British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 1st January 2022

BBC Two 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: BBC

My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker

Hugh Dennis presents a look at the life and work of comedy legend Ronnie Barker.

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 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Episode 1

In this compilation, Eric and Ernie go back to 1963, John Thaw sends the pair on a dangerous mission, Vanessa Redgrave dances a mean fandango and Des O'Connor gets his own back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2022, New Year Special - Basic Recipe 28

Festive special in which Greg Davies sets tasks involving eggs, vinegar and an inordinately long pole to Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi. Alex Horne helps coax the contestants towards winning Greg's unique Trophy of Eyebrows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2021, New Year Special - Mammy's Mickey

Grandad's brother, Mickey, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021

The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

A documentary following Billy Connolly as he writes his first autobiography and shares some of his favourite routines.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Highlights Special - Selection Box

A special festive edition of the topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories.

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