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Preview - QI: Operations
Hopefully tonight's edition of QI will leave you in stitches.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th December 2017Comics on joking about race and immigration
Phil Wang has a messy relationship with the British empire. Evelyn Mok felt dirty joking about her family. Kae Kurd riffs on being a refugee. Aisha Alfa was shocked to find she had a 'black perspective'. They talk patriotism, stereotypes and stigmas
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 15th December 2017Sally Phillips interview
We chatted to actor and writer Sally Phillips about comedy, European accents, special cuddles, writing films and more...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 15th December 2017Graham Linehan confirms IT Crowd is set for US remake
Writer is on board for NBC's 'reimagining' of the British comedy, which will be the channel's third attempt to deliver the show to an American audience.
The Guardian, 15th December 2017I talk to: Guz Khan
For years, Guz Khan was a school teacher but he's now a full-time comedian who after a successful pilot last year, has been given a full series of Man Like Mobeen on BBC Three.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 15th December 2017Comedy books of the year
Funny tomes for not-so funny times including books by Robert Webb, Joan Rivers and Eddie Izzard.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 15th December 2017Thirty Christmases review
The story of a brother and sister trying to come to terms with a traumatic event may not sound like the most promising basis for a feelgood Christmas production, but few shows have quite so much festive soul as Thirty Christmases.
Ian Cater, What's On London, 15th December 2017Piers Morgan in trouble for comments about Nish Kumar
Piers Morgan has incurred the wrath of a number of comedians following his provocative tweet about Nish Kumar earlier today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th December 2017Only Fools: all 18 Xmas specials ranked
But - from diamond smuggling and doppelgangers to Batman and blown-up coaches - which is the greatest Only Fools & Horses Christmas special? Here's the definitive ranking of all 18. Lovely jubbly indeed.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 15th December 2017League of Gentleman specials: spoiler-free preview
Comedy revivals often feel a bit forced, but nothing here feels like its been dusted off or reheated.
Rob Smedley, Cult Box, 15th December 2017Man Like Mobeen -- exceptionally funny character comedy
Guz Khan stars as a Muslim man trying to shake off suspicions of terrorism in the BBC series.
Harriet Fitch Little, The Financial Times, 15th December 2017Tiernan's new C4 comedy has an Inbetweeners feel to it
It's the role Tommy Tiernan was born to play.
Michael Lanigan, JOE, 15th December 2017Videos
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10am2 min
Big Field
Series 3, Episode 2 - The ApprenticeLord Alan Sugar becomes a gangster rapper in this surreal version of the popular TV show The Apprentice.
11:30am30 min
No Smoke
Wannabe chef, Hardeep, and the force of nature that is Penge Princess, Shazza, clash over ways to save their failing Vape café in Dundee.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 8, Episode 9Elaine Malcolmson, Alex Bell, Ashley Storrie and Ahir Shah take part in the panel show.
6pm25 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 51, Episode 7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis talk about what might happen in 2018, there's a look at Emerson Mnangagwa's first weeks as President of Zimbabwe from Daliso Chaponda, and Kiri Pritchard-McLean asks if Peppa Pig is causing trouble for the NHS. John O'Farrell joins to discuss his new book Things Can Only Get Worse? And Jake Yapp distills every Christmas song ever into one adorable pop hit.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 10Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.
9pm60 min
Tommy Cooper Forever
Episode 2The documentary series continues to trace Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.
10pm30 min
QI
Series O, Episode 8 - OperationsIf you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 12, Episode 12Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe examine the biggest and most entertaining news stories and rounds up the main talking points of the week, with special guests including Jon Hamm and Rag'n'Bone Man who performs Human.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 11 - Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Gwendoline Christie, Sam SmithMark Hamill pays tribute to Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega talk about the secrecy surrounding Star Wars, Gwendoline Christie talks about some of her more extreme fans and Sam Smith performs live in the studio.