Schedule Monday 26th December 2011
10am30 min
...At The Stand
Hardeep At The Stand, Christmas Special - Christmas At The StandHardeep Singh Kohli present a selection box bursting full of festive gags.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Science of ChristmasWith Professor Richard Dawkins, Mark Gatiss, Roger Highfield, Helen Arney.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 8, Christmas SpecialIn this special Christmas edition David Mitchell is joined by Lee Mack, Jack Dee, Rufus Hound and Graeme Garden to talk on the subjects of reindeer, decorations, boxes and pantomime.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.
7pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series, including the 2008 Christmas special (21.00). Repeated again as of 22.20.
7pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
2011 Specials - Ernie WiseOne-half of the most popular comedy duo Britain has ever produced, Ernie Wise passed away in March 1999. This is his remarkable story.
9pm
(repeat)
Sitcom Does...
Episode 4 - Sitcom Does Christmas With Ricky TomlinsonRicky 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.
9:30pm30 min
The Royal Bodyguard
Episode 1 - The Limping AssassinIt's the Commonwealth Conference in Scotland, but there's intelligence that suggests a planned assassination attempt on The Queen.
10pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
10pm30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.
10pm
(repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood - Seen on TV: Victoria Wood looks back over her TV career.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 5, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz NightChris will be competing against mighty comedy actor James Corden, X Factor singing sensation Olly Murs and Pineapple Studios' irrepressible Louie Spence as each endeavours to win their supporters in the audience a share of a festive thousand pounds.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Father Ted: Unintelligent Design
An interview with Father Ted writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews.
11pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Christmas SpecialRussell invites viewers to hang up their Christmas stockings for a festive edition of Russell Howard's Good News.
11pm45 min version
The News Quiz
Series 76, Episode 1It'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.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Shooting Stars
Series 3, Christmas SpecialWith Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Small, Far Away - The World Of Father Ted
Documentary following the creators of Father Ted as they return to Craggy Island on the 15th anniversary of the sitcom's launch.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Ruth Jones
Episode 5 - Ruth Jones' Christmas Cracker 2011James Corden, singing legend Lulu and comedy sensation Micky Flanagan join Ruth on a special festive chat show with music from Manic Street Preachers.
Midnight
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...