British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 23rd 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 2, Episode 3 - Hormones

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

A repeat run of the series Ladies of Letters Go Crackers. Repeated again as of 12.00.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Good Samaritans

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.

BBC Two 6:30am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Gigglebiz Christmas Special

Justin Fletcher is back to get the nation's under-sixes laughing their Christmas socks off in a special seasonal edition of the comedy sketch show.

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 4 - One Night In Bangkok

Ben's father drops into town, with his young Thai wife. However, neither Ben nor Tina were aware of her existence, and the news isn't helped to go down by Frank's attitude.

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 1

Victoria Coren takes over as host, with old host David Baddiel as one of the panellists. The other guests are Richard Coles and David Mitchell. Topics include The Queen, social networking websites and Barbara and Margot from The Good Life.

BBC Two 7:35am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 2 - Assembly

Having his brother Nathan as a teacher at his school is having a disastrous effect on Josh's ability to have fun, scheme schemes and scam scams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Man Downstairs

Beryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 8, Happy Christmas: The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC

The Clitheroe Kid

1964 Christmas Special, Double Trouble: The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize Timmy

Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

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

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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 selection of episodes from the fifth series of the children's comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Armstrong and Miller

Armstrong And Miller

Episode 3: Australian lifestyle - and a Euro rock band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Special - 1974

Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.

Radio 4 11:15am
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Desert Island Discs

Kirsty Young talks to comedian, actress and writer Dawn French.

U&W channel logo 11:40am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Christmas Special - Mary Christmas

One young girl seems set to have a particularly un-merry Christmas, while Ben looks upon the new year as a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 58, Episode 6

Another episode from the Charter Theatre in Preston for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus Lancashire-born Victoria Wood on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The Château

General Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (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, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

U&Yesterday channel logo 12:25pm (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

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

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cowboy

Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black Coat

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 2 - Discoveries

With Vic Reeves, Arthur Smith and Clive Anderson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10pm (repeat)
Jack & The Beanstalk. Image shows from L to R: Jill (Denise Van Outen), Jack (Neil Morrissey). Copyright: Wishbone Productions

Jack & The Beanstalk

The traditional panto is given an affectionate and boisterous, star-studded spin by award-winning comedy writer Simon Nye.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 3 - Dogs

With Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Clarkson and Neil Mullarkey.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50pm (repeat)
St Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Kelly Jones (Gemma Arterton), Polly (Lily Cole), Taylor (Kathryn Drysdale), Peaches (Amara Karan), Celia (Juno Temple), Chloe (Antonia Bernath), Chelsea Parker (Tamsin Egerton), Andrea (Paloma Faith). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's

Revival of the classic film series, sttarring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. The girls rally round when the school is faced with financial ruin.

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 8

A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 8, Happy Christmas: The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (repeat)
The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie. Bill Cotton. Copyright: BBC

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.

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 7

Kirsty Young hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth.

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 8 - Magical Roy

When Roy causes the theft of Bill's taxi, he decides to earn money to buy a new car. Working as sidekick to a kids' entertainer, Roy sacrifices his weekends without being paid. Will Roy realise that he is being used?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC

The Clitheroe Kid

1964 Christmas Special, Double Trouble: The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Cinderella

Cinderella

Simon Nye's comic version of the traditional fairy tale, with an all-star cast.

BBC HD 4pm (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 4:30pm (repeat)
Eric & Ernie. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe (Daniel Rigby), Ernie Wise (Bryan Dick). Copyright: Blue Door Adventures

Eric & Ernie

Episode 1 - Eric & Ernie

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

U&W channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (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

Series 5, Episode 8 - Doggy Day Afternoon

Dani has to dogsit Zarina's pet pooch Truffles and they inadvertently become an online sensation when the poodle starts to sing. But will animal lover Ruby scupper their new found fame? Meanwhile, Maisy and Megaboyd go to ever more extraordinary lengths to outdo each other, as they compete to enter Britain's Got Weird Talent, who will win the day?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Aladdin. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Aladdin

A pantomime production of the classic tale, recorded at Wimbledon Theatre in London.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

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

U&Yesterday channel logo 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 29, Episode 5 - All That Glitters Is Not Elvis

When Alvin and Entwistle see Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis is still alive, they feel a duty to help the King make an appearance.

U&W channel logo 5:55pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Christmas Special - Mary Christmas

One young girl seems set to have a particularly un-merry Christmas, while Ben looks upon the new year as a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Highlights Special - Archie Gets Busted

Archie travels back to the future to graduate from school but must first convince the mysterious headmaster that he has given up time travelling. Series finale featuring all the best bits from the series.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6:20pm (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 29, Episode 6 - Eva's Back In Town

When a worldly-wise old acquaintance of Alvin's makes an appearance, she proves to be just the woman to make Howard's life more complicated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

BBC HD 6:30pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
60 min
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

BBC Two 6:30pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Armstrong and Miller

Armstrong And Miller

Episode 3: Australian lifestyle - and a Euro rock band.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Series 3, Episode 1 - William Holds the Stage

When an old boy of the school gives a lecture on Hamlet, William gets a somewhat confused idea that Shakespeare's plays were written by a man called Ham.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - Live!

Martin Jarvis performs Richmal Crompton's comic classics, live on-stage in front of audiences.

BBC Two 7:35pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

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

Sky Arts 2 8pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Fry (Daniel Roche), Headmaster (Stephen Fry)

Little Crackers

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

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

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Walking And Talking. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Kath (Ami Metcalf). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Walking And Talking

Episode 1

Walking home from school after taking a love test, Kath and Mary are accosted by an initially hostile Jimmy the Jew - but Mary has a secret she's brewing up to tell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 8, Happy Christmas: The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

Comedy Central Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

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

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Bill (Bill Bailey)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little Cracker

Christmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC

The Clitheroe Kid

1964 Christmas Special, Double Trouble: The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8:45pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Meera (Narisa Padhiar), Meera Syal

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 12 - Meera Syal's Little Cracker

Uncle Satnam steps out from Santa's shadow in an autobiographical short written by and starring Meera Syal. Filmed in 3D.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 2, Christmas Special

Pauline wishes Charlie wasn't there, Lisa's not happy with her present from Dan and there's a disaster at Bianca's... will it be a Christmas to remember?

Loaded TV 9pm
30 min
Marshal's Law. Lesland Marshal (Jason Attar). Copyright: Golden Tortoise

Marshal's Law

Episode 4 - A Deadly Trifle

Meet Police Community Support Officer, Lesland Marshal, and step into the mad life of Britain's most diligent hobby bobby.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 5 - Christmas

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

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
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.

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 42, Episode 8

Miranda Hart hosts the topical panel quiz for a third time, with guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Labour's Tom Watson MP.

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

Him & Her

Series 3, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 1

Victoria Coren takes over as host, with old host David Baddiel as one of the panellists. The other guests are Richard Coles and David Mitchell. Topics include The Queen, social networking websites and Barbara and Margot from The Good Life.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show. Dara O Briain

Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show

Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.

BBC HD 10:30pm (repeat)
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Christmas Special

To celebrate the festive season Sarah is joined by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and EastEnder Shane Richie.

BBC Two 10:30pm
30 min
The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

The Sarah Millican Television Programme

Christmas Special

To celebrate the festive season Sarah is joined by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and EastEnder Shane Richie.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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 10:30pm (repeat)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Episode 6, Normal Work: Pondering his life as a cartoonist proves to be more dangerous and revealing than intended.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Two Thousand Years Of Radio. Marcus Brigstocke

Two Thousand Years Of Radio

Series 1, Episode 6 - Steaming - Radio Victoriana

Meet other dandies on the Dandy-Line, early Victorian ankle-pornography is exposed, and science is praised for inventing a gun that only works on non-Englishmen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening

Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 1

Mock The Week returns for another series. Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by guests Milton Jones, Chris Addison, Seann Walsh and Greg Davies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
1966 And All That

1966 And All That

Episode 3, The 1960s: It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 3: Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 2 - Discoveries

With Vic Reeves, Arthur Smith and Clive Anderson.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

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

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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.

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Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy Ted

When Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am (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 8

Miranda Hart hosts the topical panel quiz for a third time, with guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Labour's Tom Watson MP.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.

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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 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black Coat

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

Comedy Central 12:25am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan Rivers

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.

BBC Two 12:30am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

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

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

The first three episodes about four 16-year-old girls who play football together.

BBC Two 1am (repeat)
French Film

French Film

Romantic comedy starring Hugh Bonneville. After interviewing a pretentious film director, Jed Winter is forced to re-evaluate his views on love.

Comedy Central Extra 1:10am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

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

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 8

This week, Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound team up with Katy Brand and Chris Addison to argue the toss over issues such MP's wages and whether all car exhausts should be fitted with trumpets.

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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 5 - Poor

Edina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.

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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 6 - Slags

In the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Armstrong and Miller

Armstrong And Miller

Episode 3: Australian lifestyle - and a Euro rock band.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

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 5 - Holiday

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (repeat)
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 5, Episode 1

In the studio this week, Jeremy Clarkson, Katherine Jenkins and Jason Manford are battling it out and there are appearances from Britney Spears and Robbie Williams.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 8, Happy Christmas: The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities.

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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.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Harry Hill

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 4 - Harry Hill's Little Cracker

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

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Little Crackers. Comedian (Alan Davies)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 5 - Alan Davies' Little Cracker

The adage about a man and his dog is put to the test in a short inspired and co-written by Alan Davies.

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