British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 22nd December 2024

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

BBC Two 6:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast. Image shows from L to R: Duncan Preston, Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast

Victoria Wood takes her own inimitable look at the breakfast and daytime television phenomenon in this Christmas special from 1992.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm
90 min
Bad Tidings. Image shows left to right: Scott (Chris McCausland), Neil (Lee Mack)

Bad Tidings

A feud between neighbours Neil and Scott ends in the power being cut to the whole street, with all the other residents leaving the two on guard while they stay elsewhere. The two end up being the only line of defence when local crime family the Brennans try to burgle their entire street in one night.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

BBC Two 8:30pm (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.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
120 min
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Britain's Favourite Christmas Comedy Moments

The UK's favourite funny moments from our best-loved sitcom Christmas specials.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez Mammy

Cathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Anna Maxwell Martin. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 7

Anna Maxwell Martin makes her HIGNFY debut as she takes to the host's chair. She's joined by comedian Chris McCausland and presenter Steph McGovern on the panels, alongside regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Christmas Carole. Carole Mackay (Suranne Jones)

Christmas Carole

Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

Documentary - The Party's Over

The door may have closed on Inside No. 9, but there's still time to venture behind the scenes. This documentary tells the story of one of TV's darkest and most celebrated comedies, featuring cast interviews and extensive candid moments with creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

BBC Three 9:05pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

For Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Luke Pasqualino), Carl (Steve Pemberton), Andrew (Timothy West), Mark (Julian Rhind-Tutt), John (Marc Wootton), Elizabeth (Anna Chancellor), Rebecca (Katherine Parkinson), Rachel (Ophelia Lovibond), Stu (Reece Shearsmith), Ian (Tim Key), Jeremy (Ben Willbond). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sardines

A game of sardines at a family gathering to celebrate Rebecca and Jeremy's engagement quickly becomes very cramped and uncomfortable.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
60 min
Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson Live From Dumfries

Award-winning stand-up comedian Mark Nelson's triumphant homecoming gig at the sold-out Theatre Royal in Dumfries.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Jordan North, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Christmas Special

Greg Davies hosts a festive edition of the quiz with Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson and Jordan North joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix and a returning Daisy May Cooper.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Emmanuel Sonubi, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Lulu

QI

Series V, Christmas Special - Variety

A Christmas edition of the show, with Gyles Brandreth, Emmanuel Sonubi and Lulu.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Christmas Special

Host Dara O Briain, regular panellist Hugh Dennis and many of the comedians who have appeared this year mark the end of 2020 with a special show looking back on the year's events, along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.

Channel 5 logo 10:50pm (repeat)
Bradley Walsh: Legends Of Comedy. Bradley Walsh. Credit: Matt Frost

Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends

Episode 3 - Double Acts

Bradley Walsh unpacks what it takes to make it as a comedy duo whilst celebrating his favourite double acts of all time. Do opposites attract as with The Two Ronnies and French & Saunders? Or is it a case of them sharing a sense of the world and why it's funny, like Fry & Laurie or Armstrong & Miller? Bradley challenges today's comedy legends to unravel the secrets of the genre, alongside classic archive clips and first-hand anecdotes from his life in the business.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 2, Christmas Special

Goodness Gracious Me goes festive for Christmas. Mr "Everything Comes From India" makes some interesting arguments; the Robinsons and Coopers share a traditional meal; we see inside a women's drop-in centre; and Rav's Animal Hospital returns.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Steves (Steve Stamp), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the pirate radio sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, New Year Special - End Of Year Special

A compilation of highlights from the previous twelve months.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Paul Chowdhry: Family-Friendly Comedian. Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry: Family-Friendly Comedian

Paul Chowdhry's 2021-2023 stand-up show, recorded for TV.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

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