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British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Tuesday 31st December 2019

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 8 - Boy In The Woods

Fabio and GHF's new line-up have a tough first day together.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Grayling (River Ure, Yorkshire Dales)

Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Susan Calman's Not Quite End Of The Year Show. Susan Calman

Susan Calman's Not Quite End Of The Year Show

Episode 1 - 2019

The countdown to the bells begins as Susan Calman looks back over 2019. With music and chat from Scottish movie legend James Cosmo, Guilt star Mark Bonnar, boxing world champion Josh Taylor, World Para Athletics gold medallist Maria Lyle and the captain of the Scottish Women's national football team, Rachel Corsie. And there are classic tunes come from Travis and Twin Atlantic.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 18, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The Year

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present a two-hour New Year's special, taking a look back at the highs and lows of 2019 in the company of a selection of celebrity guests, including Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, Tom Davis and Rosie Jones. Johnny Vegas is on hand to man the studio's bar and keep the drinks flowing, while house band The Horne Section provide the music. Alex takes on his most daring challenge to date when he trains to become a racing driver, aiming to become the first disabled person in history to complete a high-speed lap in a racing car at Donington Park.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:05pm
55 min
Dame Edna Rules The Waves. Image shows from L to R: Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries), Nile Rodgers

Dame Edna Rules The Waves

Dame Edna Everage hosts a one-off entertainment show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:20pm (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.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Jim Smith

Jim Smith Live From Perth

Farmer Jim Smith has taken the comedy world by storm. This show, the last on his sell out tour, was recorded in front of a packed home crowd in Perth, proving there is a big audience for his unique brand of farmyard humour.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Scot Squad: The Chief Does Edinburgh. Chief Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Selling Scotland

Jack Docherty takes an entertaining look at Scotland's most memorable adverts. Joining him on this archive journey will be some of Scotland's funniest and best known faces.

BBC Four 10:10pm (repeat)
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves. Copyright: BBC

Vic & Bob's Big Night Out

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the surreal sketch show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, New Year Special - Tom Hanks, Motsi Mabuse, Stephen Graham, Matthew Rhys, Florence Pugh, Anthony Joshua, Melanie C

Tom Hanks channels his latest role as Mr Rogers; Matthew Rhys says their movie together is all about him; Motsi Mabuse reveals that she didn't think her sister would win Strictly; Florence Pugh says being in Little Women was a 'pinch me' moment; Stephen Graham talks about the awkward moment he met Joe Pesci; Anthony Joshua says he'd rather fight Deontay Wilder than Tyson Fury; and Melanie C talks about The Spice Girls touring again.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 4

Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

BBC Two 10:45pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Shaparak Khorsandi, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack Whitehall

Kevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?. Image shows from L to R: Mark Cox, Alex Norton, Jonathan Watson, Joy McAvoy

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2019

As 2019 rapidly approaches the final whistle, Scotland's premier comedy team line up for their annual kick of the ball.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Asim Chaudhry, Roisin Conaty, Jimmy Carr, Maya Jama, Richard Ayoade, Dara O Briain

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 23 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2019

Jimmy Carr welcomes Dara O Briain, Maya Jama, Asim Chaudhry, Roisin Conaty, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding to the end-of-year celebrity panel game, putting their knowledge of the past 12 months to the test. On hand to help are Jon Snow, Mitchell Brook Primary School and a whole host of celebrity question-setters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Glenn Moore, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Glenn Moore.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 5

Emily and Florence play tennis, while Kenny Craig has a girlfriend.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 10

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

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