Schedule for 19th December 2012 (full list)

6am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dirty Bowling

A new area manager is putting pressure on Rona and Bill at the bakery. Ben, meanwhile, is increasingly busy at his lock-up, and friends are starting to wonder if he's got a fancy woman.

6:30am (repeat)

Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Jane's still struggling to look Diana in eye, but nevertheless brings news that the board intend to erect a new hospital wing on the Bayview complex. It seems there are a few extra quid in sickies these days.

7am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - Young At Heart

Bill is livid following Ben's revelation of the contents of the lock-up, and the grotty new area manager at work isn't making life any easier, particularly with a new wage payment plan.

7am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 3 - In Luton Airport No One Can Hear You Scream

The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV.

7am (repeat)

Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: Grades

Tim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?

7:30am (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 3 - Handsworth

Mark performs in the Drum Centre in Handsworth, Birmingham, to explore reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and how takeaway food affects the space-time continuum.

7:30am (repeat)

Spy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Codename: Bookclub

Tim really wants to join Marcus's book club, well, what he thinks is a book club. Meanwhile, the Examiner demonstrates his unique lie-detecting skills.

7:40am (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 3, Episode 8

Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.

8am (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

8:20am (repeat)

The Best Of Les Dawson

Episode 2

Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.

8:30am (repeat)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

8:35am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly No Dancing

The farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.

9am (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

9am (repeat)

Winston

Winston, Episode 4 - What Do You Reckon?

Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?

9:40am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

10am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

10:20am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

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

10:30am (repeat)

My Family

Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We Bring

Christmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!

11am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

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

11am (repeat)

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

A selection of episodes from the science-based children's sitcom.

11:35am (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Trace Of Tracy

A teenage girl disappears at the mansion of '70s rock god Roy Pilgrim. In the bizarre world of former rock legends, Jonathan seems a lot happier than Maddy; but then she was always more of a Percy Sledge girl.

11:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred Astaire

Will hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?

12pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

12:15pm (repeat)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 10 - Sanjeev Bhaskar's Little Cracker

It really is a Christmas to remember in a short inspired, written and directed by Sanjeev Bhaskar.

12:20pm (repeat)

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.

12:30pm (repeat)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

1:40pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

2pm (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 10 - Aviation

With Julia Morris, Peter Serafinowicz and Rich Hall.

2pm (repeat)

Ladies Of Letters

Series 11 - Ladies Of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3

The women have a major falling out after Vera's theories about Irene's relations cause family uproar.

2:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

2:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

3pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

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

3pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 5

The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.

3:20pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 4

Noel, Phill, and guest host Adam Buxton are joined by Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates, American stand-up Margaret Cho, magician Dynamo, and soul singer Beverley Knight.

3:30pm (repeat)

Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Death In The Family

Roy is fed up of cleaning his great aunt's house every Saturday, until he discovers that the O'Briens are to set to inherit her fortune. When his aunt unexpectedly dies, Roy feels guilty about being greedy, but perhaps he is worrying unnecessarily.

3:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

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

3:55pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

4:10pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

4:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Christmas Special - Merry Entwistle And Jackson Day

Santa, alias Smiler, needs reviving after a strenuous day - but possibly not with a strong drink.

4:30pm
30 min

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas

A one-off animated version of the Nativity tale for CBeebies. It retells the story of Jesus's birth from the point of view of a female cow.

4:30pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We Bring

Christmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!

4:30pm (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 7 - Megatronic

Sadie uses bribery and corruption to beat Dede in the race to be deputy head girl, even though she really doesn't want the job.

5pm (repeat)

The Best Of Les Dawson

Episode 3

Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.

5pm (repeat)

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 2 - Upstairs, Downstairs And Bumps In The Night

Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers.

5:30pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 3 - In Luton Airport No One Can Hear You Scream

The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV.

5:35pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Trace Of Tracy

A teenage girl disappears at the mansion of '70s rock god Roy Pilgrim. In the bizarre world of former rock legends, Jonathan seems a lot happier than Maddy; but then she was always more of a Percy Sledge girl.

5:40pm (repeat)

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?

5:50pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

6pm (repeat)

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 3 - Rude

The crew have some space tourists on board, but it turns into a holiday from hell.

6:25pm (repeat)

Rising Damp

Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has Everything

Rigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!

6:30pm
30 min

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 4 - Ottery St. Mary

Mark performs at the King's School in Ottery St. Mary, Devon, to discuss Coleridge's embarrassing childhood, pixies, and what happens when you put 5000 people in a square with a lit tar barrel.

6:30pm (repeat)

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 3

Surely it couldn't hurt for Norman and Max to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?

6:55pm (repeat)

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.

7pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 13 - The Christmas Club

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 28, Episode 6 - Elegy For Small Creature And Clandestine Trackbike

Howard's new bike is difficult to conceal from Pearl.

7:30pm (repeat)

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 4, Episode 6

Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.

7:55pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Class Of 62

A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.

8pm (repeat)

All About The Good Life

Documentary exploring behind-the-scenes of classic suburban sitcom The Good Life.

9pm
60 min

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 5 - Christmas

GOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.

9pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

9pm
60 min

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 6

Gillian and Robbie grow closer while Alan calls the wedding off, in an emotional conclusion to the series. But can Celia rise to the occasion, face her demons and get Alan back?

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series F, Episode 5 - France

With Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

9pm
30 min

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 9 - Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker

Controversial horror film The Exorcist has just been released and it's terrifying cinema goers up and down the country. Including 18-year-old Paul O'Grady.

9:30pm
30 min

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 10 - Katy Brand's Little Cracker

When 10-year-old Katy Brand makes an earth-shattering discovery on Christmas Eve, the magic and sparkle of the festive season vanishes

10pm (repeat)

A Child's Christmases In Wales

A one-off period comedy, peeping into the lives of a south Wales family's Christmases across the 1980s. Written by Mark Watson.

10pm (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience

Gilbert tackles his hardest assignment yet as he goes on patrol with the South Wales Police, taking a turn at police dog training and joining a mounted team policing match day in Cardiff. First shown on BBC Wales.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Highlights Special

In this special edition we have a look back at 2010, a year which saw the fall of Gordon Brown, a Con-Dem Coalition, the raise of the Tea Party Movement, and Hislop and Merton satirising it all.

10pm (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 4, Episode 3 - Handsworth

Mark performs in the Drum Centre in Handsworth, Birmingham, to explore reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and how takeaway food affects the space-time continuum.

10:30pm (repeat)

Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows

Episode 1 - Pubs

Gus Murdoch looks at the sacred cow that is the Great British pub.

10:45pm (repeat)

Jelly Mountain

Episode 2: Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth.

10:50pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 14, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The concluding part of the compilation show of the best bits from the current series. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson with an array of celebrity guests.

11pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

11pm
30 min

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 4

It is the eve of Waterloo and our two heroes face the prospect of seeing each other face to face, if only it was not across a battlefield. And is Marengo's life at risk from another more immediate enemy?

11pm (repeat)

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Episode 2, Death: The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a whole new career.

11:15pm
15 min

Mission Improbable

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ice!

Jane finds herself trying to beat famous adventurer Marcus Wolfton across the arctic tundra, in a bid to be the first journalist to record the voice of the last speaker of a dying language.

11:25pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

11:30pm (repeat)

Penny Points To Paradise

Comedy starring Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. A pools winner celebrates in a guest-house full of crooks.

11:30pm (repeat)

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 3.1, Happy New Year: The London flatmates throw a party, with dates to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.

11:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series A, Episode 10 - Aviation

With Julia Morris, Peter Serafinowicz and Rich Hall.

Midnight (repeat)

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 3 - Rude

The crew have some space tourists on board, but it turns into a holiday from hell.

12:05am (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 13 - Davina McCall, Jon Richardson, Olly Murs, Harry Hill, Rebecca Ferguson

Alan's guests are presenter Davina McCall, who chats about her latest fitness DVD; comedian Jon Richardson, who discusses his debut DVD; TV Burp star Harry Hill; and singer Olly Murs. Rebecca Ferguson performs Shoulder to Shoulder.

12:15am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Highlights Special

In this special edition we have a look back at 2010, a year which saw the fall of Gordon Brown, a Con-Dem Coalition, the raise of the Tea Party Movement, and Hislop and Merton satirising it all.

12:30am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy 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...

12:30am (repeat)

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 3

Surely it couldn't hurt for Norman and Max to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?

12:45am (repeat)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry's Little Cracker

Someone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.

1am (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?

1am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

1:05am (repeat)

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 1, Episode 8

Nervous audience members can breathe a sigh of relief, as Jack Dee subjects four final Front Rowers to the mercy of his guest panel. Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Lloyd Langford go to town on the last group of contestants.

1:10am (repeat)

A Child's Christmases In Wales

A one-off period comedy, peeping into the lives of a south Wales family's Christmases across the 1980s. Written by Mark Watson.

1:10am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners Rude Road Trip

The stars of sitcom The Inbetweeners hit the road for Comic Relief, in search of 50 rudely named places in 50 hours.

1:15am (repeat)

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 2

John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are joined by Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican. Arguments include whether a threesome is better in the imagination than in real life.

1:30am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

1:30am (repeat)

Paddy McGuinness Live

Patrick McGuinness performs a live show at Manchester's MEN.

1:40am (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.

2am (repeat)

Winston

Winston, Episode 4 - What Do You Reckon?

Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?

2:10am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

2:25am (repeat)

Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

2:30am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 1 - Sophie's Parents

Mark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.

2:35am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.

2:40am (repeat)

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many Dogs

When the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.