British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 29th December 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

A selection of four episodes of Harry Hill's take on a week of telly. Repeated again as of 10.00 and 16.20.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Ben Willbond, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 5 - Closing The Portal

Debbie has had enough of the quests and wants her life back, to concentrate on her family, not being The Chosen One.

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 9 - The Ghost Writers Of Strange Hill High

Mitchell stumbles across an old, abandoned, blocked-off classroom whilst hiding from his teachers. Finding it is haunted by ghosts eager to work, he establishes a homework service.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 4, Episode 2 - An Audience With...

Arthur holds auditions in the Shoulder of Mutton for a fundraising evening.

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

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Idiot King

Debbie and Negatus meet face-to-face for the first time while camping in the forest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (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 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run Deep

Sharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of three episodes of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 2, Episode 1 - Influence Friends And Win People The Burkiss Way

Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.

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

The Clitheroe Kid

A Load of Chinese Junk: Hijinks abound as the cheeky schoolboy performs in a pantomime, with a twist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Miss Dyson (Rebecca Front), Rebecca (Lucy Hutchinson)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 2 - Rebecca Front's Little Cracker

Little Rebecca Front doesn't ever want to go back to school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:45am (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 11am (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 2, Episode 2 - Maureen Lipman

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black Lagoon

While trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Anthony Bygraves: Max Bygraves' son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous showbiz father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Long running radio panel game in which contestants to talk for one minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

CITV 12:05pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of five episodes from the children's sketch show.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10pm (repeat)
Chalet Girl

Chalet Girl

Pretty tomboy Kim flips burgers to support herself and her dad. However, when she flukes a winter-long catering job in the Alps life changes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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 3 - Lucky Buddha

A twitching eye and an ever-present Alan frustrate the meticulous Ed as he attempts peaceful cohabitation with Lauren.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 4 - The New Suit

Arkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

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 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 2, Episode 1 - Influence Friends And Win People The Burkiss Way

Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:20pm
45 min
That Puppet Game Show. Copyright: BBC

That Puppet Game Show

Episode 7 - Superstition

Music expert Eddie Watts is sent into a spin after damaging his lucky watch, as celebrity guests Richard Hammond and Oritse Williams from JLS ping-pong and slow dance.

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

The Clitheroe Kid

A Load of Chinese Junk: Hijinks abound as the cheeky schoolboy performs in a pantomime, with a twist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief

Comic Relief 2013, 100 Million Laughs: Lenny Henry, Steve Jones and Zoe Ball look back at a night of comedy and fundraising in this special programme showcasing the best of Red Nose Day 2013, featuring comedy royalty Peter Kay, David Walliams, Miranda Hart and David Brent. Jack Dee, Dara O'Briain and John Bishop also report on how this year's total of over 100 million pounds has been spent across Africa and the UK, while some local fundraisers are treated to a surprise thank you.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Laxian Key. Copyright: BBC

The Laxian Key

Episode 3

Guilt stricken Arnold's call home to apologise for melting Earth is traced. Our planetary decontaminationists are on the run.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 2, Episode 2 - Maureen Lipman

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

BBC Two 7:15pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

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

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 4, Episode 5 - English Lesson; Understanding Understanding Owls

This week, he considers his native tongue as if it were a foreign language in "English Lesson" and the trouble that taxidermy can bring in "Understanding Understanding Owls".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Anthony Bygraves: Max Bygraves' son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous showbiz father.

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 4

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

BBC Two 8pm
60 min
Morecambe & Wise In Pieces. Penelope Keith. Copyright: BBC

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 2 - The Curtains

The second highlights compilation from the comedy duo's shows. Penelope Keith presents a celebration of those famous tan-coloured drapes that formed Eric and Ernie's backdrop and were deployed to great comic effect.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 2, Episode 1 - Influence Friends And Win People The Burkiss Way

Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
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

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

The Clitheroe Kid

A Load of Chinese Junk: Hijinks abound as the cheeky schoolboy performs in a pantomime, with a twist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 18 - Bruce Forsyth

Bruce Forsyth celebrates more than 50 years in show business by hosting a variety show in front of a celebrity audience.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sean Lock, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Nick Helm, Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

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 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hattie. Hattie Jacques (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Hattie

Ruth Jones takes on the role of larger-than-life Carry On actress Hattie Jacques in this BBC Four biopic.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
55 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 40, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts the satirical panel game featuring guest panellists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 4, Episode 2 - An Audience With...

Arthur holds auditions in the Shoulder of Mutton for a fundraising evening.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Christmas Special

Fill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

Channel 5 logo 10:05pm (repeat)
Comedy Heroes. Copyright: Objective Productions

Comedy Heroes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bruce Forsyth's Comedy Heroes

Bruce Forsyth talks about his influences and idols, including Max Miller, Laurel and Hardy and Sammy Davis Jr.

BBC Three 10:05pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

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 4 - The Funeral

A lecherous mourner and a bitter widow make Ed and Lauren's first funeral together tricky. Elsewhere, Debs adds spice to her love life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Williams

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 4

Trillionnaire rocker Dave Mabbutt contemplates the purchase of an African village to complement his afternoons-only radio station.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

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 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sean Lock, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Nick Helm, Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
King Cutler

King Cutler

Episode 3

Episode 3: Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
35 min
Mashed. Rich Fulcher. Copyright: The Connected Set

Mashed

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mashed 2013

Rich Fulcher introduces a lively look at the big news events of 2013 through original commissioned media mashups from some of the internet's most famous names.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 6

Walter continues to be suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation, and the Crumb-Looselys' long-distance relationship steers towards the rocks.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 second and third series of the E4 sitcom.

Channel 5 logo 11:55pm (repeat)
The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

The Plank

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

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Laxian Key. Copyright: BBC

The Laxian Key

Episode 3

Guilt stricken Arnold's call home to apologise for melting Earth is traced. Our planetary decontaminationists are on the run.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 12:10am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Father (Dylan Moran)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 6 - Dylan Moran's Little Cracker

Dylan Moran returns home from his first interview with bad news... he's been beaten up and had his mobile phone stolen.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 12:40am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Young Sharon (Katherine Rose Morley), Sharon's Mum (Sharon Horgan)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 11 - Sharon Horgan's Little Cracker

Christmas on the Horgans' turkey farm is a hectic time and 14-year-old Sharon must do her share of the plucking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (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 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

BBC Two 1am (repeat)
Ambassadors. Image shows from L to R: Neil Tilly (Robert Webb), Keith Davis (David Mitchell)

Ambassadors

Episode 3 - The Tazbek Spring

The ambassador is woken by the arrival of Mr Jackson, a legendary Foreign Office interrogation specialist who has arrived to 'vet' all embassy staff to ascertain if any of them have been spying.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
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 1:10am
55 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 40, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts the satirical panel game featuring guest panellists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:15am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (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 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 4

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Radio

That Reminds Me

Series 2, Episode 2 - Maureen Lipman

Factually comedic series in which celebrities - mostly comics - share tales and reminisce.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (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 repeat run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

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

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Dad Made Me Laugh

Anthony Bygraves: Max Bygraves' son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous showbiz father.

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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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The Burkiss Way

Series 2, Episode 1 - Influence Friends And Win People The Burkiss Way

Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 4

Hoping to pull the comedy rabbit from their sleeves in Brixton this week are actor, presenter and funnyman Rufus Hound and musician and comic Reggie Watts.

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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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Little Crackers. Alison's Mum (Alison Steadman)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 5 - Alison Steadman's Little Cracker

Sixteen-year-old Alison and her pals are understandably excited about an upcoming lunchtime gig at The Cavern Club.

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Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Features Commissioner (Joanna Lumley), Jo (Ottilie Mackintosh)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 1 - Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker

Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.

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Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

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