Schedule Wednesday 28th December 2011
11:30am30 min
Dave Podmore
Episode 1 - Dave Podmore's SuperinjunctionWhen the work dries up for England's laziest cricketer, Dave Podmore resolves to get himself back in the spotlight - by keeping himself out of it.
6:15pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled 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.
6:30pm
(repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
6:30pm30 min
Heresy
Series 8, Episode 5Victoria Coren and guests Matthew Parriss, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Dave Gorman challenge received opinion and knee-jerk thinking.
7pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 1, Episode 5 - The HolidayHarold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.
7:55pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Little ProblemsRodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?
8pm
Top Gear
Christmas Special of the motoring show, featuring many comic moments. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain... with distinctly mixed results.
8pm
(repeat)
Son Of Rambow
Comedy set in in 1980s England in which two young boys from very different backgrounds join forces to make a film.
9pm
(repeat)
Sitcom Does...
Episode 1 - Sitcom Does Families With Hugh DennisHugh Dennis explores the highs and lows of family life, as shown in our favourite sitcoms. Featuring the domestic delights of the Royles, Outnumbered and more.
9pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
A selection of extended episodes from the 40th series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 24.00.
9pm95 min
The Untold Tommy Cooper
This one-off special looks at the untold life of British national treasure, comedian and magician Tommy Cooper. Drawing on details from the meticulous diaries of his life-long manager Miff Ferrie, The Untold Tommy Cooper features previously unheard audio and unseen archive footage from Cooper's personal and professional life, including material never performed before.
9pm
(repeat)
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 6 - Kathy Burke's Little CrackerThe Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.
9:15pm
(repeat)
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 1 - Victoria Wood's Little CrackerFor eight-year-old Eunice, this Christmas is going to be different. This year it's just her and her dad, and there's little festive spirit to be found.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 5Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Trollied
Series 1, Episode 6Julie is in a right pickle when the new area manager and an old friend calls in a favour. Elsewhere, Kieran gets some stick for his 'beard'.
10pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
10:15pm
(repeat)
Benidorm
Summer SpecialOur favourite holidaymakers are back for a one-hour Summer special. Will Mel survive? Will Mick be left stranded in a Benidorm jail? Will Janice run off with Jack? Will The Oracle ever reach dry land? And just how will Madge cope?
10:30pm
Comic Relief 2011: What a Cracker
Michael McIntyre heads up a galaxy of stars in this 90-minute special showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2011. Lenny Henry, JLS and Dermot O'Leary report back on how this year's record-breaking 108 million pounds has been spent in Africa, while McIntyre sets out on a mission to thank as many people as possible here in the UK for their fundraising efforts, including David Walliams and James Corden.
10:30pm60 min
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
10:35pm35 min
Felix & Murdo
New sitcom pilot starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller set in 1908, the year the Olympics first came to London.
10:55pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 5 - PoorEdina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.
11pm30 min
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed
Series 1, Episode 3Comedy by Nick Mohammed set at Tilford Road Police Station.
11pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 4, Episode 5England cricketer James Anderson and comic Jimmy Carr join in the fun in a must-see fix that sees Corden, Bishop and Thompson limber up for a rhythmic gymnastics contest.
11:10pm
(repeat)
Armstrong And Miller
A look at some of the best bits from Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller's Channel 4 sketch show. Featuring a variety of classic sketches from their fourth series (2001), it's jam-packed with old favourites and more nudity than is probably necessary.
11:20pm
(repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 1, Christmas Special - Tom Cruise, Downtown Abbey, The InbetweenersTom 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.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 6 - BirthWhen Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.
11:40pm120 min
Ben Elton: Laughing At The 80s
Ben Elton: Laughing At The 80s is a two-hour romp through the very best comedy of the 1980s. Ben tells the tale of the decade in which he first came to public attention and provides new insight and revelations on a story that he was at the heart of.
Midnight
(repeat)
