British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 27th December 2013

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am
20 min
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 1, Highlights Special

Bob Roberts and Felicity Bond are in the DNN gallery to look back at some of their favourite moments from DNN's first series of hilarious headline news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am
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 49 - Street Of Dreams

A popular quiz show comes to Bottom Knocker Street. Can a quiz show make all of your dreams come true?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am
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 50 - Cowdrey's Replacement

When Cowdrey suffers a blow to the head, Councillor Sally Dervish from Lowest Mintworth is brought in as a replacement.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:25pm
30 min
Open All Hours: A Celebration. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, David Jason. Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours: A Celebration

Documentary examining the enduring appeal of sitcom classic Open All Hours, and going behind the scenes of new special Still Open All Hours.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 8 - Dirty Ernie

Negatus travels through the portal to Debbie's home under the guise of Dirty Ernie.

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

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Christmas Special - Strangers In The Night

It's New Year's Eve and staff are hoping to be dismissed early. There's no such luck, unfortunately, due to a freak snow storm.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
35 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Ash (Iwan Rheon), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 1, Christmas Special

Freddie and Stuart have invited all of their friends to the flat for a traditional Christmas dinner. But a secret threatens to break up the whole group.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 5 logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

Festive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 7

Martin Clunes acts as guest host, with Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr as guest panellists.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Christmas Special

Gavin invites Julie over for Christmas dinner and, understandably, she thinks this is going to be the mistletoe moment she's been waiting for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 2 - Three Dinners

Debs invites Tim to dinner in the hope of quelling Ellie's infatuation with him. Meanwhile, Ed's past catches up with him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lollipop Man Cometh

Tom has a part in a small local theatre production, which has somehow attracted Tom Cruise to the lead role. Preparing for the premiere performance in his dressing room stress levels begin to rise, and with a little of Linda's mis-assistance, his make-up takes a turn for the bizarre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

The Plank

Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas comedy specials hosted and curated by John Bishop, filmed in London's thriving West End.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Highlights Special - Parallel Juicyverse Part 2

Keith is still in the parallel universe where everything is the complete opposite. He revisits the best bits of Celebrity Juice Series 10.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 5

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

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