British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 17th December 2018

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Christmas Special - Melted

The world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Jamie Demetriou

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 17 - Mary Had A Little Baby Boy By Jamie Demetriou

Jamie Demetriou sings the real story of Christmas - including the funniest ever joke ever about Christmas. Ever.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Eric, Ernie And Me. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise (Neil Maskell), Eddie Braben (Stephen Tompkinson), Eric Morecambe (Mark Bonnar). Copyright: Objective Productions

Eric, Ernie And Me

A one-off comedy drama telling the story of comedy scriptwriter Eddie Braben.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
90 min
Romesh's Look Back To The Future. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Romesh's Look Back To The Future

Episode 1 - 2018

Romesh Ranganathan, Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan and Danny Dyer made big predictions for 2018. Now they confront their hologram selves to see if they came true.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm
55 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 5 - Kings

With Bill Bailey, Jeremy Clarkson and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Christmas Special

Mrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: John Simpson, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Rob Brydon, Warwick Davis, Hugh Dennis, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 4

With John Simpson, Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan and Warwick Davis.

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

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Michelle (Lily Brazier), Angel (Olivia Jasmine Edwards), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 5, Episode 6

It's the end of Kurupt FM, and as Grindah bids farewell to Brentford, Beats has planned a final send off before his big move. Miche has high expectations for her leaving do at the salon and Chabuddy starts up a new business venture. Steves reaps the benefits of his new gardening skills and gains a new flatmate.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Christmas Special

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 10

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Christmas Special - Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, Episode 11 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

Jason Mamoa admits he hasn't yet seen his new movie, Darcey Bussell reveals she was overwhelmed receiving her damehood, Bill Bailey says rumours of his death were greatly exaggerated and Little Mix perform live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Tim (John Thomson), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Christmas Special - The Robbery

It's Christmas Eve but all is not well. A hapless team of criminals are planning to nick the takings: can Gavin save the day?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?

A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.

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