Schedule Saturday 22nd December 2012

2point4 Children

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.

Terry & June

Terry and June are looking forward to the festive season. June is overjoyed when she discovers an exciting parcel under the bed. Touched by Terry's apparent generosity, she buys him something special - but the contents of her Christmas box are not what she expects.

Waiting For God

After her health scare, Diana's unknowingly reinvigorated her drive for meanness. That should make for an interesting sequence of events, as Sarah arrives and announces she intends to give birth there at Bayview!

Last Of The Summer Wine

In avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.

Terry & June

When Terry and June organise a New Year's Eve Party for friends and family, they are upset that their daughter can't make it.

2point4 Children

Bill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.

On The Buses

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.

4 O'Clock Club

Rap and comedy combine to tell a tale of sibling rivalry. Rookie teacher Nathan Carter starts his first day back at Elmsbury High School where he was once - well - not the best kid in the class.

The Liver Birds

Sandra is inspired by the works of Bertrand Russell to help her fellow man. Beryl is a reluctant follower, but the pair step up to the plate when colleague Irene runs into some marital stress.

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Sitcom Does...

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.

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Vic and his team examine the world's most expensive piece of art, find out what exactly is the point of babies and discover whether you can buy a pet from a vending machine.

My Family

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.

Last Of The Summer Wine

In avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Blueberry Woman enjoys a family reunion, Eddie Bigg lends his friend his favourite pencil and Gerald gets confused during a police identity parade.

The Vicar Of Dibley

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?

Horrible Histories

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series.

My Family

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.

To The Manor Born

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

The News Quiz

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

Only Fools And Horses

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.

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th and 29th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

A repeat run of the entire series profiling Eric and Ernie.

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

A dead goldfish, a crying woman and a trip to the local sewage works are just a few of the things Stanley has to deal with in this week's episode.

QI

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

Hancock's Half Hour

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.

Round The Horne

Episode 2: Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the BBC backroom boys - and more in The Clissold Saga.

QI

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

Horrible Histories

Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument; and more...

Have I Got News For You

Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens is in the host's chair, with guest panellists Miles Jupp and Susan Calman joining Ian and Paul.

Roy

It's Valentine's Day and Roy starts to have very strange feelings whenever he's near Kathy. He goes green and queasy, has butterflies and hot and cold flushes, could he really be in love with his arch nemesis?

Without A Clue

Farcical late-80s take on the Sherlock Holmes stories, starring Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley and Lysette Anthony.

My Family

A selection of three episodes from the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

Dani's House

Dani is convinced co-star Sophie is trying to steal her juicy storylines. When she gets Jack a job on McHurties as her spy, she hadn't banked on him having a crush on her rival. Meanwhile, Grandma Judith visits and can't help pranking, but Maisy is determined to get her own back.

What's So Funny?

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

Dad's Army

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Porridge

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

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

The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie

Documentary about Sir Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC during the 1970s who commissioned many comedy hits.

Little Crackers

It's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.

Little Crackers

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

Porridge

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Eric & Ernie

Single drama telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise's formative years, from child stars to national treasures.

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

QI

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

Live At The Apollo

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

Live At The Apollo

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

Outnumbered

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

Father Ted

A night of episodes from Channel 4's most successful sitcom.

Have I Got News For You

With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Jeremy Hardy presents a humorous lecture on the subject of popularity.

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Festive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.

A Young Doctor's Notebook

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

The Jason Byrne Show

Comedian Jason Byrne remembers just how much fun you can have with a food tray and a flight of stairs.

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Mock The Week

With guests guests Kevin Bridges, Ed Byrne and Chris Addison.

Lemon La Vida Loca

Why is Keith spending so much time with Emily Atack? Why have the neighbours complained about his Christmas lights? And is it ever OK to buy your girlfriend a boob job for Christmas? All will be revealed as we get to spend some more time with the REAL Keith Lemon.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

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.

The Plank

Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.

QI

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

Lemon La Vida Loca

In this final part, Keith and Rosie jet off for a romantic skiing break and then head home to host a star-studded fancy dress Christmas party. Why has Keith bought his mum a hovercraft? And will a confession about his 'friendship' with Emily Atack ruin Christmas?

Gimme Gimme Gimme

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

Limmy's Show!

The final episode in the series builds to a crescendo as Adventure Call phone-in host, Falconhoof, has two very feisty callers to deal with - if only they understood the concept of teamwork.

8 Out Of 10 Cats

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.

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.

Being Eileen

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

Have I Got News For You

With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

Sitcom Does...

Hugh Dennis explores the highs and lows of family life, as shown in our favourite sitcoms. Featuring the domestic delights of the Royles, Outnumbered and more.

Little Crackers

A shy teen prepares for her first kiss in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julia Davis.

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

Little Crackers

The Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.

Don't Sit In The Front Row

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.

QI

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the third series of the E4 sitcom.

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

Argumental

Dave's very own comedy debating show returns for the second part of its third series. This episode features guests Jimmy Carr and Will Smith. Jimmy argues that kids working in sweatshops is a good thing, and the panel debate Derek Acorah.

Outnumbered

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Highlights from the past series, where Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus have been joined by hosts including Lee Mack, Kathy Burke, Richard Ayoade, Nick Grimshaw, Ne-Yo, Example and Jack Whitehall.

Impractical Jokers

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.

A Young Doctor's Notebook

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

Him & Her

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.

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Peep Show

Jeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.

Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.

The Revolution Will Be Televised

The Chipping Norton Witch Hunt begins, the Liberal Democrats have some broken promises returned to their HQ, and, whilst Dale Maily spends the day at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to understand what being British actually means, James and Barnaby have a date with the Chancellor, George Osborne.

The Revolution Will Be Televised

Whilst Dale Maily is at Glade Festival getting to the bottom of drugs, James and Baranaby are trying to endear themselves to the students of Manchester University before a meeting with the Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willets.

Little Crackers

Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.

What's So Funny?

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