Schedule for 14th December 2013 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Hypnotist

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

6:30am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

7am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

7:05am (repeat)

Carpool

Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.

7:25am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

8:15am (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

8:15am
15 min

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 41 - Luck What Luck?

When Dinga obtains a magic waistcoat, Councillor Cowdrey is determined to get his hands on it.

9am (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

10am (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

10:45am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

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

11am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 1

Messrs Barker and Corbett reunite to present some of their favourite sketches.

11am (repeat)

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

Dark comic satire about the Cold War and mutually-assured nuclear destruction between the USA and USSR.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 11, Episode 16

Christian O'Connell is host. With comedian Ian Stone, CNN sports anchor and correspondent Amanda Davies, former Tottenham Hotspur footballer Gary O'Reilly and Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady.

11am (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 12 - Chips

Roy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.

11:05am (repeat)

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 6

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

12pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.

12:05pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

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

12:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 18th and 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 23.00.

12:15pm (repeat)

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 7

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

12:30pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

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

12:30pm (repeat)

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

1pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 3 - Songs & Serials

More classic Ronnies, this time looking at the songs and serials that became a much-loved staple of their shows.

1pm (repeat)

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 3, Episode 1

The Severn Bridge and Millennium Stadium do battle with wildcard entry, Stonehenge.

1:30pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 8 - Erotomania

Mrs Tishell has been wearing a collar to combat neck pain for years. The doctor urges her to remove it, thinking she doesn't really need it.

2pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

2pm (repeat)

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 9 - The International Christmas Pudding

An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert.

2:30pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To Know

After Sir Humphrey admits to not telling Hacker things on the basis that "there are certain things it is best for a minister not to know", Hacker demands that he is told everything. Sir Humphrey complies, and soon gives him everything - including details of stationary requisitions.

3:15pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 12 - Lockdown

When Dexter enforces the no-phones rule in the 4 O'Clock Club, Josh rebels and decides to test once and for all just who is in charge in detentions - the teachers or the pupils.

3:35pm (repeat)

My Phone Genie

Episode 26 - Mobbsy's Girlfriend

Mobbsy's obsession with a new Girlfriend App on his phone leads Gene to take him and the girls inside the app in order to dump her.

3:45pm (repeat)

Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 2, Episode 12 - Uncle Troy

Rather than confess to Hammond that he scared off a substitute teacher, Roy pretends to be his uncle, teacher Troy O'Brien. He maintains the facade but Miss Sheringham is suspicious. Can she prove Roy and Troy are the same person?

4:15pm (repeat)

Dani's Castle

Series 2, Episode 7 - Location, Location, Location

Dani's opportunity at a big Hollywood role with a castle location offers opportunities for Rich and Bogmoor - but is he seems too eager to be bothered with reading the script or small print...

4:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

5:30pm (repeat)

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

5:40pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke Out

Tom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.

5:40pm (repeat)

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

5:45pm (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 5, Episode 3 - Bunny Tales

Ruby swears Dani to secrecy about her fear of rabbits. But when Zarina overhears this, will Dani be able to stop her turning it into a storyline on the 1000th episode of McHurties? Meanwhile, Maisy is determined to win Ben's giant stuffed dinosaur away from him by hook... or crook.

6pm (repeat)

The Best Of Les Dawson

Series compiling the best of the work of northern comedy legend Les Dawson.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?

Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!

6:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

BBC Two celebrates the life and work of Dad's Army star John Le Mesurier.

7pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.

7pm (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

7:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

8pm (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.

9pm (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

9pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

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

9:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

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

10pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

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

10pm (repeat)

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

10pm (repeat)

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 3

Josie tries to introduce this episode, but Jim takes over to explain the format of the show. The short opening sketch about sudoku shows the pair at their best and they continue to try and outdo one another with 'Fesco', 'Chaitrose' and 'Ainsburys'! The sketches continue to outdo the one before with two naked strangers jumping out of a wardrobe to surprise someone.

10:05pm
60 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 5, Episode 10 - David Beckham, Will Ferrell, Leona Lewis, Gillian Anderson

Jonathan welcomes David Beckham in his first major television interview since retiring from football. He's also joined by one of Hollywood's biggest comedy actors, the star of Anchorman, Will Ferrell and Leona Lewis will be spreading festive cheer singing a Christmas classic.

10:30pm (repeat)

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Money

Jason Byrne looks at money and remembers the job in which he was paid with second-hand swimming caps.

10:35pm (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Episode 16 - Seann Walsh, Michael Bublé, Keith Lemon

Alan is joined by comedians Seann Walsh and Keith Lemon and Canadian singer/songwriter Michael Bublé, who drops in for a chat and performs his latest single, You Make Me Feel So Young.

10:55pm (repeat)

The Wrong Mans

The first three episodes of the comic thriller.

11pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa Man

A job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?

11pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

A selection of extended episodes from the fifth series of the satirical stand-up show.

11:05pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Christmas Special

Fearne Cotton goes up against Holly Willoughby - but for the first time ever, there will be three teams, as the beautiful Kelly Brook returns as a guest team captain.

11:35pm (repeat)

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 2 - British Comedy Awards 2013

Jonathan Ross hosts The British Comedy Awards, live from London. Nominees include Miranda Hart, James Corden and Jo Brand.

11:40pm (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

Midnight (repeat)

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

12:10am (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

12:15am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

12:20am (repeat)

The Comic Strip Presents...

1986 Specials, Episode 2 - Private Enterprise

A toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.

1:05am (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

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

1:10am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Stand-up series hosted by Michael McIntyre. The comic introduces acts from various venues around Britain.

1:40am (repeat)

Stand Up For The Week

Series 5, Episode 7

Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes joke about the week's news.

1:50am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa Man

A job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?

2:20am (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

2:25am (repeat)

Fresh Meat

Series 3, Episode 6

The housemates get radical as they participate in a university sit-in which Oregon has organised to demonstrate against the forced deportation of a hot Tunisian guy.

2:40am (repeat)