchell and panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 3, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz Night

Chris is joined by guests Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne and Paddy McGuinness, who compete in a festive themed quiz night of fun.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 3

With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 3

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Jo Brand

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little Cracker

It's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Christmas Special - Nan's Christmas Carol

This festive special sees Nan's acid-tongued insults catch up with her when the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, along with a dead husband, pay an unexpected visit, in this comic re-telling of Charles Dickens's tale A Christmas Carol. Is it too late for Nan to swap her Scrooge-like misery for some seasonal goodwill?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Bill (Bill Bailey)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little Cracker

Christmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Ruth Jones. Ruth Jones. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones hosts a seasonal chat show packed full of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and other fun.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm
30 min
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

Episode 13

Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 5, Episode 2 - Cheryl Cole, Stacey Solomon, Shaun Ryder, Michael McIntyre

A festive show in which Alan is joined by Cheryl Cole, I'm A Celeb winners Stacey Solomon and Shaun Ryder; plus Michael McIntyre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

Dirk Gently

Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
The Goodies. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Brooke-Taylor), Bill (Bill Oddie), Graeme (Graeme Garden). Copyright: BBC

The Goodies

First broadcast of the sketch show in 25 years. Series 5, The OK Tea Rooms. The Goodies cause chaos in the West Country.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 3

More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of Christmas

Clive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.

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