British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 2nd January 2025

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the 15th series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench). Copyright: Blueprint Pictures

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Sequel to the hit 2012 comedy drama in which a group of British pensioners retire to a hotel in India.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series J.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It

Micky Flanagan's 2024 stand-up special.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Boarders. Image shows left to right: Toby (Sekou Diaby), Jaheim (Josh Tedeku), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Omar (Myles Kamwendo), Femi (Aruna Jalloh)

Boarders

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows left to right: David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

New Year Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Harry Hill, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh and Fatiha El-Ghorri as they battle it out to see who knows the most about...everything!

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Billy And Us. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

Billy Connolly: In His Own Words

A profile of Billy Connolly, drawing on interviews, TV appearances and stand-up performances from his career.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh. Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh

A tribute to Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

A selection of episodes from the first series.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Mel Giedroyc

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 6

Mel Giedroyc guest hosts for the 5th time. Joining her on the panels are comedian Chris McCausland, as well as broadcaster Kirsty Wark.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sue Johnston, Hannah Fry, Greg Davies, David James, Alex Horne, Martin Lewis, Melanie Blatt. Credit: Avalon Television, Channel 4 Television Corporation

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2025, New Year Special - 412 Steps

Little Alex Horne has spent his Christmas feverishly polishing Greg Davies' coveted golden eyebrows trophy in preparation for the annual Taskmaster's New Year Treat. The five brave bunnies who are battling to win that trophy, by donning gloves, regretting things and moving water, are David James, Hannah Fry, Martin Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Sue Johnston.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Kinky Boots. Copyright: Miramax Films

Kinky Boots

A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Festival. Image shows from L to R: Shane (Hammed Animashaun), Nick (Joe Thomas)

The Festival

Comedy about a group of friends at their first music festival.

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