TV Series Start Dates
Dial M For Middlesbrough
Will be broadcast on Gold on 14th December
Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne.
The Return Of The Yuletide Kid
Will be broadcast on BBC Two Wales on 14th December
Comedy drama about a former child star who returns to his home town in Wales for Christmas.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Returns to E4 on 15th December
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
Cunk On...
Returns to BBC Two on 16th December
Spin-off from Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe featuring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk.
Tudur's TV Flashback
Returns to BBC One Wales on 16th December
Tudur Owen presents comic footage from the BBC Wales TV archive.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Returns to ITV2 on 16th December
Keith Lemon interviews celebrities whilst on a shopping trip with them.
Romesh's Look Back To The Future
Returns to Sky One on 17th December
Romesh Ranganathan hosts a show in which three guests have to predict the future, supported by hologram versions of themselves.
Rob Beckett's Savage Socials
Returns to E4 on 17th December
Rob Beckett looks back over the most interesting online content of the past week.
What A F***in' Year On TV With Mel B & Mel B
Will be broadcast on E4 on 17th December
Mel B and Bo' Selecta!'s Mel B (Leigh Francis) look at 2019's TV.
A League Of Their Own
Returns to Sky One on 19th December
Sports panel show for Sky1. Hosted by James Corden, with regulars Freddie Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Jack Whitehall.
I'll Get This
Returns to BBC Two on 19th December
Comedy entertainment series in which celebrity diners play games in order to not pay the evening's bill.
Would I Lie To You?
Returns to BBC One on 20th December
Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified.
In The Long Run
Returns to Sky One on 20th December
Semi-autobiographical comedy created by and starring Idris Elba, set in mid-1980s Hackney.
The Comedians At The King's
Launches on BBC Scotland on 22nd December
Stand-up show featuring veteran comedians.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Returns to Channel 4 on 23rd December
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play the famous words and numbers quiz with the help of guests.
The Reluctant Landlord
Returns to Sky One on 23rd December
Romesh Ranganathan stars in a semi-autobiographical sitcom about a man running his late father's pub.
The Goes Wrong Show
Launches on BBC One on 23rd December
BBC One comedy series starring the original founding Mischief Theatre members.
Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen
Will be broadcast on BBC Two on 23rd December
A documentary looking at the career of Hugh Grant, featuring an in-depth interview with the star.
Classic Christmas Comedy Moments
Will be broadcast on Channel 5 on 23rd December
Special compilation programme of Christmas-themed comedy.
Not Going Out
Returns to BBC One on 24th December
Fast-paced, gag-packed studio sitcom starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton.
Cinderella: After Ever After
Will be broadcast on Sky One on 24th December
David Walliams and Sian Gibson star as a married Prince Charming and Cinderella.
Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert
Will be broadcast on BBC Scotland on 24th December
Ed Byrne examines the issue of being spoiled.
Gavin & Stacey
Returns to BBC One on 25th December
A critic-pleasing, gentle and warm comedy about the romance between an Essex lad and Welsh girl.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Returns to BBC One on 25th December
Sitcom adaptation of the popular live stage show starring Brendan O'Carroll as aged housewife Agnes Brown.
The Unseen Two Ronnies
Will be broadcast on Channel 5 on 25th December
Documentary about, and highlights from, the Two Ronnies' 1986 Australian series.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Returns to Channel 4 on 26th December
Channel 4's annual topical end-of-year panel show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and featuring a host of well-known comedians as panellists.
Worzel Gummidge
Launches on BBC One on 26th December
Reimagining of Barbara Euphan Todd's Worzel Gummidge, starring and written by Mackenzie Crook.
Richard Osman's World Cup Of The Decade
Will be broadcast on Channel 4 on 27th December
Richard Osman looks back at the 2010s.
Peter Kay: In His Own Words
Will be broadcast on Channel 5 on 29th December
Biographical documentary looking at the life and work of comedian Peter Kay.
Joe Lycett: I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett
Will be broadcast on Channel 4 on 29th December
TV version of the hit stand-up show I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett.
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe
Returns to BBC Two on 30th December
Charlie Brooker turns his inimitably satirical eye to reviewing the whole of the previous 12 months.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Returns to BBC Two on 30th December
Topical comedy show presented by Frankie Boyle.
Only An Excuse?
Returns to BBC One Scotland on 31st December
Famous Scottish football satire show. Every Hogmanay, Jonathan Watson mimics Scotland's top personalities and the heroes and villains of football.
Dame Edna Rules The Waves
Will be broadcast on BBC One on 31st December
Dame Edna Everage hosts a one-off entertainment show.
Susan Calman's Not Quite End Of The Year Show
Will be broadcast on BBC Scotland on 31st December
Susan Calman celebrates Hogmanay 2019.
Jim Smith Live From Perth
Will be broadcast on BBC Scotland on 31st December
Comic farmer Jim Smith performs in his hometown..
Selling Scotland
Will be broadcast on BBC One Scotland on 31st December
Jack Docherty looks back at Scotlan's most memorable adverts.
A Year In The Life Of A Year
Returns to BBC Two on 1st January
Spoof review-of-the-year show from Rhys Thomas.
Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
Will be broadcast on BBC One on 1st January
A live show celebrating 10 years of hit sitcom Miranda.
Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason
Will be broadcast on BBC Two on 1st January
TV version of the 2019 stand-up show from comedian Dara O Briain.
Imagine... Lenny Henry
Will be broadcast on BBC One on 2nd January
Alan Yentob follows Lenny Henry as he releases his first autobiography.
First And Last
Launches on BBC One on 4th January
Jason Manford hosts this comedy game show in which contestants mustn't win, but mustn't come last either.
The Scotts
Will be broadcast on BBC One Scotland on 6th January
Sitcom in which Robert Florence and Iain Connell play two brothers.
Sick Of It
Returns to Sky One on 10th January
Karl Pilkington stars in this Sky 1 sitcom as a middle-aged man recently ditched by his long-term girlfriend.
'King Gary
Series starts in January
Sitcom about a working-class family man attempting to keep up with family, friends and neighbours.
Hypothetical
Returns in February
Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster host a panel show testing two teams of comedians on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous scenarios.