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British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Thursday 19th December 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 6

The guests on this episode are Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Joe Lycett.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jordan Stephens, David Mitchell, Claude Littner, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, Lee Mack, Adrian Edmondson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 7

The guests on this episode are Ade Edmondson, Claude Littner, Cariad Lloyd and Jordan Stephens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Click & Collect. Image shows from L to R: Dev D'Cruz (Asim Chaudhry), Andrew Bennett (Stephen Merchant)

Click & Collect

Christmas comedy in which mismatched neighbours are thrown together on a 300-mile road trip.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 10 - Pain & Punishment

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Alice Levine.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 11 - Christmas Special 2019

This year, James is sending Jamie, Freddie and Romesh off to Austria to face a series of traditional Austrian challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Upright. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Kate Box), Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Big Man (Michael McCall)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 7

Lucky gets a phone call from Meg's father, worried sick about his daughter's whereabouts.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins, Shirley Ballas, Joel Dommett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Dragons' Den Does I'll Get This, Christmas Special

Shirley Ballas, Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins and Joel Dommett meet up for a festive night out.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, John Robins, Jon Richardson, Holly Walsh. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 6 - People

Jon Richardson and guests Josh Widdicombe, John Robins and Holly Walsh discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with People - are greetings getting out of hand? Are robots doing all our thinking? And how is Josh offending so many people over text?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
65 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Melanie Brown. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 22, Highlights Special - Trapped And Alone

Keith Lemon finds himself trapped and alone in Holly Willoughby's dressing room, so as the hours of seclusion drag on, he looks back at the best moments from the most recent series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

Russell Howard he rounds up the decade, chats with Emmy-nominated Succession star Brian Cox, and goes trampolining with Emily Atack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Dial M For Middlesbrough. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Dial M For Middlesbrough

Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.

BBC Two 10:30pm
5 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk & Other Humans On 2019, Episode 4

In this edition, the correspondents reflect on the best films of the year, such as Disney's new live action/CGI Lion King.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
30 min
Upright. Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 8

Lucky has a touching reunion with his mother, but his homecoming gets a much frostier reception from his brother Toby.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Liz Smith, Tessa Coates, Stevie Martin, Sara Pascoe, Russell Kane, Phil Wang. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe is joined by sketch trio Massive Dad, Russell Kane and Phil Wang.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm
15 min
Romesh Presents.... Amelia Dimoldenberg

Romesh Presents...

Episode 9 - Amelia Dimoldenberg: PA For The Day

Amelia goes for an interview as she tries to land a job as McFly singer Danny Jones's personal assistant.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm
15 min
Romesh Presents.... Barry Rogers (Luke McQueen)

Romesh Presents...

Episode 10 - Luke McQueen

Luke McQueen is Barry, a cab driver and referee who goes on a mission when he discovers he's the chosen one.

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

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
30 min
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Rajesh (Neil D'Souza)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Christmas Special

Walter is obsessed with Christmas, hosting the annual Easmon party alongside Agnes with Bagpipes providing a British smorgasbord of cuisine to the West African party.

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