British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 28th December 2020

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 1 - Moth Gran

Gran sits in front of the television for so long that she turns into a cocoon, and with a little help from Dave - who wants his favourite seat back - she hatches into a moth. When Moth-Gran sets her sights on the moon, it's up to the Spuds to find a way to entice her back.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

Channel 5 logo 8pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Ian (Jamie Quinn), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC Studios

Two Doors Down

Christmas Special

Two Doors Down takes viewers on a Christmas getaway as the neighbours head off on a rare trip away from Latimer Crescent. But a Christmas holiday break at Colin and Cathy's luxury lodge in the Scottish Highlands threatens to derail the neighbours' friendship when Cathy pushes Beth too far.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Stephen K Amos, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 4 - Queasy Quacks

Sandi looks at quacks with Stephen K Amos, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Claudia Winkleman.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!. Kenneth Williams (Michael Sheen)

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Biopic starring Michael Sheen as Carry On star Kenneth Williams. A portrait of a fastidious performer who hankered after recognition.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Matt Holyoak

Charlie Brooker's Antiviral Wipe

Charlie Brooker addresses coronavirus and lockdown in his own unique style.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
75 min
Photograph by Scarlett Stephenson-Connolly. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Indigo Productions

Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure

Celebration of the comedian's greatest performances, made to mark his retirement from stand-up. Featuring interviews with Billy and his wife Pamela Stephenson at their home in the Florida Keys, and contributions from famous fans including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lenny Henry, Dustin Hoffman, Russell Brand, Whoopi Goldberg, Aisling Bea, Armando Iannucci and Sheridan Smith.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases. Copyright: Crook Productions

The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

BBC Two 10:20pm
60 min
Secrets Of The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Secrets Of The Apollo

An hour-long celebration of 16 years of Britain's greatest stand-up show, Live At The Apollo.

BBC Four 10:20pm (repeat)
Comic Roots. Copyright: BBC

Comic Roots

Series 2, Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams

Architecture, poetry, art and music were the formative influences on the aesthete known to millions as Kenneth Williams.

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 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe Blower

Critically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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

A selection of seven episodes of the rapid-fire sketch show.

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