British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 26th December 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45am (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, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wizard Bradley

Debbie sets off to find the missing scroll, but needs the help of a wayward wizard who has lost his Mojo...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Most Boring Book In The World

Faced with last-minute completion of a history project he was not aware had been set, Mitchell heads straight for the library - and Becky and Templetone get sucked into the mobst boring book in the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 4

The Queen hatches a plot to get Pippa Middleton out of the way, Ed Miliband is so keen to pally-up with some builders that he ends up helping them do their work, and Russell Crowe has a bizarre fixation with sprouts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (repeat)
Yonderland. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 3 - Reformation

Debbie learns that, sometimes, honesty isn't the best policy when she and Elf bump into the Monks of Old John.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 47 - Dunks!

The kids are challenged to a game of Dunks to save their very existence.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Charity Horse Racing Evening

Ted has to face his family and friends after having been declared bankrupt and subsequently left by Liz. She already has her eye on Neville however, but so does Rita. Meanwhile, Paul must try to keep his unfaithfulness a secret from Jenny.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 15 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house with some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 48 - King Cowdrey

Councillor Cowdrey's too good to be true brother arrives in town. It appears he is now a king.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Sabotage at the BBC, and Eth dithers over home decor in The Glums.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 9am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

U&Drama channel logo 9:10am (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 2, Episode 3 - Wandering

Sam and Peter wile away their retirement blues with a holiday in Spain. Suddenly Sam, a lifelong virgin, seems to be presented with a life-changing opportunity.

U&Drama channel logo 9:50am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In Hollywood

Sharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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

A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Radio Scotland 10am (repeat)
The Trouble With Being Des. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

The Trouble With Being Des

Episode 1

Des introduces himself and tells the story of his holiday in Barbados.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 1

It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 8 - Bagpipe Buddy

The sheep discover a set of bagpipes on the rubbish dump which they immediately misidentify as a sick emu. They set about trying to nurse it back to health before releasing it back into the wild.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35am (repeat)
Carry On Girls. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / ITV Studios

Carry On Girls

The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.

Comedy Central 12pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 15 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house with some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

CITV 12:05pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

A selection of five episodes from the surreal CITV comedy.

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

Take It From Here

Sabotage at the BBC, and Eth dithers over home decor in The Glums.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
Little Crackers

Little Crackers

A selection of four episodes from Sky1's Christmas shorts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

Wallace and Gromit discover that their new pest control business is in high demand when a monstrous rabbit strikes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wizard Bradley

Debbie sets off to find the missing scroll, but needs the help of a wayward wizard who has lost his Mojo...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 5 - Biscuits

Charlie's mum is upset when someone takes two of the special biscuits she was saving for her school reunion. Incorrectly blamed for taking them, Charlie sets about trying to find out who the real culprit is.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 3 - Reformation

Debbie learns that, sometimes, honesty isn't the best policy when she and Elf bump into the Monks of Old John.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 6

A Rocker needs help when her hearing aid breaks, while another has to be moved around in a supermarket trolley when her wheelchair is stolen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Christmas Special

School may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

BBC Two 5:15pm (repeat)
David Croft

You Have Been Watching... David Croft

Celebration of the life and work of comedy writer, director and producer David Croft, who died earlier this year.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (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.

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

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:05pm
70 min
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

BBC Two 6:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 8, Episode 3 - The Last Days of Farage

Nigel Farage goes to Europe via Question Time with a Britpop soundtrack.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers

Little Crackers

A selection of three episodes from Sky1's Christmas shorts.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 5

Bishop Rowan Williams gets in deep water after deciding to celebrate Boxing Day with a game of knock down ginger, William Hague finds himself stranded in a snow drift with only some Belgian truffles for food, and John Lydon ends up killing Sir Anthony Hopkins.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 15 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house with some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

BBC Four 7pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

BBC Two Scotland 7:15pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

Christmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Sabotage at the BBC, and Eth dithers over home decor in The Glums.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:45pm
30 min
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All Hours

Granville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 1

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

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

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

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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Sightseers. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Steve Oram), Tina (Alice Lowe). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Big Talk Productions

Sightseers

Chris and his girlfriend Tina travel around the country in their caravan, but it is not long before the dream goes sour.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Julian Clary. Copyright: Twofour

God Save The Queens

Episode 3

In the final episode, God Save The Queens looks at the reigning queens of camp who grace our television screens day-in, day-out. Includes the stories of Lily Savage, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Louie Spence.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Emily Brontë (Katy Brand), Charlotte Brontë (Selina Griffiths), Anne Brontë (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 1, Episode 1

Frances Barber and Mark Gatiss fight over diva status as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford; Selina Griffiths, Katy Brand and Sarah Solemani star as the squabbling Bronte sisters, while Julia Davis plays a less than cheery Sylvia Plath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Steptoe & Son. Image shows from L to R: Zita (Carolyn Seymour), Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe & Son

Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: Richard Ayoade, Dara O Briain, Kristen Schaal, Jimmy Carr, Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Hot Sauce / Channel 4 Television Corporation

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 16 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2013

Jimmy Carr hosts the annual quiz with teams of Jack Whitehall and Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain with Kristen Schaal, and Noel Fielding with Richard Ayoade.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
The Meaning Of Monty Python. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam

The Meaning Of Monty Python

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mortgage

Lee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Christmas Special

A Christmas special to finish the series. Guests include Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Music comes from Little Mix.

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 44, Episode 9

Guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman join Ian and Paul.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bluestone 42. Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the team are joined by Nick's new number two, Corporal Gordon House aka Towerblock. Having finished top of the class he thinks he knows it all, but things are quite different out in the field.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 4, Episode 4

The Queen hatches a plot to get Pippa Middleton out of the way, Ed Miliband is so keen to pally-up with some builders that he ends up helping them do their work, and Russell Crowe has a bizarre fixation with sprouts.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Highlights Special - Parallel Juicyverse Part 2

Keith is still in the parallel universe where everything is the complete opposite. He revisits the best bits of Celebrity Juice Series 10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Encounters

Lauren's worst fears are realised when her family meets her older boyfriend Ed for the first time. Ed's ex-wife causes mischief.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 2, Episode 5

Vidar and the Questers accidentally trespass on the grounds of the Emperor Jackie. Meanwhile Lord Darkness' chief priest is upset.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 1 - Down And Out In Kentish Town

Tom's outraged when Linda reveals that she has turned their garden into a campsite. The residents are hardly normal holidaymakers, however - specifically the hardest screw from Linda's old Borstal, Miss Twitch, and her peculiar young male companion, the bearded, bedraggled Si.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Fierce Creatures. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Michael Palin), Rollo Lee (John Cleese), Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis), Vince McCain (Kevin Kline)

Fierce Creatures

John Cleese leads the staff (and animals) of an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 2, Episode 3

This week, the Wunderlanders' thoughts turn to the future, and all that it could bring.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 4

Agony aunt Sarah dishes out real advice for real people, solving the nations problems with her Support Group.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Christmas Special

A Christmas special to finish the series. Guests include Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Music comes from Little Mix.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 1, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon returns to look around the homes of three new mystery celebrities in this Christmas special. The guests are Julian Clary and Barbara Windsor.

U&Drama channel logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 1, Episode 4 - Chilling

Episode 4, Chilling: Martin is horrified that people are doing despicable things to council waste bins. So he aspires to be a vigilante, despite high blood pressure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year

As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 9

Tinie Tempah guest hosts, whilst team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Pixie Lott, Example, Chris Ramsey and Joey Page.

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45 min version
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 46, Highlights Special

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 4

Paula Radcliffe, Chris Ashton and non-sporty Richard Ayoade join in the panel game this week.

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Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Dad (Rik Mayall), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Naomi (Deirdre Mullins), Dan (Greg Davies), Emma (Jeany Spark), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Brian (Mike Wozniak). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 1, Christmas Special

'Scrooge 3000', a festive school play set in space, and a terrifying yuletide tradition, unsurprisingly courtesy of his psychotic dad, are just two of the Christmas challenges which risk reducing Dan's life to a crumbling mess.

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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 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

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Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Emily Brontë (Katy Brand), Charlotte Brontë (Selina Griffiths), Anne Brontë (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 1, Episode 1

Frances Barber and Mark Gatiss fight over diva status as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford; Selina Griffiths, Katy Brand and Sarah Solemani star as the squabbling Bronte sisters, while Julia Davis plays a less than cheery Sylvia Plath.

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A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Charity Horse Racing Evening

Ted has to face his family and friends after having been declared bankrupt and subsequently left by Liz. She already has her eye on Neville however, but so does Rita. Meanwhile, Paul must try to keep his unfaithfulness a secret from Jenny.

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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 second series of the E4 sitcom.

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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 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

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The Likely Lads

Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mortgage

Lee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.

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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 44, Episode 9

Guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman join Ian and Paul.

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Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Christmas Special

Joining Keith Lemon, Rufus Hound, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton for this special festive edition of Celebrity Juice are reality TV star Amy Childs, comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness and Coronation Street's most bang tidy resident, Michelle Keegan.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 1 - Down And Out In Kentish Town

Tom's outraged when Linda reveals that she has turned their garden into a campsite. The residents are hardly normal holidaymakers, however - specifically the hardest screw from Linda's old Borstal, Miss Twitch, and her peculiar young male companion, the bearded, bedraggled Si.

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The Meaning Of Monty Python. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam

The Meaning Of Monty Python

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life.

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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 1

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

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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 1, Episode 5

Nick gets a job with a dominatrix and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.

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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

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.

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Spy

Series 2, Christmas Special - Codename: Show Stopper

While Marcus's Christmas party plans spark a strike among his friends, Portis is more than peeved when he finds out about Tim's feelings for Caitlin...

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Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.

BBC Three 2:25am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the team are joined by Nick's new number two, Corporal Gordon House aka Towerblock. Having finished top of the class he thinks he knows it all, but things are quite different out in the field.

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Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Highlights Special - Parallel Juicyverse Part 2

Keith is still in the parallel universe where everything is the complete opposite. He revisits the best bits of Celebrity Juice Series 10.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (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 Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
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HR

Series 2, Episode 3 - Wandering

Sam and Peter wile away their retirement blues with a holiday in Spain. Suddenly Sam, a lifelong virgin, seems to be presented with a life-changing opportunity.

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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.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Black Lion Films

Rising Damp

Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John.

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Rex The Runt

Series 2, Episode 3 - Patio

The gang lay a patio in their back garden, but they don't take into account the violent, militaristic ants living in the garden. Guest starring Phill Jupitus and Graham Norton.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Christmas Special

Jack Whitehall and his father invite a whole host of Christmas guests to join them for this festive edition of their chat show, including comedian Lee Mack and the cast of Jack's sitcom, Bad Education.

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Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

ITV hidden camera sketch show created by and starring Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly. Pranks are carried out around the country.

BBC Three 3:40am (repeat)
The Cariad Show. Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Cariad Show

Sketch show pilot starring Cariad Lloyd.

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Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Adult Katy (Katy Brand), Young Katy (Hannah Norton)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 10 - Katy Brand's Little Cracker

When 10-year-old Katy Brand makes an earth-shattering discovery on Christmas Eve, the magic and sparkle of the festive season vanishes

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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.

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

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus does his utmost to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

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