British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 2nd December 2024

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 26

The cosmic adventures of astronauts Cosima and Dad on Proxima B, where they meet larger-than-life Big Lizard.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
10 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 12 - Evil Pea's Party Plan

It's Evil Pea's birthday, but she and Carrot are trapped in the bottom of her freezer. They must put their differences aside and work together to escape.

OUTflix 6pm
84 min
LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Daniel Foxx, Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, Jonny Woo

LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year

In the bustling comedy scene, nine distinct LGBTQ+ comedians take centre stage at the Comedy Bloomers competition.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Betty (Sutara Gayle), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

Ghosts

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas Gift

Christmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 5 - Maths

With Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig and Susan Calman.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 6

Krishnan Guru-Murthy relives his teenage dreams on a ride-on lawnmower, Janine Harouni serenades everyone with some ukelele hiphop and Ignacio Lopez is mortified by his school friend, who reveals an embarrassing obsession. There are weird obsessions, friends who dish the dirt and cringey performances but who will be crowned most embarrassing?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Sophie Willan, Charlie Simpson, Greg Davies, Pixie Lott, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 7

Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lou Sanders, Sally Phillips, Mel Giedroyc, Ria Lina

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by actor Sally Phillips, comedian Alan Davies and stand-up Ria Lina. Sally reveals the best way to get back at a horrible boss, Alan tells all about his court appearance and we find out why you should never leave your kids with Ria.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Michelle Wolf, Mark Watson

QI

Series V, Episode 6 - Volatile

Sandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

ITV2 format that turns comedians' stand-up routines into sketches.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Christmas Special

Lance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais: Politics

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 8

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell makes her 20th appearance in the guest host's chair. Presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley and comedian and writer Andy Hamilton complete the panel.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 8

Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Moore, Dara O Briain, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sarah Keyworth, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (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 Three Midnight (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Billy Murphy (Shane Casey), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 3

A day trip in memory of Conor's dad and the appearance of some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.

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