British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 14th December 2021

CITV 5:30pm
30 min
Ted's Top Ten. Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Ted's Top Ten

Episode 7 - Halloween Scares

Halloween has gripped the Noonan household, but Ted's plans for a date with Rosie Barnes are thwarted by Stu's planning for a spooktacular party.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 2 - Quintessential

Enjoy some quintessential QI with Cariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Christmas Special

The boys get ready to celebrate Christmas as Romesh Ranganathan, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp mark the festive season as only they know how.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 5 - Love And Death

Victor and Margaret head off for a weekend at the seaside, staying with old friends who run a B&B, where Victor is presented with a most unusual and unwelcome gift, and Romanian students cause yet further confusion in the Meldrews' lives.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Stacey Solomon, David Mitchell, Susie Dent, Rob Brydon, Ore Oduba, Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 4

The guests on this episode are Susie Dent, Bob Mortimer, Ore Oduba and Stacey Solomon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's Christmas

What's a three-bird roast? And why the sudden need for a new sofa? Micky explores our craze for Christmas, finding some strange traditions along the way.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Landscapers. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Olivia Colman), Christopher (David Thewlis)

Landscapers

Episode 2

The pressure of police questions takes its toll on Susan and Christopher. The past comes back to haunt them and Susan ultimately reveals a deep secret.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 10 - Jungles

With Reginald D. Hunter, Greg Proops and David O'Doherty.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Playhouse: Where It All Began. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Playhouse: Where It All Began

A documentary looking back at the original BBC Comedy Playhouse pilot strand, featuring contributions from some of those involved.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 3 - Fashion

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a mission to learn all about the world of fashion.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
BBC Four

Impasse

Famous Galton & Simpson Comedy Playhouse episode starring Bernard Cribbins and Leslie Phillips as drivers refusing to give way on a single-track road.

BBC Four 10:25pm (repeat)
BBC Four

No Strings

Episode 1 - Friend Or Woman

Derek advertises for a flatmate. When Leonora arrives his tidy bachelor domain is soon disrupted by a feminine touch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (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 - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC Four 10:55pm (repeat)
Timeshift

Timeshift: Gagging For It - TV's Hunger For Radio Comedy

Documentary examining how television has looked to radio comedy for the 'next big thing'.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 1

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return for a brand new series. The guests for the first episode are Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Katherine Ryan.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
5 min
Backwashed. Zee (Tori Lyons). Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Backwashed

Episode 4 - Zee

The postgrads must rally round as they face their hardest challenge yet: a tragic loss. And Zee trying to leave. But which is sadder? And who knows where the urinal cakes are?

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
4 min
Backwashed. Bex (Carys Davies). Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Backwashed

Episode 5 - Bex

As the postgrad bar closes down for another night, Bex tries to rouse her fellow campus lingerers to hang out for a bit.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
5 min
Backwashed. Craig (Jake Sawyers). Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Backwashed

Episode 6 - Craig

Quiz night at the postgrad bar and it's Craig's time to shine. Which is pretty easy to do when he's up against a bar full of these backwashed brains.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Layla Moran, Ian Hislop, Martin Clunes, Sara Pascoe, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 1

Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

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