British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 22nd December 2019

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 5

Mia v Samuel. Lauren Layfield joined by Adam B and team captains Mia and Samuel, with guests Sam & Mark, Annabelle Davis and Lauren Pattison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:15pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Jason Manford, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Christmas Special - O Christmas

Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 5 - Father's Clinic

Frank puts on quite a performance whilst rollerskating.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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 8:20pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 4 - Love And Relationships

Lenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
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 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
All About The Good Life. Copyright: BBC

All About The Good Life

Documentary exploring behind-the-scenes of classic suburban sitcom The Good Life.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits 2019

Romesh Ranganathan presents the best bits of Series 1. Joined by celebrity guests, his mum, and focus group The Ranganation, the comedian takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Tez Ilyas, James Acaster. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Special - Election Special

Joining Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis straight from the polling booths are guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Tez Ilyas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (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 - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
The Comedians At The King's. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The Comedians At The King's

Episode 1

Stand-up comedy from some of the country's funniest comedians, featuring Fred MacAulay, Jo Caulfield, Janey Godley, Brian Higgins and Michael Redmond.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect Stuff

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

A repeat-run of the entire Cunk & Other Humans on 2019.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Christmas Special

Host Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis mark the end of 2019 with a special show looking back on the year's events along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.

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 4, Episode 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jack Dee, David Mitchell, Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, Kylie Minogue, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow

Joining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
Starter For 10

Starter For 10

Comedy about Brian, a 1980s working class boy stumbling romantically and academically through his first year at Bristol University.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2am
30 min
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Marek Larwood), Natasha (Sian Gibson), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Julie (Yasmine Akram), Lemon (Nick Helm)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Christmas Special

Much to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.

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