BBC TV, Comedy schedule Saturday 22 December 2012

Saturday 22 December 2012

  1. Early

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    1. 00:05

      Holiday in Handcuffs

      Romantic comedy. An aspiring artist plans to bring home the perfect boyfriend at Christmas

      BBC Two

    2. 01:15

      Pramface Series 1, Edinburgh... in Scotland

      3/6 Laura still has not decided whether to have the baby, but heads off to university anyway. (R)

      BBC Three

    3. 01:45

      Pramface Series 1, Man of the Moment

      4/6 Jamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. (R)

      BBC Three

    4. 02:15

      Russell Howard's Good News Series 6, Episode 2

      2/12 Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news. (R)

      BBC Three

  2. Afternoon

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    1. 16:00

      The Game Plan

      Family comedy. An American footballer decides to prioritise fatherhood over his career.

      BBC Two except Wales

    2. 17:45

      Dad's Army Series 5, Time on My Hands

      13/13 An enemy pilot bails out and becomes tangled up with the town clock. (R)

      BBC Two Scotland only

  3. Evening

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    1. 18:15

      Porridge The Desperate Hours

      Fletcher plans to add a bit of Christmas spirit to the season with his home-made liquor. (R)

      BBC Two Scotland only

    2. 19:00

      The Prince and the Showgirl

      A beautiful American showgirl living in London is romanced by a visiting prince.

      BBC Four

    3. 19:15

      Porridge The Desperate Hours

      Fletcher plans to add a bit of Christmas spirit to the season with his home-made liquor. (R)

      BBC Two England, Northern Ireland only

    4. 21:00

      Live at the Apollo Series 7, Episode 8

      8/8 Jack Whitehall presents comedy from Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi. (R)

      BBC Three

    5. 21:30

      Live at the Apollo Series 7, Episode 7

      7/8 Jason Manford presents comedy from Tom Stade and Jimeoin. (R)

      BBC Three

    6. 21:30

      Never Mind the Buzzcocks Series 26, Episode 13

      13/13 Bob Mortimer hosts, with guests Melanie C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey and Joey Page.

      BBC Two except Wales

    7. 22:30

      Never Mind the Buzzcocks Series 26, Episode 13

      13/13 Bob Mortimer hosts, with guests Melanie C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey and Joey Page.

      BBC Two Wales only

    8. 22:50

      Fraochy Bay Series 2, Seall Santa (Snowbells in the Sleigh)

      9/10 The festive season is upon the townsfolk and preparations begin for the celebrations. (R)

      BBC ALBA

    9. 23:55

      Limmy's Show Series 3, Episode 6

      6/6 Limmy takes to the street in his bed and has Jacqueline found true love at last?

      BBC One Scotland only

  4. Late

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    1. 00:10

      Being Eileen Lapland

      Festive comedy drama about a family who journey to Lapland to find Santa. (R)

      BBC HD

    2. 00:10

      Family Guy Series 8, Brian Griffin's House of Payne

      16/21 Lois encourages Brian to submit a pilot script to a network, but things don't go to plan. (R)

      BBC Three

    3. 00:35

      Family Guy Series 8, April in Quahog

      18/21 The local news announces that Earth will be destroyed by a black hole in 24 hours. (R)

      BBC Three

    4. 00:55

      American Dad! Series 1, Roger Codger

      5/23 Stan invites his boss over for dinner, but the family fear getting caught hiding Roger. (R)

      BBC Three

    5. 01:00

      QI Series H, Hocus-Pocus

      14/16 Stephen Fry conjures up some hocus-pocus in a special Christmas edition of the quiz. (R)

      BBC Two except Scotland

    6. 01:20

      American Dad! Series 1, Homeland Insecurity

      6/23 Francine decides to throw a block party to get in touch with the neighbourhood. (R)

      BBC Three

    7. 01:30

      Never Mind the Buzzcocks Series 25, Episode 12

      12/13 With guests Jason Derulo, Joe Wilkinson, Jason Manford and Helen Skelton. (R)

      BBC Two except Scotland

    8. 02:10

      Him & Her Series 3, The Proposal

      It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. (R)

      BBC Three

    9. 02:40

      The Revolution Will Be Televised Episode 1

      1/6 Dale Maily is at the Occupy movement in London to have a word with the hippies. (R)

      BBC Three

    10. 03:10

      The Revolution Will Be Televised Episode 2

      2/6 James and Barnaby canvass for votes during the London Mayoral election. (R)

      BBC Three
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