British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd December 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 7

Nellie is away with her "friend" and finding the experience very uncomfortable; meanwhile, the family try to manage without her. Her absence becomes more acute when Grandad has a fall and breaks his leg!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 3 - Walk

Eric announces his attention to compete at the next Olympic Games, and that he has already begun training with a succession of increasingly long walks. The next will take him all the way from their home in Acton, west London, to Brighton on the south coast, and Mr. Brown wages £20 on the endeavour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 8

Adrian has become successful and his new found wealth has gone to his head and the distribution of his unwanted goods is not altogether welcome. Grandad worries about his lost pigeon but a visit from the sister of an old acquaintance brings hope for the future for both he and Adrian.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 12

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With Scott Capurro and Stephen Armstrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 4 - Menace

The Sykes twins are playing host to the 10-year-old daughter of Eric's old army friend for the weekend. As sweet and innocent as she appears, Eric can't help but be suspicious after her elder sister's rain of practical jokes some years previously.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Bless This House. Sid Abbott (Sid James). Copyright: Thames Television

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 2 - Sid James

With his dirty laugh and nicotine-ravaged voice, Sid James was the definitive working man's comic star over three post-war decades.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sean Lock. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 2, Episode 6 - Meeting Twelve

With writer and critic Clive James, fantasy author Philip Pullman and musical comedian Tim Minchin.

U&Dave channel logo 10am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 3 - Justice

In hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Christmas Special

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 5

John Sergeant acts as host. With Germaine Greer on Ian's side and Lorraine Kelly on Paul's.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The Oven

It is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 4

Esther has a big question to ask Ken and Keith, while on the horizon, storm clouds gather.

U&W channel logo 12:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

U&Yesterday channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Arriving at Seymour's to find barriers and barbed wire,
Compo and Clegg realise that he must have invented something breathtakingly original: and so he has, but their initial interest is dimmed when the pedal-powered thing has to be road- and field-tested.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Sitcom Does.... Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Sitcom Does...

Episode 4 - Sitcom Does Christmas With Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson looks at how sitcoms have mirrored the madness and merriment of the festive period, featuring Gavin & Stacey, The Vicar Of Dibley and Father Ted.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 3 - Justice

In hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20pm (repeat)
Local Hero

Local Hero

A Texas oil executive is sent to Scotland to buy up an entire village for the site of a new refinery... but all does not go to plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook

Ronnies Corbett and Barker return with a final festive helping of fun from The Two Ronnies back-catalogue, plus music from Katie Melua.

U&Dave channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 5

John Sergeant acts as host. With Germaine Greer on Ian's side and Lorraine Kelly on Paul's.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 5 - Tidylicious

Sadie is sick to death with the low standards of hygiene in her home - and the apparent lack of interest from all the males she lives with, so she hires a housekeeper who turns out to be bananas.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

U&W channel logo 4:50pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 7

The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:45pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For Christmas

Howard faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.

U&W channel logo 6:05pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

BBC Two 6:20pm
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 1

It's Christmas: in the week that Kim Jong-Il died, Sir Gus O'Donnell predicted the breakup of the United Kingdom, and metal theives made off with a priceless sculpture, Radio 4 presents a festive review of the week's news. Sandi Toksvig is joined by Alexei Sayle, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp & Jeremy Hardy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of three episodes, including 2004 Christmas special "Merry Christmas" (20.05) and the 2005 New Year's special "Happy New Year" (21.20).

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Arriving at Seymour's to find barriers and barbed wire,
Compo and Clegg realise that he must have invented something breathtakingly original: and so he has, but their initial interest is dimmed when the pedal-powered thing has to be road- and field-tested.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Big Splash. Jo Brand. Copyright: Doghouse Media / What Larks Productions

Jo Brand's Big Splash

Episode 5

After spending several months exploring the British love of water, Jo Brand performs a one-off comedy set reflecting on her experiences of Britain's lakes, rivers and seas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
Come Dine With Me. Image shows from L to R: Gina Yashere, Duncan Norvelle, Paul Tonkinson, Sean Hughes

Come Dine With Me

Comedians Christmas Special: Going head-to-head in this festive special are Sean Hughes, Gina Yashere, Paul Tonkinson and Duncan Norvelle. Hughes serves up a non-festive menu, Norvelle's night includes a live nativity scene, Paul Tonkinson impresses with some feel-good Christmas carol singers, while Yashere lays on a risky raw-food menu.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
The Café. Image shows from L to R: Richard Dickens (Ralf Little), Sarah Porter (Michelle Terry). Copyright: Jellylegs

The Café

Series 1, Episode 6 - Deal Or No Deal

It's Carol's birthday and she's got a very difficult decision to make.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 3, Highlights Special

Highlights from the third series, plus new material.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Selection of highlights from classic sketch show The Two Ronnies, hosted by the eponymous duo with brand new music segments.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Thames Television

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 1, Christmas Special

Towards the end of their career together, Morecambe & Wise took their beloved mix of sketch, song and dance to Thames Television for this series.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Clash Of The Santas. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Robson Green), Howie (Mark Benton). Copyright: Granada Productions

Clash Of The Santas

Festive comedy drama starring Robson Green and Mark Benton. Bickering best friends Colin and Howie compete in the World Santa championships.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Christmas Special

A festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
75 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Christmas Special - Tom Cruise, Downtown Abbey, The Inbetweeners

Tom Cruise talks about his new movie; Laura Carmichael, Jessica Brown Findlay and Michelle Dockery discuss the Downtown Abbey special; and the cast of The Inbetweeners Movie drop by too. With music from Il Volo.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Christmas Special

Comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head up the teams for this year's Christmas capers, joined by guests pop duo Jedward, comedian Micky Flanagan, actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and The Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Little Johnny (Thomas Mills), Kevin (Johnny Vegas)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 11 - Johnny Vegas' Little Cracker

Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Shop Assistant (Barbara Windsor)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 1 - Barbara Windsor's Little Cracker

A budding young actress receives a boost in a short inspired by the life and times of Barbara Windsor.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 4

With Gavin away for the day, Julie jumps at the chance to take charge. Trouble looms, however... Meanwhile, Andy bumps into a butcher he's had a beef with in the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Grumpy Guide To Christmas, Christmas Special - The Grumpy Guide To Christmas

Meet the new breed of grumpies: a bit younger but no less embittered, with festive humbug and tales of seasonal Tourette's, inappropriate present-buying and the eating of reindeer.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 6

Second collection of highlights from QI Series 9 - aka the letter 'I' series.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 12

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With Scott Capurro and Stephen Armstrong.

Channel 5 logo 10:05pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

There's only one thing funnier than an hour with Tommy Cooper, and that's a Tommy Cooper hour in which Allan Cuthbertson, Tommy Godfrey, Glyn Houston, Damaris Hayman and Annette Potts join in the fun.

BBC Two 10:30pm
Tamara Drewe. Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: Ruby Films / WestEnd Films

Tamara Drewe

Film adapted from the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds about a newspaper writer who returns to her childhood home in the country.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

2010 Specials - Christmas Spirit

Satan decides to ban Christmas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Christmas Special - Matt Smith, Gillian Anderson, Russell Kane, Hilary Devey, Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter

A festive special featuring Time Lord Matt Smith, actress Gillian Anderson, top comic Russell Kane, Dragon lady Hilary Devey, Strictly champion Harry Judd, King of the Jungle Dougie Poynter and the Military Wives Choir.

Comedy Central 10:50pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Christmas Special

Fill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

Channel 5 logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Up The Chastity Belt. Lurkalot (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up The Chastity Belt

Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments followed by the entire third series.

Comedy Central Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Grumpy Guide To Christmas, Christmas Special - The Grumpy Guide To Christmas

Meet the new breed of grumpies: a bit younger but no less embittered, with festive humbug and tales of seasonal Tourette's, inappropriate present-buying and the eating of reindeer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Christmas Special - The Christmas Rush

When the Christmas snipping gets out of hand and the clients get too crazy, Carlo decides that he has had enough.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Christmas Special - Grumpy Old Women At Christmas

Linda Robson, Sheila Hancock, Germaine Greer, Janet Street-Porter, Jenny Eclair, Arabella Weir, Kathryn Flett, Lesley Joseph, Ann Widdecombe and Jilly Cooper bemoan supermarket shopping, multi-tasking and other "joys" of the season.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 3, Episode 6

Nancy Dell'Olio pops up in the most unlikely places, Alan Carr does his day job, and soap's most unlikely love story makes a return.

BBC Two 12:15am (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Rob Brydon Show Christmas Special

Noel Fielding, Sarah Harding, Rhys Darby and Angelos Epithemiou join Rob for some egg nog and festive cheer.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting Stars

With Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Kenneth Williams

Portrait of popular comic actor Kenneth Williams, star of TV, radio and film, whose outrageous antics masked loneliness and a life of paradoxes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:50am (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 1, Episode 1

Deadpan comedienne Jo Brand questions the phenomenon of the 'new man', and airs her displeasure of the interlopers to the glorious world of cake, such as rice, Jaffa, and Pontefract.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (repeat)
Max Wall

Heroes Of Comedy

Special - Max Wall

Profile of entertainer Max Wall, who combined physical comedy, slapstick, surrealism and stand-up in his performances - a style that has influenced a range of modern stars.

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45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

BBC Three 1:55am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Eddie (David Armand), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Samantha (Laura Haddock). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Christmas Special - It's A Don-Derful Life

It's Christmas time in the Danbury household and Don is making a final attempt to lead a normal life. But he has to contend with an out-of-control OAP, a violent Santa and someone close to home winning over his dream girl.

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Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 1, Episode 2

Jo Brand questions the lack of euphemisms for female masturbation, and sings about the progress of womens' rights issues.

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Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It. Copyright: Vera Productions

Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It

More deadpan wit with Jo Brand in this 1997 series of stand-up and sketch comedy based around life on the road.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sean Lock. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 2, Episode 6 - Meeting Twelve

With writer and critic Clive James, fantasy author Philip Pullman and musical comedian Tim Minchin.

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Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 8, Christmas Special - Pantomania

Terry and June play the cow in the office pantomime but have difficulty getting out of their costume when the hall is evacuated because of a fire scare.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
The Pranker. Ross Lee. Copyright: Big Talk Productions / Running Bare Pictures

The Pranker

A selection of five episodes from Ross Lee's hidden camera show.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 7, Episode 5 - Lee Evans, Bear Grylls, One Direction

Alan's guests are top stand-up Lee Evans; adventurer Bear Grylls; and boy band One Direction.

Comedy Central Extra 3:50am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Essex Patient

Tracey's enthusiasm for the cleaning business is not shared by Sharon, who is feeling distinctly under the weather.

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