British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 1st January 2024

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm
90 min
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Greg James, Alex Brooker

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Indiana Jones

Greg James and Maisie Adam try to follow in the footsteps of the archaeologist as they take on stunts from the film franchise, such as dodging darts and outrunning boulders. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

A selection of episodes from the first series.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2. Image shows from L to R: Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Die Hard

Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, New Year Special - New Year, New Mammy

Mrs Brown and the gang start the New Year by attempting a tough new health and fitness regime. New year, new Agnes! But while Maria and Cathy work hard to get the gang into shape, a mysterious visitor to Finglas raises some difficult questions from Agnes and Winne's past.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Adil Ray

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc, Kevin Bridges

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new run of the topical comedy panel show. Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team captain Katherine Ryan discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by guests Tom Allen, Maya Jama, Richard Osman and Catherine Bohart.

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

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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.

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