British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 20th December 2014

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 10

It's Christmas on the soaps and festive peril looms. This week's episode featured a roulade with a tea towel in it, JB from JLS wishing you a Merry Christmas on The X Factor and Heather from EastEnders solving crimes with Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Marjorie, Brian. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Komedia Entertainment

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas

A one-off animated version of the Nativity tale for CBeebies. It retells the story of Jesus's birth from the point of view of a female cow.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 - Small Tune On A Penny Wassail

Christmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 40 - A Grand Invitation

Mr Bean meets an aristocratic old lady when he nearly runs over her dog in his Mini. He is thrilled to be invited for luncheon at her grand but strangely shabby mansion. He is so busy with matters of protocol that he does not notice that the lady and her sinister butler are not quite what they seem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Christmas Special

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Special - Party Games

Having been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Roy On Film

After a rocky first day at his new school, Roy decides to use a film project to show the other kids just how normal he is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (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 4, Episode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

Foggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 6

In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 18

Josh Widdicombe is joined by Jo Caulfield, writer and broadcaster Tom Watt, comedian Bob Mills and journalist Thom Gibbs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 10

It's Christmas on the soaps and festive peril looms. This week's episode featured a roulade with a tea towel in it, JB from JLS wishing you a Merry Christmas on The X Factor and Heather from EastEnders solving crimes with Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

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

Horrible Histories

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

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 85, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig hosts. Bob Mills, Mark Steel and Rebecca Front join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 1, Episode 10

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world. Recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Christmas Special

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Special - Party Games

Having been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Ball

The nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different Christmas

It is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
. Copyright: BBC

Take It From Here

Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
St Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Kelly Jones (Gemma Arterton), Polly (Lily Cole), Taylor (Kathryn Drysdale), Peaches (Amara Karan), Celia (Juno Temple), Chloe (Antonia Bernath), Chelsea Parker (Tamsin Egerton), Andrea (Paloma Faith). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's

Revival of the classic film series, sttarring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. The girls rally round when the school is faced with financial ruin.

CITV 2:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:55pm (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 4, Episode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

Foggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (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, Christmas Special - Murderer

When Charlie notices Mr Leith acting differently, he's convinced it means he's murdered his wife.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 25 - Dumb and Dummy

Gene grants Jaz's wish to make fake things real - which leads to experiences that none of the team could ever have imagined!

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wedding

It's Nathan and Miss Poppy's wedding day. And with Nathan in charge of the cake, Josh in charge of the best man's speech, Dexter in charge of the music and Zoe-Marie in charge of the presents what could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Abroad. Image shows from L to R: Stuart Farquhar (Kenneth Williams), Sadie Tomkins (Barbara Windsor), Vic Flange (Sid James), Cora Flange (Joan Sims), Stanley Blunt (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Abroad

The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.

BBC Two 4:45pm (repeat)
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 1

Frank Skinner's new show, with historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams. The guests are Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.

Comedy Central Extra 5:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

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

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm
60 min
Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis. Copyright: September Films / GroupM Entertainment

Celebrity Squares

Series 1, Christmas Special

Warwick is joined by Ashley Roberts, David Haye, Reece Shearsmith, Andi Peters, Sandi Toksvig, Stewart Francis, Bridget Christie, and resident comedians Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Two 6:30pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

BBC Two Scotland 6:55pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 8, Christmas Special - My Brother And I

Whilst Captain Mainwaring prepares to host an important social event, his drunken brother Barry arrives in order to claim a family heirloom that he believes to be rightfully his.

BBC Two 6:55pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

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

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr Spearfish

Lenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

BBC Two 7:55pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three Gamblers

It's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 2 - In Loco

Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. The breakout of a highly contagious skin infection amongst the children isn't going to help any.

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Channel 4's longest running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Sarah Alexander sitcom.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in the Countdown Corner.

ITV Encore 9pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Cooper (David Threlfall), Dove Cooper (Amanda Redman). Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This

A drama based on the life of Tommy Cooper and the dilemma the married comedian faced when he fell in love with his assistant.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 41, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 5

Jamie Carragher, Jimmy Carr and Kirsty Gallacher take part in the sporting fun.

BBC Two 9:05pm (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.

BBC Two 9:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and funny man Rhod Gilbert take on comedians Lee Mack and Rob Beckett.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jack Dee, David Mitchell, Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, Kylie Minogue, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow

Joining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series D of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 1

Rhod Gilbert, Lloyd Langford, Greg Davies and Sarah Millican are joined by Wilson Dixon and Scouting for Girls.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
90 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 7, Episode 10 - David Walliams, Peter Capaldi, Jimmy Carr, Ed Sheeran, Idina Menzel

Finishing the current series with a festive edition, Jonathan welcomes David Walliams; the star of Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi; the incredibly funny Jimmy Carr and 2014's biggest selling solo artist, Ed Sheeran, will be chatting and performing. There's also music from one of the brightest names on Broadway and the star of Disney's Frozen, Idina Menzel.

BBC Two 10:05pm
60 min
Rik Mayall. Copyright: BBC

Rik Mayall: Lord Of Misrule

BBC documentary celebrating the work of Rik Mayall.

Channel 5 logo 10:10pm (repeat)
Rob Brydon Live. Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon Live

TV broadcast of Rob Brydon's 2009 stand-up show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2014

Keith Lemon and his team captains Gino D'Acampo and Fearne Cotton head to Gino's family home in Sheffield for Christmas as they take a look back at the show's best bits from 2014.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ludwig van Beethoven

Mark presents the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, saying that you need passion in order to love and create great music, and that he loved the individual.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm
60 min
The Joan Rivers Position. Joan Rivers. Copyright: So Television

The Joan Rivers Position

Highlights Special - The Best Of The Joan Rivers Position

Compilation show featuring highlights from the outrageous and outspoken American comedian's TV series, in which she turns agony aunt.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

Comedy Central 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 1

Josie uses the book Astronomy for Dummies to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Fabulous. Faye Walters (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: BBC

Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 2

Faye dreams about calling the Make A Dream foundation.

London Live Midnight (repeat)
Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels. Alex Zane. Copyright: Alaska TV

Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels

A selection of three episodes of stand-up.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies - Life Is Pain. Alan Davies

Alan Davies - Life Is Pain

TV broadcast of Alan Davies's 2013 stand-up show Life Is Pain.

Channel 5 logo 12:05am (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:15am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 10, Episode 1 - Love And Orangutans

A comic tale about love, set in a zoo. Written and performed by Romesh Ranganathan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:35am (repeat)
Chickens. Image shows from L to R: Bert (Jonny Sweet), George (Joe Thomas), Cecil (Simon Bird). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Chickens

Episode 1

It's Bonfire Night and the women of Rittle-on-Sea are struggling to decide who should be the Guy they burn, whittling their options down to three.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Paul Calf Video Diary. Paul/Pauline Calf (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Paul Calf Video Diary

A tale of love, romance, lager, students, fighting, lager, loss, failed sex and more lager. Starring Steve Coogan.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

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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 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

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Chickens. Image shows from L to R: Bert (Jonny Sweet), George (Joe Thomas), Cecil (Simon Bird). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Chickens

Episode 2

The first Rittle man has died in battle and, never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, Bert makes a move on the dead man's attractive widow, Gwyneth. Elsewhere, George sparks controversy when it turns out he doesn't believe in corporal punishment.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in the Countdown Corner.

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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 three episodes of the E4 sitcom.

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Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

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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I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

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Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young Lover

Springwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

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Up Pompeii. Image shows from L to R: Ammonia (Barbara Murray), Lurcio (Frankie Howerd), Ludicrus Sextus (Michael Hordern). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up Pompeii

Classic British farce in which Roman slave Lurcio unwittingly gains possession of a list of people who are conspiring to bring down the Emperor Nero.

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Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Dan (Tom Stourton), Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

A selection of three episodes from the BBC Three sitcom.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nelson The Stroke Virgin

Destiny enjoys a taste of life in the limelight after being awarded Animal of Courage 2010, but it is Marion who is the real hero. Nelson tries to be stroked by a human and Kali develops a crush on a crow that turns out to be female.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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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!

Series 5, Episode 20 - Land Mines For London

The plans to drop the British airmen, concealed inside land mines, over England are progressing - but with Herr Flick's intervention, not all that well. But things could be far worse at Café René if Yvette is not careful with her candles!

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Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 5 - Norwich

This week, Frank Skinner is joined in Norwich by Russell Howard and Jamelia.

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Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

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

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Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

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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'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 5, Episode 21 - Flight To Geneva

Michelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

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The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 1

Frank Skinner's new show, with historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams. The guests are Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.

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Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

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