British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st January 2016

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 4

B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (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?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Anarchic comedy game show in which 10 contestants per episode get 50 chances to beat each of a series of simple but difficult challenges.

London Live 7am (repeat)
The Love Lottery. Rex Allerton (David Niven). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Love Lottery

After a Hollywood star is duped by a gambling syndicate, he's forced to offer himself as first prize in an international lottery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 12 - Conduct Unbecoming

Terry has got involved in a ruck with a local hard man, Scaife, and is up before the magistrate. The next evening he is determined to finish the matter but, instead, calls a truce over a pint and a fag - but nobody has told Bob and his comments make for more hostility ...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 1 - What Century Are You Living In?

After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.

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

Mr Bean

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 1

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Ronnie Corbett and Stubby Kaye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To Come

With the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Pilot, Episode 1 - Stop/Start

Stop/Start follows three couples as they do their best to get on with their lives. When things get tricky, the characters are able to stop the action, explain themselves to the audience and start it all up again.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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

Gold devotes the entire week to Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 20 - The Sleepless Night

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 28 - Cosy

It's a wintry day in the garden and everyone is cold. Duckadile has made a cosy den, but it's a bit squishy. Luckily, Ortus has a new hobby - knitting!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong Number

Arthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Socially unaware misfit Mr Bean goes about his daily life in some of the strangest, most obnoxious manners possible - with disaster rarely far behind.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 6

A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition, and Tsar Peter III brings a very weird case to the Court of Historical Law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 6, The Premature Berth: Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 5

A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - The Colour Of Magic

On Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 4, Episode 5 - Judi Santos

Jeremy meets the iconic 1960s folk singer, who never sold out on her principles. But is it all sunshine and flowers in the Garden of Eden?

Channel 5 logo 10:50am (repeat)
Carry On Cabby. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy (Jim Dale), Charlie Hawkins (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Cabby

Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 19 - Day At The Beach

Robert cannot go to the real beach, so Justin and Mac turn Justin's house into a beach instead. Guest starring Paul Hawkyard from Old Jack's Boat.

U&Drama channel logo 11am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.

CITV 11:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 2, Episode 1

Geoff and the Anderssons celebrate baby John's first Christmas, as Geoff unwisely volunteers to organise the festivities for the whole family.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 12pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

The Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 20 - The Sleepless Night

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Radio 4 12:15pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

2015 Specials, Episode 1 - Seven Bribes

Sepp Blatter has not had the easiest of years. As he faces allegations of corruption, Richie Webb and cast look at what might have gone down.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis. Copyright: September Films / GroupM Entertainment

Celebrity Squares

Series 2, Episode 7

Today, Warwick is joined by Jimmy Carr, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Matt Forde, Sarah-Jane Crawford, Marek Larwood, Joe Swash and Kerry Godliman alongside resident comedians Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson, as Nike from Hertford and Kuli from Blackpool play for today's big money jackpot.

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.

Radio 4 12:30pm
30 min
June Whitfield

June Whitfield: 90 Not Out

Episode 2 - Terry And June To EastEnders And Beyond

Two special nintieth birthday conversations about a remarkable career in comedy, recorded at June Whitfield's home with friend and colleague Joanna Lumley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40pm (repeat)
Arthur Christmas. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Arthur Christmas

Aardman 3D-animation movie for Christmas 2011 about the kind-hearted but clumsy son of Santa Claus. Starring James McAvoy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.

Talking Pictures TV 2:10pm (repeat)
Old Mother Riley's New Venture

Old Mother Riley's New Venture

A repeat of this 1949 film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (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 12 - Becky Vs Bocky

Becky sets her heart on defeating perennial School President Stephanie Bethany. A clay sculpture of Templeton's gaining sentience appears to offer sure-fire electoral success.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Brown Lagoon

Mr Watson is still terrified of the monsters in Scream Street, so Luke and Mrs Watson decide to take him on a relaxing weekend camping.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 7 - Glue

While Ortus is clearing out the shed, Wussywat and Jinja find a scooter and a skateboard to race with.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 4pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Party

James Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

BFBS 4pm
30 min
Damn The Torpedoes. Copyright: Kirrin Productions

Damn The Torpedoes!

New Year Special

An army unit under fire are sent an All Terrain Wogan, the enemy employs psychological warfare by naming its fleet after the Admiral's family and cadets are traumatised by a passive aggressive fitness instructor. Just don't forget your vaccination against helicopter gunships.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Christmas Special - The Farmer's Llamas

When the Farmer and Bitzer go to a Country Fair, Shaun steals away with them intent on causing mischief.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland

A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 19 - Car Wars

Mr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 6, The Premature Berth: Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 26 - Taxi Bean

Mr Bean takes a taxi to his local toy shop, but a dodgy cabbie thinks he can take Bean for a ride. After a mix-up Mr Bean finds himself driving the taxi.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 1 - What Century Are You Living In?

After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Blue Murder At St. Trinian's. Copyright: John Harvel Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Blue Murder At St. Trinian's

The girls of St. Trinian's win a tour of Europe, getting involved in love, stolen diamonds and plenty of chaos along the way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Pilot, Episode 1 - Stop/Start

Stop/Start follows three couples as they do their best to get on with their lives. When things get tricky, the characters are able to stop the action, explain themselves to the audience and start it all up again.

ITV Encore 5:55pm (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.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Ed Reardon At Christmas, Christmas Special - Ed Reardon at Christmas

Ed is spending Christmas without even his trusty cat, Elgar, for company. All he has for Christmas is a computer and a commission.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 10 - Saturday Night Shaun

It's party time, shaun finds the farmer's old records. So shaun and his friend's are having the party of a life time, but it will be harder than they thought to keep it secret from the farmer.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2015 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - A Look Back at the Year 2020: The New Year's Edition

Special episode of the award-winning topical comedy, set in the year 2020. Who will be prime minister, who will be president and will anyone have decided about London's extra runway by then?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (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 13 - The End Of Terminator

Following the breakdown of a swathe of antiquated equipment, the school board gives Strange Hill a full high-tech makeover, complete with CCTV-like monitoring, computerised dispensers and robotic teachers. But all is a little too perfect for Mitchell, Becky and Templeton's tastes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
60 min
Billionaire Boy. Image shows from L to R: Joe Spud (Elliot Sprakes), Len Spud (John Thomson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Billionaire Boy

One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. Joe now has everything he ever wanted - except a friend.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of three episodes of the comic challenge show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 20 - The Sleepless Night

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 14 - The Greenslade Story

We learn of the rise and fall of power of the Goons announced Wallace Greenslade. Guest stars John Snagge.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 4, Episode 5 - Judi Santos

Jeremy meets the iconic 1960s folk singer, who never sold out on her principles. But is it all sunshine and flowers in the Garden of Eden?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:55pm (repeat)
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms. Tony Robinson. Copyright: North One Television

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 1

Channel 4 has commissioned a new poll to find Britain's best loved sitcom. Tamsin Greig narrates as we look at sitcoms old and new to find which one is the most loved.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

Channel 5 logo 8pm (repeat)
Christmas With The Double Acts. Copyright: Crook Productions

Christmas With The Double Acts

An affectionate appraisal of the 10 most-loved comedy double acts.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu Again

Porkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.

BBC Two 8:30pm
60 min
The Many Faces Of.... Copyright: Green Inc Film And Television

The Many Faces Of...

Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett is an icon of television entertainment. His starring role in The Two Ronnies has earned him a chapter in the book of all-time comedy greats.

London Live 9pm (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

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The Books

Bookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

An Audience With...

Episode 14 - Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd entertains a celebrity audience to celebrate 40 years in show business. Guests include Frank Carson, Paul Daniels, Warren Mitchell, Kevin Whately and Coronation Street stars Liz Dawn, Bryan Mosely and Peter Baldwin.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms. Tony Robinson. Copyright: North One Television

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 2

The concluding half of a two-part special, celebrating the very best of homegrown sitcom from the past six decades, narrated by Tamsin Grieg.

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.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 1

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Talking Pictures TV 9:10pm (repeat)
Our Girl Friday

Our Girl Friday

An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol

It's Christmas Eve and Gavin is proving a real Scrooge. Can a surprise visit from Julie put him in the festive spirit?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chopsy Productions

Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live

TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's hit 2012 live stand-up DVD, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Pilot, Episode 1 - Stop/Start

Stop/Start follows three couples as they do their best to get on with their lives. When things get tricky, the characters are able to stop the action, explain themselves to the audience and start it all up again.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Christmas Special

Jonathan is joined for a very festive special edition of the show by Ian McKellen, Downton Abbey star Lily James, Parks And Recreation's Aziz Ansari and newsreader Fiona Bruce, along with music from Coldplay to end the current series in style.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - New Year

Sam looks back on the best bits of 2015 with highlights from our previous shows and special guests Germaine Greer, and MPs Mike Freer and Johnny Mercer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
40 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 1, Episode 3 - Death

This week Death and the Afterlife - find out what sandpit life's helter-skelter will really land you in. More hilarity and philosophy in the cult comedy show that answers life's big teasers.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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

2015 Specials, New Year Special - End Of Year Special

In this special edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, host Jimmy Carr and team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock discuss and dissect the biggest personalities that have hit the headlines in 2015.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Josie (Kimberley Nixon), Howard (Greg McHugh), Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), JP (Jack Whitehall), Kingsley (Joe Thomas), Vod (Zawe Ashton). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures

Fresh Meat

Series 2, Episode 8

The end of the academic year is drawing near, and with it the need for the housemates to make some big decisions.

U&W channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Channel 5 logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

Greatest Stand Up Comedians

3-hour clip show for Channel 5, looking at the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Highlights Special - Special Special

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton count down the most special bits of the most recent series in a Celebrity Juice Special Special to reveal the number one most special moment. Starring Ant and Dec, Tom Daley, a parrot and Joey Essex.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Joe (Mark Bonnar), Tom (Finlay Christie). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Gobetweenies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Zuckerberg's Chicken

Lucy has a plan to steal a chicken. Her new hero is Mark Zuckerberg who says that eating meat is not immoral if you capture your own dinner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 3

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 2, Episode 4 - Politics

Shappi and her guests discuss politics.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

U&W channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Derek Faye meets Bonnie Langford, Lauren receives a proposal, Nan has a new neighbour from upstairs and Bernie's brothers and sisters from Ireland come for a visit.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 19 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2015

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year returns as Jimmy Carr tests a panel of A List Celebrities to see who knows the most about 2015.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (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 16, Episode 3

This week's guests are Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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 12:05am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the laddish sitcom.

U&W channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Gingers For Justice take to the rooftops, Lauren causes trouble in science class and The Aga Saga Woman and her children are terrified when a mechanic brings over a courtesy car whilst her Land Rover is being repaired.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Mrs Bunnichevski (Caroline Quentin)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 4 - Caroline Quentin's Little Cracker

Young Kitty has the starring role in her ballet school's Christmas production of The Nutcracker and she wants more than anything for her mum to be in the audience.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 14, Christmas Special

With lots of Christmas-themed questions and a sprinkling of tinsel, 8 Out Of 10 Cats celebrates the season of goodwill in true festive style. Guests up for yuletide fun include Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:55am (repeat)
Luke Kempner's Impression Of 2015. Luke Kempner. Copyright: Pett Productions

Luke Kempner's Impression Of 2015

ITV2's end of year review show, presented by impressionist Luke Kempner.

BBC Three 1:10am (repeat)
Fried. Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Fried

A repeat run of the entire first series of the fast food sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
Pulling. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Rebekah Staton), Donna (Sharon Horgan), Karen (Tanya Franks). Copyright: Silver River

Pulling

Series 1, Episode 6

Louise's mum, Eileen, turns up and announces that she's moving in, after having been dumped by her toyboy. Karen is far from happy with this. Donna is trying to make an impression on Sam's friends but does so by insulting them. Louise and Karen go out with Eileen who makes a show of herself by doing lesbian dancing with her daughter to attract men. Sam gives Donna an ultimatum - it's Karl or him.

ITV Encore 2:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25am (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

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 5 - Going Going Gone

First pay packet, some light police baiting and the potential to foil a crime right under his nose. Life is busy for our Fletch. But things are rarely what they seem and Fletch's journey on the straight and narrow may be about to be cut short.

U&Drama channel logo 3am (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Susie (Suzy Aitchison), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 2, Episode 2

Tash is packing her rucksack for Glastonbury, gearing up to climb over the fence. Spike outrages her when it transpires that he has actually bought a ticket. Her son Raph is in tow (reluctantly), complete with fairy wings. Of course, Tash's plan fails, but to call Caroline, who is in the VIP campsite, would be to admit defeat. Caroline has problems of her own, though, trying to stop the Magic Numbers from breaking the swingball set.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3am (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Adam (Simon Bird), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Anniversary

It's Martin and Jackie's 26th anniversary, and Jonny's got a secret he's desperate to keep. And then Jim arrives, heavily sedated...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 4 - Going To Work

Fletcher's parole officer finds him a job at a hotel, but first night nerves lead to harsh words at home and the result is Fletch in the pub in his carpet slippers. It's down to Godber to make sure Fletch doesn't blow his new job before it's even begun.

ITV Encore 3:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (repeat)
Tripped. Image shows from L to R: Milo Edwards (George Webster), Danny Gates (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Mammoth Screen / Two Brothers Pictures

Tripped

Episode 4

Milo is separated from Danny and stranded in a desperate and violent world where the universe is disintegrating fast.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Susie (Suzy Aitchison), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 2, Episode 3

Sal has organised a ramble for the whole Guild, seeing it as an opportunity to have a nice stroll and a chat with friends. Sal thinks Spike would be a better boyfriend for Tash than Marcus and tries to steer Spike towards this goal. Sal and the Guild find themselves lost in a fast-descending impenetrable fog.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 6 - Beavers

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

London Live 4:25am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 5

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Mind Your Own Business!

Mind Your Own Business!

Episode 6, The Premature Berth: Tycoon Jimmy's lavish new yacht infuriates his head of finance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 1 - What Century Are You Living In?

After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Pilot, Episode 1 - Stop/Start

Stop/Start follows three couples as they do their best to get on with their lives. When things get tricky, the characters are able to stop the action, explain themselves to the audience and start it all up again.

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