Schedule for 1st January 2013 (full list)

6:20am (repeat)

Being Ronnie Corbett

Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.

6:25am (repeat)

My Family

Series 2, Episode 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

6:30am (repeat)

On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

7am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

7:20am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

7:30am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

The staff of Grace Bros. take a trip to Costa Plonka while the department is being remodelled.

7:30am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 10 - School Council

Nathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.

8am (repeat)

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

8:30am (repeat)

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 5

The show comes live from Las Vegas with an American co-host. They chat with a married star couple, a Jewish comedian and a professional gambler.

8:55am (repeat)

Sooty

Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.

9:10am (repeat)

Sooty

Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.

9:35am (repeat)

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.

11am (repeat)

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

11:30am (repeat)

Bad Language

Episode 4

Des is joined by Jarlath Regan. On Keith's team is the BAFTA-winning comedian Susan Calman.

12pm (repeat)

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.

12pm (repeat)

Round The Horne

Episode 3: Kenneth Horne meets BBC sound effects men and a pantomime horse in The Clissold Saga.

12:05pm (repeat)

The Boys In Blue

Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village.

12:30pm (repeat)

Jim The Great

Episode 0 - Pilot

Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.

1:35pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

2pm (repeat)

Being Ronnie Corbett

Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.

3:20pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

3:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

4pm (repeat)

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

5pm (repeat)

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3.1: Singers Tommy and Sheila have a supermarket to open - and go silver surfing.

5:30pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

5:30pm (repeat)

Country Matters

Episode 1: Dave and Cathy leave the city for Drayton Warlock's pastoral idyll.

5:35pm (repeat)

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.

6pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

A selection of episodes, including a "Best of" compilation, of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

6pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

A selection of episodes, including a "Best of" collection, of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

6pm (repeat)

Routemasters

Episode 1 - Taking The Michelangelo

When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.

6:15pm
15 min

15 Minute Musical

Series 7, Episode 6 - Barack of Ages

Can Barack Obama find the strength to fight for another presidential term? With enough power ballads and rock anthems he can.

6:30pm
30 min

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 5, Episode 1 - Meera Syal

Meera Syal tries eating snails, watches The Last Tango In Paris, and attends a football match for the first time.

6:30pm (repeat)

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

7pm (repeat)

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

7pm (repeat)

Round The Horne

Episode 3: Kenneth Horne meets BBC sound effects men and a pantomime horse in The Clissold Saga.

7:30pm (repeat)

Jim The Great

Episode 0 - Pilot

Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up.

7:30pm
90 min

Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes

With footage from Frankie's personal archives, anecdotes from friends, colleagues and famous fans, and extracts of correspondence with the likes of Sir Laurence Olivier, The Unseen Frankie Howerd lifts the lid on the legendary comic, 20 years after his death.

8pm (repeat)

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.

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

A selection of episodes from the first series of the touring stand-up show.

9pm (repeat)

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 13 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2012

Jimmy Carr puts another panel of celebrities to the test as they battle it out to see who remembers most about 2012. Guests include Jonathan Ross, Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and James Corden.

9pm
30 min

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

9pm
45 min version (repeat)

The News Quiz

Series 79, Highlights Special

Compilation of the best bits of The News Quiz from 2012, presented by Sandi Toksvig.

9:30pm
30 min

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

9:45pm (repeat)

The Shuttleworths

Early Specials, New Year Special - New Year With The Shuttleworths

Celebrate the New Year with The Shuttleworths.

10pm (repeat)

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - Five Go To Rehab

New special in which the original characters parodied from Enid Blyton are revealed to have failed to live up to their ideals and been forced to confront the modern world.

10pm (repeat)

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Christmas Special

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

10pm
60 min

Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe

Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2012 Wipe

Charlie Brooker dissects the past 12 months of news, social, political, and global events in his unique style.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

10pm
60 min

Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been!

Liza Tarbuck celebrates Ken Dodd, who has been tickling the nation's chuckle muscles with Jam Butty Mines and Diddy Men for nearly 60 years.

10pm (repeat)

Bleak Expectations

Series 5, Episode 6 - A Loved-Up Life Potentially Totally Annihilated

Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an advent calendar of evil that will culminate on Christmas day with the total destruction of the universe.

10:30pm (repeat)

How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 3

With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring. The topics include dating, politicians and the reputation of the Scots.

10:30pm (repeat)

Brüno

Prank comedy film starring Sacha Baron Cohen as a disgraced gay Austrian fashion journalist seeking fame and fortune in the US of A.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.

10:50pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2

The smash-hit sports panel shows runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

10:55pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

11pm (repeat)

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Chris O'Dowd, Mark Wootton and Dean Lennox Kelly play three ordinary blokes who accidently discover a rift in the space-time continuum.

11pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Panel game that contains lots of difficult questions and a large amount of quite interesting facts.

11pm (repeat)

Heresy

Series 8, Episode 1

With Mark Steel, novelist Jessica Berens and actor and national treasure Christopher Biggins.

11pm (repeat)

Dan And Nick: The Wildebeest Years

Episode 1, Cold Turkey with Dan and Nick: It's 'Fish Gordon' with only 48 hours to save the aquarium.

11:10pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Christmas Special - Black Canary

The famous female illusionist, Marella Carney - The Black Canary - is found dead at her rambling mansion. For Jonathan, an encounter with both an old flame and the swashbuckling Detective Inspector Gideon Pryke adds even more spice to an already baffling enigma.

11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

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

11:30pm (repeat)

The History Plays

Episode 2 - Stonehouse In Alice

An imagined confrontation between the fugitive MP John Stonehouse and a young journalist Ed who seems to be after more than just a good story. With Blackadder star Tim McInnerny and Eric & Ernie actor Daniel Rigby.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons

The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.

11:35pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".

11:45pm (repeat)

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, New Year Special - Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal, Rosamund Pike, John Bishop, Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, Pink

Tom Cruise says he ignores anyone who says 'no' to him; Hugh Jackman says he owes his career to Russell Crowe; Billy Crystal reveals he is the schmuck that turned down Toy Story; Rosamund Pike says Tom educated her; and John Bishop says he embarrasses his children; while Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry talk baking; and Pink says she was scared of marriage.

11:45pm (repeat)

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.

Midnight (repeat)

Routemasters

Episode 1 - Taking The Michelangelo

When Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.

12:10am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - The Magic Of Tommy Cooper

Few comedians have made a more lasting impression upon the British public than the fez-capped Tommy Cooper. This Heroes Of Comedy special is a tribute to the man and his mastery of magic.

12:20am
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

12:30am (repeat)

Hebburn

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dressing Up Fancy

Sarah's parents from York are due to visit Hebburn for the first time; Ramsey's on hand to show them around, and Pauline's desperate to impress. But things could get out of hand when a second wedding is mooted.

12:30am (repeat)

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

12:30am (repeat)

Lemon La Vida Loca

A repeat run of the entire first series of the mockumentary.

12:50am (repeat)

The Last Leg

Last Leg Of The Year 2012, Special - The Last Leg Of The Year

Adam Hills is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide an intelligent and off-beat commentary on the significant moments of 2012.

1am (repeat)

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Rapper

Siobhan's team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song Get it On, which may upset the Catholic competitors.

1:05am (repeat)

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 5 - Knocked Up And Homeless

Laura is settling in well at Jamie's place - a bit too well. Keith is sick of her being there, Jamie is tired of sleeping on the sofa and Mike and Beth have had enough of not being able to see their mate. Something's got to give, but the eventual confrontation kicks off a much bigger crisis.

1:15am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

1:20am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

1:35am (repeat)

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aaargh

At eight and half months, Laura is in the final stages of pregnancy. She's also stuck at home and really bored.

1:40am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

1:45am (repeat)

Fry And Laurie: Reunited

UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.

2am (repeat)

Heresy

Series 5, Episode 3

With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring. The topics include dating, politicians and the reputation of the Scots.

2:05am (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular

Following the success of last year's New Year Specstacular, Alan Carr is back running riot around Channel 4 HQ welcoming in 2013 with unpredictable madness, party games and special guests.

2:05am (repeat)