British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st December 2012

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Cistern

When the toilet breaks, Stan and the family are forced to rush next door to use Jack's facilities until they can arrange for a replacement.

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 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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (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.

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 9

Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

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 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...

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials, Christmas Special

In a seasonal special, Ed Byrne is joined by comedians Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry to preview much anticipated Christmas telly specials.

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 6 - Codename: Portis

It's the day of the custody hearing, and the odds are stacked against poor Tim.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 2 - Bedtime For Bonzo

Having finally found work with a little help from Rona, Bill's been stuck on the night shift preparing airline meals. If that wasn't bad enough, the Porters have agreed to look after their neighbour's chronically flatulent dog.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 8:30am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

The farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.

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)
Millport. Copyright: BBC

Millport

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wild Rover

The Cumbrae Club is up and running and the islanders are already arguing over how it should be run. Meanwhile back at Bruce House,
Moira is in hysterics over her missing pet pooch. But will Irene risk missing the ferry and losing her job to help her unhappy sister?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 2

Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple.

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)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Duty Free Christmas

Once again, David persuades Amy to spend a holiday in Spain, but this time at Christmas. By an amazing quirk of fate, Linda and Robert are in the same hotel. David recommences his pursuit of Linda.

U&W channel logo 10:20am (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

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.

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

U&W channel logo 11:20am (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 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40am (repeat)
Christmas Lights. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Maxine Peake), Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green), Jackie (Nicola Stephenson). Copyright: Granada Television

Christmas Lights

Comedy drama starring Robson Green and Mark Benton which shows what can happen when families forget what the festive season is really about.

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 22, Episode 8 - A White Sweater And A Solicitor's Letter

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

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 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

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

Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!

Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.

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

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 2pm (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.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (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.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

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 5

Irene discovers her daughter-in-law's awful secret plan. Meanwhile Vera and her family face leaving their home without sufficient finances to ensure their future.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 2:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 8 - Albania

With Linda Smith, Sean Lock and Clive Anderson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Flushed Away. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Flushed Away

When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (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 42, Episode 5

David Mitchell hosts the topical comedy quiz. Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton are the guests joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One HD. Copyright: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Marjorie, Brian. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Komedia Entertainment

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Marjorie, Brian. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Komedia Entertainment

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
45 min
CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk. Image shows from L to R: Robert the Robot (Steven Kynman), King Justin the Messy (Justin Fletcher), The Giant (Andy Day), The Narrator (Bernard Cribbins), Jill (Cerrie Burnell). Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk

Filmed at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, with music performed by the BBC Philharmonic and featuring a large of cast of CBeebies stars, an amazing pantomime adventure comes alive in an enchanted land, featuring magical beans and dizzy Daisy the cow.

BBC One HD. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk. Image shows from L to R: Robert the Robot (Steven Kynman), King Justin the Messy (Justin Fletcher), The Giant (Andy Day), The Narrator (Bernard Cribbins), Jill (Cerrie Burnell). Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk

Childrens' pantomime starring CBeebies favourites in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk. Image shows from L to R: Robert the Robot (Steven Kynman), King Justin the Messy (Justin Fletcher), The Giant (Andy Day), The Narrator (Bernard Cribbins), Jill (Cerrie Burnell). Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk

Childrens' pantomime starring CBeebies favourites in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 3, Episode 6

The adventures of the characters from JB Morton's column.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

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 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (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

Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!

Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

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 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

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

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 5 - The End

The crew find themselves at the end of the universe.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Myths

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 1

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Nick Doody.

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

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 5

When Norman introduces the Oblivions to physical love, one thing leads to another.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Embassy Lark

The Embassy Lark

Episode 2, National Grumpshog Week: HMS Troutbridge joins the British Embassy staff in local celebrations.

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 8 - Must Be A Good Dancer

Smiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (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 Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 5.4, Is Britain Going the Burkiss Way Part 2: The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 2, Episode 10 - Codename: Last Scupper

There's nothing like the promise of death to deliver a much-needed kick up the derrière...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Shaparak Khorsandi

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 6 - Shappi Khorsandi's Little Cracker

Someone's fondness for Tucker Jenkins goes too far in a short inspired and written by Shappi Khorsandi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (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 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 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 44, Christmas Special

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 7 - Fingers And Fumbs

With Jo Brand, Dara O Briain and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Three 9pm (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.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Revolution, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Revolution

The Penny Dreadfuls present their latest play - their version of the French Revolution. Guest starring Richard E. Grant as Robespierre and Sally Hawkins as Marie-Therese, daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Julian Clary, Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian Clary

Omid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

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 6

Damian Lewis host the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, featuring guest panellists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 2

Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials, Christmas Special

In a seasonal special, Ed Byrne is joined by comedians Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry to preview much anticipated Christmas telly specials.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 14 - Gordon Ramsay, Ian McKellen, Miranda Hart, Kylie Minogue

Gordon Ramsay tells Alan all about his Christmas TV special; Sir Ian McKellen talks about reprising his role of Gandalf for the forthcoming film: The Hobbit; and Miranda Hart gives the lowdown on her award-winning series, Miranda. And music is from Kylie Minogue who performs a special version of Better the Devil You Know from her latest album - Kylie The Abbey Road Sessions.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

A look back at some of the best out-takes from Series 6.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode 3.5: The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, Episode 9 - Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Smith, Amy Macdonald

Dustin Hoffman talks about saving a jogger's life, Billy Connolly says he wishes he was Robert De Niro and Jennifer Saunders reveals she was nervous about explaining Viva Forever to the Spice Girls while Matt Smith talks about Doctor Who and Amy MacDonald performs live in the studio.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best Friend

Patsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tales From The Tower

Tales From The Tower

Episode 4, One Good Turn: Caretaker Bob spies on one of Blackpool's top cabaret acts struggling along the pier.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
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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.

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Father Ted

Three episodes of Father Ted, including the seasonal special, 'A Christmassy Ted'.

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45 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Christmas Special - Text Santa Christmas Special

Joining the panel in this week's Text Santa Christmas Special are Davina McCall, Olympic medallist and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Louis Smith, JLS star Aston Merrygold, Stacey Solomon and the inspiration behind 'Steve McDonald had a farm', Coronation Street favourite Simon Gregson.

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John Bishop's Britain

Series 2, Christmas Special

Filmed in front of a live audience in Manchester, John Bishop presents viewers with a mix of stand-up and short sketches on Christmas. This special episode includes Noddy Holder talking about Christmas songs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Dial M For Pizza

Dial M For Pizza

Episode 6: The sketch show team tackle an odd disease - and a legal Aladdin.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Singing In The Drain

Suze delights Linda by offering her a modelling job, but it soon becomes apparent that even walking in a straight line could prove tricky. Meanwhile, Jez has news of auditions for a new musical for Tom. Excited, he decides to take up singing lessons.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
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QI

Series A, Episode 8 - Albania

With Linda Smith, Sean Lock and Clive Anderson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
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The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 5 - The End

The crew find themselves at the end of the universe.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am
60 min version (repeat)
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Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 6

Damian Lewis host the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, featuring guest panellists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

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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.

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

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 5

When Norman introduces the Oblivions to physical love, one thing leads to another.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
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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.

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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 4 - New Best Friend

Patsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.

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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.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 14 - Gordon Ramsay, Ian McKellen, Miranda Hart, Kylie Minogue

Gordon Ramsay tells Alan all about his Christmas TV special; Sir Ian McKellen talks about reprising his role of Gandalf for the forthcoming film: The Hobbit; and Miranda Hart gives the lowdown on her award-winning series, Miranda. And music is from Kylie Minogue who performs a special version of Better the Devil You Know from her latest album - Kylie The Abbey Road Sessions.

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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 6

Comedy royalty Sean Lock and Dom Joly join host John 'the Sarge' Sergeant in the humorously heated debate show. Arguments include: 'Facebook friends are not real friends'.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
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Pramface

Series 1, Episode 3 - Edinburgh... In Scotland

Twelve weeks in to her pregnancy and, with no contact from Laura, Jamie is getting frustrated. Beth suggests a night out to take his mind off things... but secretly she's just trying to engineer a date.

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Misfits

Series 4, Episode 8

Rudy's passion for Nadine is put to the test when he tries to persuade her that they have a future together.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 5 - Singing In The Drain

Suze delights Linda by offering her a modelling job, but it soon becomes apparent that even walking in a straight line could prove tricky. Meanwhile, Jez has news of auditions for a new musical for Tom. Excited, he decides to take up singing lessons.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
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Pramface

Series 1, Episode 4 - Man Of The Moment

Jamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 7 - Law And Order

Karl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
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Millport

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wild Rover

The Cumbrae Club is up and running and the islanders are already arguing over how it should be run. Meanwhile back at Bruce House,
Moira is in hysterics over her missing pet pooch. But will Irene risk missing the ferry and losing her job to help her unhappy sister?

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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.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 8 - Medicine

In this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 2

Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.

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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 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
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Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 3 - Gym

Mark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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Snap

Series 3, Episode 2

Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple.

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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 Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Beachcomber... By The Way

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 3, Episode 6

The adventures of the characters from JB Morton's column.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 1

Tamsyn Trelawny's existence as a smuggler is threatened by the arrival of a new customs inspector.

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