British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 20th December 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - I'm Going Slightly Mad

It's been 14 weeks since Bill left the bakery, and she's starting to feel the pressure of being unemployed. Strange dreams haunt her sleep, and she doesn't know what to do. Ben, meanwhile, has a new assistant, Chris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 1 - Here's Looking At You, Kid

Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 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 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 2

The team are horrified that the media have been invited to one of Malcolm's citizenship sessions. Plus, Anita's got problems with childcare and Luke is having a 'quarter life' crisis.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (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 5 - Codename: Blood

Tim's spy senses should be tingling when he strikes a dodgy deal with The Examiner. Meanwhile, Marcus is given a taste of power, and he likes it...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 7 - Cricket, Lovely Cricket

Horace Hepplewhite continues to try and prevent his beloved railway station from being closed down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
The Best Of Les Dawson. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The Glums debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley discuss pathos.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?

The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

Unnatural Acts

Episode 2.4, Monkey Business: A lion with poor cuticles? A trip to a safari park trip throws up unexpected attractions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 1

Returning series of the ever-popular panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. The players are Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock and Tony Hawks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

U&W channel logo 10:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 11am (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.

U&W channel logo 11:25am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 26, Christmas Special - Merry Entwistle And Jackson Day

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

U&W channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented Room

Jonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 7 - Cricket, Lovely Cricket

Horace Hepplewhite continues to try and prevent his beloved railway station from being closed down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The Glums debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley discuss pathos.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 12:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Colin Smith (Ralf Little), Young Sheridan (Frankie Taylor), Marilyn Smith (Sheridan Smith)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 8 - Sheridan Smith's Little Cracker

One little girl is destined for stardom in a short inspired by the life and times of Sheridan Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 4 - Atoms

With Jo Brand, Howard Goodall and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 11 - Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4

Karen tries to get Vera and Irene back on speaking terms after their vitriolic falling out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 5

Will Young is in the host chair, along with captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. They are joined by X Factor's Sinitta, comedians Mark Watson and Paul Foot, and cool DJ Toddla T.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 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 6 - Pint Sized Roy

Roy accidentally gets shrunk to just five inches tall. Home alone, he destroys the anniversary cake that Becky baked for their grandparents. How will Roy make it up to his sister, and will he return to normal size?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

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

U&W channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (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 22, Episode 8 - A White Sweater And A Solicitor's Letter

A letter intended for Compo interests the town and terrifies his son, Tom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 8 - Bridesmaidamundo

When Sadie interferes in her aunt's wedding, she discovers an uncomfortable truth from the past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
The Best Of Les Dawson. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

The Best Of Les Dawson

Episode 4

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 7, Episode 3 - Is There A Father Christmas?

Christmas is on the horizon and Mr. Sims is elected to co-ordinate school festivities by getting Michaela Strachan to play Father Christmas. Mr. Holliday, who usually does the role, is not pleased.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.

U&W channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:25pm (repeat)
The Belles Of St. Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Miss Millicent Fritton (Alastair Sim), Flash Harry (George Cole). Copyright: London Films / STUDIOCANAL

The Belles Of St. Trinian's

The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30pm (repeat)
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts. Nyukhin (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 2 - The Bear

Smirnoff (Julian Barratt) a rude and boorish landowner, calls on the recently widowed Popova (Julia Davis). Also starring Reece Shearsmith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 1 - Here's Looking At You, Kid

Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:40pm (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas Duty

Stan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented Room

Jonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Spaceship. Captain Gordon Taylor (James Fleet). Copyright: BBC

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sick

The crew contract a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 3

Malcolm is distracted by a breast feeding mother during a birth registration, causing Lorna to suspect he might have made his first ever mistake...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 1, Episode 7 - Cricket, Lovely Cricket

Horace Hepplewhite continues to try and prevent his beloved railway station from being closed down.

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 28, Episode 7 - The Crowcroft Challenge

Howard sees the hidden potential of wearing an all-engulfinq crow outfit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

The Glums debate culinary insularity and Jim and Bentley discuss pathos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (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 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...?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Walking The Dogs. The Queen (Emma Thompson). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

Walking The Dogs

Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 1, Episode 3

Stomach pain pushes despairing doctor Daniel Radcliffe to desperate lengths. His older self, Jon Hamm, suffers the unsavoury effects of his addiction.

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Sexxx. Copyright: Loaded TV

Sexxx

Episode 6 - Show

Liza puts pressure on Ben to cough up some financial support, so he and Pauly attempt to introduce their wares to the mainstream domestic market and hire a stall at the Ideal Home exhibition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Delivery

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC HD 9pm (repeat)
Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame. Michael Grade. Copyright: Finestripe Productions

Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame

Michael Grade explores the rich history of the very British Pantomime Dame.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jack Dee, David Mitchell, Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, Kylie Minogue, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow

Joining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame. Michael Grade. Copyright: Finestripe Productions

Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame

Michael Grade explores the rich history of the very British Pantomime Dame.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Sharon (Katherine Rose Morley), Sharon's Mum (Sharon Horgan)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 11 - Sharon Horgan's Little Cracker

Christmas on the Horgans' turkey farm is a hectic time and 14-year-old Sharon must do her share of the plucking.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 1, Episode 6

It's a ruthless fight to finish where there are no winners, just a loser. This time, the jokers aren't allowed to scream in the scary part as they ride a rollercoaster. Also, they face embarrassment analysing the public's handwriting and force each other to be unhelpful guides as they meet and greet visitors to Brighton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Little Crackers. Dad (Darren Boyd)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 12 - Darren Boyd's Little Cracker

Darren Boyd has been given a great honour, singing at his school's local Christmas concert, and he can't wait to share the news with his mum and dad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Proposal

It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 2

The team are horrified that the media have been invited to one of Malcolm's citizenship sessions. Plus, Anita's got problems with childcare and Luke is having a 'quarter life' crisis.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback / TalkbackThames

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Highlights Special - A Juicemas Carol - Chapter Two

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Mark Wright return for part two of the Christmas special.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
95 min
Adam Hills

Adam Hills Stands Up Live

Adam Hills performs stand-up in front of an audience at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Rude Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison, James Buckley. Copyright: Comic Relief

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 2, Episode 2 - Patience

Mark Watson continues to look at the virtues, with the stand-up this week on the topic of 'patience'. Assistants Tim Key and Tom Basden wait politely in line to perform their poems and songs.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Being Eileen. Copyright: BBC

Being Eileen

Family-based comedy focussing on Birkenhead's Lewis family, particularly recently widowed grandmother Eileen.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 3

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dave Angel

1990s Eco-Warrior Dave Angel performs at the Mallard Theatre and a confused delivery man arrives with gifts from a star.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Atkinson People

The Atkinson People

Episode 3, George Dupont: The French philosopher remains an enigma, despite an exhaustive biography.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Episode 9 - Codename: Pulp Friction

While Chris tells one porky too many in a bid to turn Marcus into a celebrated author, Portis busily prepares for Caitlin's birthday, but fails to factor in a major obstacle in the form of saboteur Tim.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
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The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Christmas Special

Jedrington's family is incarcerated by evil lawyer Skulkingworm in London's infamous prison The Skint, until they can repay a mysterious and vast debt. Will Jedrington rescue his family in time for Christmas or lose them forever? And is there more to the name Secret-Past than meets the eye?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 1 - Gold Card

John Weak puts the man into management. He's randy, devious, sexist and drink-sodden, a high-powered marketing director with the morals of a skunk, the skin of a rhino and the brain of a one-celled organism.

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A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 8

The sixth series bows out with guest appearances from Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, comedian Lee Mack and actress Billie Piper.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

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The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Christmas Special

Jedrington's family is incarcerated by evil lawyer Skulkingworm in London's infamous prison The Skint, until they can repay a mysterious and vast debt. Will Jedrington rescue his family in time for Christmas or lose them forever? And is there more to the name Secret-Past than meets the eye?

U&W channel logo Midnight (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Spaceship. Captain Gordon Taylor (James Fleet). Copyright: BBC

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sick

The crew contract a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am
60 min version
(repeat)
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 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 1, Episode 6

It's a ruthless fight to finish where there are no winners, just a loser. This time, the jokers aren't allowed to scream in the scary part as they ride a rollercoaster. Also, they face embarrassment analysing the public's handwriting and force each other to be unhelpful guides as they meet and greet visitors to Brighton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

U&W channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

Comedy Central 12:50am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

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

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Walking The Dogs. The Queen (Emma Thompson). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

Walking The Dogs

Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
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The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 1, Episode 1

Dale Maily meets members of the Occupy movement in London, a group tries to make Tony Blair a saint, and regular characters James and Barnaby attend the Liberal Democrat conference.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Delivery

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:10am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback / TalkbackThames

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Highlights Special - A Juicemas Carol - Chapter Two

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Mark Wright return for part two of the Christmas special.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 5

Dynamic debating courtesy of team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound along with their guest panellists. Here, chair John Sergeant welcomes Katy Brand and Mark Watson.

Comedy Central 1:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

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

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A Young Doctor's Notebook. Image shows from L to R: Older Doctor (Jon Hamm), Young Doctor (Daniel Radcliffe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

A Young Doctor's Notebook

Series 1, Episode 3

Stomach pain pushes despairing doctor Daniel Radcliffe to desperate lengths. His older self, Jon Hamm, suffers the unsavoury effects of his addiction.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Series 1, Episode 2

James and Barnaby are out canvassing for votes during the London Mayoral election hoping to help get Boris Johnson re-elected, whilst Dale Maily is at the Jubilee weekend.

Comedy Central Extra 1:40am (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 1

Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.

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Chekhov: Comedy Shorts. Nyukhin (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 2 - The Bear

Smirnoff (Julian Barratt) a rude and boorish landowner, calls on the recently widowed Popova (Julia Davis). Also starring Reece Shearsmith.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Proposal

It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

Unnatural Acts

Episode 2.4, Monkey Business: A lion with poor cuticles? A trip to a safari park trip throws up unexpected attractions.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

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Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 2 - Conference

Jez and Mark are at a hotel, each with their own nightmare to defuse. Mark is offered a promotion on condition that he delivers a presentation to the entire board, while Johnson takes a shine to Big Suze and tries to bribe Jeremy into letting him sleep with her.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 61, Episode 1

Returning series of the ever-popular panel game, hosted by Nicholas Parsons. The players are Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock and Tony Hawks.

BBC Four 3am (repeat)
Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame. Michael Grade. Copyright: Finestripe Productions

Michael Grade's History Of The Pantomime Dame

Michael Grade explores the rich history of the very British Pantomime Dame.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Daniel Ings), Manfred (David Fynn), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Pete (Rafe Spall), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Anna (Pippa Duffy). Copyright: Objective Productions

Pete Versus Life

Series 2, Episode 6 - Does Pete Dream Of Electric Sheep?

Pete starts dating a new girlfriend, Tilly, who believes that UFOs are of alien origin. All is going well, until Pete discovers that Chloe, 'the one that got away', is going out with his nemesis, Jake.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 7, Episode 3 - Is There A Father Christmas?

Christmas is on the horizon and Mr. Sims is elected to co-ordinate school festivities by getting Michaela Strachan to play Father Christmas. Mr. Holliday, who usually does the role, is not pleased.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 1 - Here's Looking At You, Kid

Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.

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