British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 16th December 2014

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 4 - Goodbye to Love

Faith is reluctant when Hannah suggests she join her in becoming teetotal and celibate, but Faith's resolve is put to the test when Hannah disappears for a weekend course and she is left alone in the flat with a builder named Mark.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, New Year Special - The Millennium Experience

As the turn of the Millennium approaches, Ben begins to panic about shortages and loss of electricity, gas and water supplies. Bill dismisses his concerns and insists that the night itself will be one to remember for the whole family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 4, Out of Tune: Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 3, Episode 6 - Hail And Farewell

William's made redundant as the recession begins to bite. Emma's pregnancy is also nearing full term, and Hester insists on a trip to London. Then they receive some worrying news on the phone from Chantal...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 43

This episode's jokers are Westborough versus Roscoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 5 - Earning Your Corn

Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform, the 168th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws. Meanwhile, Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
30 min
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular Activities

Mr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic

New tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Highly surreal radio adventures that helped take British comedy into a new age. Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 9, To Bed or Not to Bed: Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
45 min version
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 85, Episode 8

Camilla Long, Romesh Ranganathan and John Robins join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:45am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Episode 2: The poet laureate of alternative comedy John Hegley entertains an audience with his book of verse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good Dancer

Smiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 10 - Baby Brain

Mum is buying a cot, looking at names, and calling nurseries. Millie and Lauren decide that she and Mike must be planning a baby, and that they have to be stopped. Dad tries to bond with Jake, but gets a bit overenthusiastic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 6 - A Winkle In Time

The invasion has started. Nouvion's liberation can be no more than hours away; the Germans are retreating, the girls in the café are practicing their jive - and the British airmen are back!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 21 - Some Holiday

When Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Highly surreal radio adventures that helped take British comedy into a new age. Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 9, To Bed or Not to Bed: Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 6, Episode 5 - Badgers And Otters

Sandra and Carol start a protest after the residents in the street Carol's family lives in receive letters telling them their homes are to be pulled down. The local council is not very sympathetic, however, and even Father O'Leary is not happy about the leaflets they put in his prayer books.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm (repeat)
Mixing It. Image shows from L to R: Terri-Ann Dar (Janey Godley), Aniqah (Bel Kohli), Ayesha (Sajeela Kershi), Bob (Sanjeev Kohli), Anas (Haris Young). Copyright: Turmeric Media

Mixing It

Episode 1 - Mixing It

When Anas's journey of self-discovery leads to what his mother and grandmother consider to be an alarming destination, they put aside their religious and cultural differences for at least a whole four seconds.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?

Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.

CITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

CITV 1:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 22 - Inventor

When an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.

The Africa Channel 2pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 10 - Baby Brain

Mum is buying a cot, looking at names, and calling nurseries. Millie and Lauren decide that she and Mike must be planning a baby, and that they have to be stopped. Dad tries to bond with Jake, but gets a bit overenthusiastic.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Nicked

Sharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 27 - Save The Dump

The Farmer decides to build a golf course on the farm to impress the local squire. When the flock discover they'll lose their beloved dump, they need to come up with an imaginative solution to try and save it.

CITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good Dancer

Smiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Faith In The Future. Image shows from L to R: Faith Grayshott (Lynda Bellingham), Hannah Grayshott (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 5 - Always on My Mind

Faith's sticking to her vow of celibacy - but only just. She tells Mark she'd like a courtship, but needs time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 6 - A Winkle In Time

The invasion has started. Nouvion's liberation can be no more than hours away; the Germans are retreating, the girls in the café are practicing their jive - and the British airmen are back!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular Activities

Mr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

The Africa Channel 5pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Dame Hilda Bracket and Dr Evadne Hinge. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Fyffe, George Logan. Copyright: BBC

The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 1, Episode 10

Domestic comedy about lifetime companions, spinsters Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Victory For Democracy

Facing growing pressure from the White House, Jim hears word of potential trouble on the small Indian Ocean island of St. George's. With the Foreign Office unwilling to even reveal to the Foreign Secretary what exactly is going on, Hacker's left in a quandry.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out

For Miss Jones's birthday, Rigsby makes a rare visit to his wallet in taking the four of them out to a posh local dining establishment, The Grange.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 31 - The Duckling

Rupa discovers a little lost duckling. How can they get it to swim to its family on the duck-pond island? With Mia's toy duck and Boj's boj-a-boom idea!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 4, Out of Tune: Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand.

CITV 5:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 24 - Restaurant

Mr Bean makes a meal out of his birthday celebration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Nicked

Sharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Well Of Loneliness

When Tom's father uncovers some potentially life-changing news through his research into the family tree, Tom is pressganged into helping him find a church which could be devastating for the Wrigglesworth name. Meanwhile, Tom's mum and gran enter the cut-throat world of competitive well-dressing.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 1, Episode 5

Freddie's sea-faring brother has died and the Boswells decide to arrange a burial at sea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 5

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Highly surreal radio adventures that helped take British comedy into a new age. Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?

Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Doctor At Large

Doctor At Large

Episode 9, To Bed or Not to Bed: Simon Sparrow takes Wendy off for a naughty weekend, but events don't quite go to plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Psychobitches. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Frances Barber, Samantha Spiro, Sharon Horgan. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Psychobitches

Series 2, Episode 5

This week's sketches feature Jack Whitehall as a disgruntled Maria von Trapp, Frances Barber as two-faced sideshow hermaphrodite Josephine Joseph and Katy Brand as dancing tour de force Isadora Duncan.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
90 min
Black Mirror. Copyright: Zeppotron

Black Mirror

Episode 1 - White Christmas

Chilling feature-length seasonal special of the critically-acclaimed drama series, starring Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall and Oona Chaplin. The most mind-bending episode yet consists of three interwoven stories brimming with near-future madness.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
60 min
Adam Buxton's Shed Of Christmas. Adam Buxton. Copyright: Burning Bright Productions

Adam Buxton's Shed Of Christmas

From his own shed, comedian Adam Buxton pays tribute to Christmas, with clips, interviews and animation, as well as poetry from Tim Key and music from Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:50pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 10 - Who's The Daddy?

Donna and Gaz try to make each other jealous by talking about imaginary new partners. Donna ends up upsetting Gaz when she says he was crap in bed.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Roy Wood, Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 2

Brian plans to stage his entire debut solo album, Brian Pern's Musical Version Of The Day Of The Triffids, live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa with a host of special guests.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Christmas Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present an extended Christmas spectacular with a stocking full of festive treats, out-takes and ghosts of Christmas specials past.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Cleopatra (Weruche Opia), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Grayson (Jack Bence), Jing (Kae Alexander), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 4 - Fundraising

Martin Wickers's attempts to teach Alfie to drive end in disaster when they run over the school caretaker.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 5 - Earning Your Corn

Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform, the 168th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws. Meanwhile, Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Episode 5: The team in the Smile5 office discover that their colleague Dan has died, and react in their usual callous way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

VIVA 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 11 - Bababababa

Jonny's feeling left out as Janet devotes all her attention to baby Corinthian, talking to him constantly in a baby voice. Desperate to get some attention for himself, Jonny decides to act like a big baby - literally.

U&Drama channel logo 11pm (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 1, Episode 1 - Nicked

Sharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Andrew O'Neill: Pharmacist Baffler. Andrew O'Neill. Copyright: BBC

Andrew O'Neill: Pharmacist Baffler

Episode 1

Andrew discusses gender identity from a transvestite's point of view and talks about his own experiences growing up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Shifton Scandal, Part 3

In his town demolition expose, David Lander examines the link to a government sex scandal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 6

This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.

London Live 11:30pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gravity Gets You Down

Ben's physiotherapy seems to be working miracles when he gets far enough out of his coma to punch his physiotherapist. And what are a tough-as-nails agent, a giant winged angel and Elvis doing in his unconscious mind?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Vod (Zawe Ashton), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), JP (Jack Whitehall), Howard (Greg McHugh). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 7

Mrs Professor Shales gets suspicious and assumes her husband is having an affair - but with Vod, not Oregon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

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QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

VIVA 12:20am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 10 - Who's The Daddy?

Donna and Gaz try to make each other jealous by talking about imaginary new partners. Donna ends up upsetting Gaz when she says he was crap in bed.

BBC Four 12:25am (repeat)
Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace

Feature length documentary profiling the career of Spike Milligan.

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50 min version
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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

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Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 11 - Bababababa

Jonny's feeling left out as Janet devotes all her attention to baby Corinthian, talking to him constantly in a baby voice. Desperate to get some attention for himself, Jonny decides to act like a big baby - literally.

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QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

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The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

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Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials - Identity

There's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...

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Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

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Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

BBC Four 1:55am (repeat)
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 1

A compilation of sketches from Spike Milligan's pioneering sketch shows.

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Mock The Week

Series 11, Christmas Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present an extended Christmas spectacular with a stocking full of festive treats, out-takes and ghosts of Christmas specials past.

BBC Three 2:10am (repeat)
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Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 3

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.

BBC Four 2:25am (repeat)
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 2

A further selection of sketches from the legendary Spike Milligan's irreverent sketch shows.

BBC Three 2:40am (repeat)
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Flat TV

Episode 0 - Pilot

Sitcom in which two mismatched flatmates imagine their lives as a series of inspired TV parodies.

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

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

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The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Comic Relief

Ricky finds Karl's views on charity mind-boggling, but hilarious.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
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Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket

Series 1, Episode 10

Domestic comedy about lifetime companions, spinsters Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Episode 4, Out of Tune: Miss Black throws a fancy dinner for Radio 3's Sean Rafferty, and cleaner Sally is on hand.

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