British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 1st December 2013

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am
10 min
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And Presents

When the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 38 - History Homework

The kids learn at first hand about Christopher Columbus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
The Best Of Les Dawson. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

The Best Of Les Dawson

Series compiling the best of the work of northern comedy legend Les Dawson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm
30 min
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 5 - Closing The Portal

Debbie has had enough of the quests and wants her life back, to concentrate on her family, not being The Chosen One.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

BBC Two 9pm
90 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story

Episode 2 - Part 2

The affectionate and revealing portrait of the journey of two great comedians from obscurity to fame concludes. This episode looks at how Morecambe & Wise reached 28 million viewers.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.40.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Jack Whitehall Live. Jack Whitehall. Credit: Jackpot Productions

Jack Whitehall Live

Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC Three 10:25pm
30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Jolyon Rubinstein, David Cameron. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 2, Episode 4

James and Barnaby are intent on convincing the emergency services that privatisation is the way to go, and meet Eric Pickles to show him their plans to make some extra cash.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Hebburn. Image shows from L to R: Ramsey (Jason Cook), Sarah Pearson (Kimberley Nixon). Copyright: Channel X North / Baby Cow Productions

Hebburn

Series 2, Episode 3 - Knocking About

Vicki is helping Gervaise with the photoshoot for his album, whilst Jack, Sarah, Denise and Ramsey have a fairly traumatic antenatal class experience. With Pauline away, Joe and Dot play in the good room.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 3

One OAP attempts escapology for the first time, another fails his Zimmer frame walking test, and a parachuting pensioner drops out of a tree.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 10

Warwick Davis takes on hosting duties for a movie special. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are McFly's Tom Fletcher, new host of The Voice Emma Willis, opera star Alfie Boe and comedian Chris Ramsey.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Sally Phillips, Sharon Horgan, Hugh Dennis, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sarah Solemani, Charlie Higson, Neville (Kevin Eldon), Rebecca Front, Richard Hammond. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Teacup Has Landed & Pleasure Drone

Twisted tales read by Harry Enfield and Sarah Solemani. An office worker takes on a high-street coffee chain and a downtrodden librarian gains access to a CIA military drone!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Episode 2

Jack and Michael meet Gary Lineker and Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan, Marnie Simpson and Scott Timlin.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties Night

Meg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

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