Schedule Wednesday 22nd December 2010
11:30am30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 6, Episode 2 - Calendar BoysWhen he hears that the Church Hall is in need of funds to remain open, Arthur decides to help raise money for the cause and, of course, to involve his good friends in the process.
5pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 4, Episode 7 - Mike ReidA celebration of the life and times of Mike Reid, the East End boy who started out on the wrong side of the law before bursting onto our screens as a stand-up comedian and ultimately becoming one of Britain's best-loved TV characters - Frank Butcher from EastEnders.
6:10pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
2006 Christmas Special, A Tale of Two Sweaters: Howard calls on Alvin, who's invited Clegg and Truly round for Christmas dinner. The perennial adulterer is wearing Marina's pullover in case she should happen to stop by - but is forced to make a lightning change when wife Pearl turns up instead.
6:30pm30 min
Shappi Talk
Series 2, Episode 1 - Single MumShappi Khorsandi, using her own experience, investigates what it's like being a single mum with guests Jerry Hall and comedian Celia Pacquola.
6:50pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
7pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 22, Christmas SpecialA special festive edition of the show. With Charles Kennedy on Ian's side and John Sergeant on Paul's.
7:40pm
(repeat)
8pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
8pm60 min
It's Paul Burling
One-off show in which Britain's Got Talent finalist Paul Burling gives his impressions of various comical showbiz characters.
8:05pm
(repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
8:20pm
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan AttractionAlan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?
9pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 1With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
9pm60 min
The Comedy Annual
Episode 1 - The Comedy Annual 2010Some of the biggest names in British comedy - including Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Mark Watson and John Bishop - come together to take a look back at 2010 and deliver their verdict on the most brilliant, outrageous and infuriating moments of the year. From the volcanic ash cloud to vuvuzelas, no comedy stone will be left unturned.
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little CrackerIt's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
9:15pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little CrackerChristmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 2With guest host David Mitchell and panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
10pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 3, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz NightChris is joined by guests Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne and Paddy McGuinness, who compete in a festive themed quiz night of fun.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 3With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 3Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little CrackerIt's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
10:45pm
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Christmas Special - Nan's Christmas CarolThis festive special sees Nan's acid-tongued insults catch up with her when the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, along with a dead husband, pay an unexpected visit, in this comic re-telling of Charles Dickens's tale A Christmas Carol. Is it too late for Nan to swap her Scrooge-like misery for some seasonal goodwill?
10:45pm
(repeat)
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little CrackerChristmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones hosts a seasonal chat show packed full of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and other fun.
11pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 13Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 4With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.
11pm15 min
iGod
Episode 2 - EgoIan causes the destruction of parallel earth 413 when his ego goes out of control by having demanding children of new genders. This causes problems, as there is a demand for 2,000 different public toilets.
11pm
(repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 5, Episode 2 - Cheryl Cole, Stacey Solomon, Shaun Ryder, Michael McIntyreA festive show in which Alan is joined by Cheryl Cole, I'm A Celeb winners Stacey Solomon and Shaun Ryder; plus Michael McIntyre.
11:15pm
(repeat)
Comic Fringes
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Hair Of The DeadA moving short story about a compassionate undertaker's assistant. Sarah Millican reads her story about Kitty, who does the hair of the dead... Just the front.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
11:20pm
(repeat)
Dirk Gently
Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Goodies
First broadcast of the sketch show in 25 years. Series 5, The OK Tea Rooms. The Goodies cause chaos in the West Country.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 3More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.
Midnight
(repeat)
The Funny Side Of...
Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of ChristmasClive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.