British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th December 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 2 - What Seems To Be The Trouble?

Michael's first day on the wards does not go too well when his first patient turns out to be Yugoslavian.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In Yesterday

Mildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The Twystyverse

Danger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mari Wilson

Joan Chitty gets very excited about Mari's visit as she used to have a wonderful beehive, and Joan would like Mari to give her the same look.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 10 - School Photo

For this year's school photo, Dockbridge High decided to hire one of the world's best photographers... but none of them were available so they got Blake Papaway instead. As the staff and pupils prepare, Blake goes missing. Will they find him in time?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 5 - Too Old... Or Too Nosy?

Jean's sister-in-law Penny and her husband Stephen are visiting, but upon arrival it transpires they aren't talking. Sandy, meanwhile, has a holiday planned with boyfriend Harry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A journalist is given a guarantee by Hacker that he will give him access to some documents relating to a cock-up made by a civil servant 30 years ago. For some reason Sir Humphrey is not keen for the documents to be released.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (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 8 - Granny Justina

Justin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.

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 9, Episode 1 - The Sahara Desert Statue

What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream Acre

Other than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 8 - Race To The Bottom

Rewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 8 - Sand

Ird has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.

Talking Pictures TV 9:25am (repeat)
Miss Robin Hood. Image shows from L to R: Miss Heather Honey (Margaret Rutherford), Henry Wrigley (Richard Hearne). Copyright: Group 3 Productions

Miss Robin Hood

Comedy about a writer who finds himself roped into a spot of industrial theft due to the adventures in his childrens' stories.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 15 - More About Inside

The Twirlywoos watch a man polish a suit of armour. As he is polishing, the man drops the cloth inside the suit of armour.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Day I Flunked Chemistry

Hank thinks new boy Ben is totally cool, and is amazed to discover that the feeling is mutual. But will Ben feel the same if he finds out about Hank's learning difficulties? Hank isn't willing to take the risk and so decides not to tell him. That plan has disastrous consequences when Hank misreads an experiment, leading to the gassing of Ms Adolf and the evacuation of the science block.

CITV 9:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And Presents

When the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (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, Episode 9 - Horror

When Charlie makes a film for the local horror festival, no one is able to avoid being involved - except Hannah, who has joined an unusual dance troupe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

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

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Doctor In Distress

Doctor In Distress

Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) returns to St Swithin's as an experienced doctor but he still has a roving eye for the ladies.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Day Of Term

It is the first day of term and Billy, Tahj, Emily and Jasmine are excited to meet their new teacher.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A journalist is given a guarantee by Hacker that he will give him access to some documents relating to a cock-up made by a civil servant 30 years ago. For some reason Sir Humphrey is not keen for the documents to be released.

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 9, Episode 1 - The Sahara Desert Statue

What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 13 - The Dog Show

It's time for the Annual Dog Show and the Farmer is sure Bitzer has a good chance of winning this year. When things don't quite go as planned, the Farmer comes up with an ingenious idea which might help him win.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 5 - Too Old... Or Too Nosy?

Jean's sister-in-law Penny and her husband Stephen are visiting, but upon arrival it transpires they aren't talking. Sandy, meanwhile, has a holiday planned with boyfriend Harry.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 8 - Sand

Ird has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 15 - More About Inside

The Twirlywoos watch a man polish a suit of armour. As he is polishing, the man drops the cloth inside the suit of armour.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 9

Des is joined this week by Angela Barnes, Louise Welsh, Fred MacAulay and Neil Delamere.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lead Man Cometh

The Steptoes buy a job-lot of lead.

Talking Pictures TV 2pm (repeat)
The Big Money. Image shows from L to R: Gloria (Belinda Lee), Willie Frith (Ian Carmichael), Lady at The Royalty (Miriam Karlin). Copyright: Rank Organisation

The Big Money

Comedy about a small-time thief who becomes caught up in a world of organised crime after stealing a suitcase stuffed with forged £1 notes.

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 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. Robinson

Tracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (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 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream Acre

Other than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

Essex TV 4pm
12 min
Up North

Up North

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fishing Up North

Geoffrey is feeling down now his wife has gone for good and living in India. Mick and Skint Flint help take his mind off things with a spot of Fishing. Colin Wood checks out the new bar staff at the pub hoping The Angel Hotel will hire someone decent this time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Take Off Your Clothes... And Hide

A visit to a strip joint turns out not to be as enjoyable as the boys had anticipated when one of the performers falls ill and they are required to assist.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:45pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Episode 6 - Cissie's Last Chance

Flora is astounded when she discovers Cissie is due to be married. Cissie, however, is less than keen - the race is on to find Mr. Maddox an alternative match before the wedding date!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Christmas Special

Iain Stirling is joined by team captains Oscar and Sade, as well as special guests Hacker T Dog, Ashleigh & Pudsey, The One Show's Alex Riley and comedian Pippa Evans, to battle it out in a series of brand new and familiar games, all dripping with festive cheer and a light dusting of snow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mari Wilson

Joan Chitty gets very excited about Mari's visit as she used to have a wonderful beehive, and Joan would like Mari to give her the same look.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lead Man Cometh

The Steptoes buy a job-lot of lead.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Christmas Special - It's Christmas

Diddy Dick and Dom have their very own TV station, and this is their Christmas special.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Strange Hill Christmas

As Mitchell attempts to escape school and bring his Christmas holidays to an early start, the entirety of the staff and students become locked inside.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 5, Episode 5

A review the week's biggest stories from Wales and the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 49, Episode 7

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by James Acaster, Suzi Ruffell, Luke Kempner and Pippa Evans as they present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week the team look back at a momentous 2016, and celebrate Christmas with Lindsay Lohan...

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

U&W channel logo 7pm (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)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the BBC One sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A journalist is given a guarantee by Hacker that he will give him access to some documents relating to a cock-up made by a civil servant 30 years ago. For some reason Sir Humphrey is not keen for the documents to be released.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 9, Episode 1 - You Can't Manufacture Happy Endings For Everybody

Sandy's boyfriend calls at the house to tell Sandy some important news, and Jean is desperate to know what it is. And Alistair cannot decide whether to concentrate on his work or love life.

London Live 7:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Kid

Shirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Leroy (James Baxter), Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 3

Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe

90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.

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 9, Episode 1 - The Sahara Desert Statue

What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Clash of Interests

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Alan Carr's Happy Hour. Alan Carr

Alan Carr's Happy Hour

Episode 3

With guests Robbie Williams, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Michelle Keegan, Noel Fielding, Judge Rinder and Louisa Johnson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Out-takes - Out-takes Special

This special episode reveals some of the best unseen moments from the series, featuring Gok Wan, Joey Essex, Gary Kemp, Paul Hollywood and Jason Donovan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Blast From The Past

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Shabana (Rachel Petladwala), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mr Khan's Niece

Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Ash (Iwan Rheon)

Vicious

Finale, Christmas Special - A Year

We follow newlyweds Freddie and Stuart through the seasons across a whole year, include Freddie's birthday, Violet deciding on a major 'lifestyle' change and Ash's big news.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:25pm (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 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: Meera Syal, David Walliams. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Episode 4 - Meera Syal

Goodness Gracious Me star Meera Syal joins David Walliams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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...

Talking Pictures TV 9:45pm (repeat)
Just Like A Woman

Just Like A Woman

A repeat of this 1992 film.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Deirdre O'Kane, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 8 - Non Sequiturs

With Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp and Deirdre O'Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mari Wilson

Joan Chitty gets very excited about Mari's visit as she used to have a wonderful beehive, and Joan would like Mari to give her the same look.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 10

Miranda Hart joins Adam and the team in the studio to help dissect the week's events.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Pleased To Meet You

Pleased To Meet You

Episode 3.1, A Very Dora Christmas: Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 11 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti

Nicole Kidman says she was astounded at the truth behind her new movie and Dev Patel reveals he was desperate to star in it. Felicity Jones talks about the burden of keeping Star Wars secret, Dawn French admits that lovemaking on screen is weird, Sir Michael Parkinson says Muhammad Ali transcended normal celebrity and Jack Savoretti thanks Graham for his chart hitting success.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 1

A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 3, Episode 2

With Dave Gorman, Will Smith and Jo Brand

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Highlights Special - Rally Special

James Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 6

Rob and Aisling are joined by Chris Kamara, Murder In Successville's Tom Davis and comedians James Acaster and Tiff Stevenson.

U&W channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (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, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fame Idol

The search is on for the best talent in the glens. Have Hamish and Dougal got what it takes to enter Fay MacAdemy, the famous highland talent contest?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 2 - Househunting

Still homeless and separated from his wife, Dave plans to move out of the Storage Garden, while Geoff plans to move in.

U&W channel logo Midnight (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 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (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

Series 6, Episode 6 - Sofa

Gary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and the team present a special end of series show featuring new material, out-takes and favourite bits.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (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...

U&Dave channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 1

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return for a brand new series. The guests for the first episode are Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 3

It's quiz night down at The Grapes and Eddie reveals his specialist subject. Tanya lays on her charms for Ken and he lays on some sandwiches for the regulars. The Quizmasters word is final.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 4

The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 11

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Diana Dors.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (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 17, Episode 3

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Jack Dee, musician Example, Jerry Springer and Roisin Conaty.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Richard Goulding), Wills (Hugh Skinner)

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 5

Wills has become disillusioned with his role and calls for a referendum on the abolition of the monarchy.

U&Drama channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. Robinson

Tracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".

London Live 3am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Bigger Splash

War is raging on the eastern fringes of the European Union and having accidentally bought Robert Maxwell's yacht, Alan senses an opportunity to use it to make some money back.

ITV Encore 3:05am (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 4

Simon is back and tells Peter that he's ready to start work. Peter has to sort out a sponsorship dispute between the local sex shop and the cricket team - then he knocks team captain Nigel Pearson down while riding Lyle's bike. Simon is having a passionate affair with a mystery blonde who turns out to be Nigel's wife. Lyle is called upon to represent a lady who refuses to pay her council tax. Sidney Snell buys Gloria a ski training machine - and proposes a cruise on the Norwegian fjords.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Louise Ford), Wills (Hugh Skinner)

The Windsors

Series 1, Episode 6

Can Wills save his family and his nation before Britain is sold to the Chinese?

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Irresistible Rise Of Alan B'Stard

The time has come: despite no longer holding a Westminster seat, Alan has Downing Street in his sights - and it all rests on a series of splits over Europe.

London Live 4am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 4 - Lee's Journey

Lee goes to Liverpool in search of his mother, unaware that she's already come to London to look for him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 6, Episode 3 - Meeting Thirty-Three

Donations this week come from Private Eye co-founder Richard Ingrams, former CBS and Sony President Sir Howard Stringer and satirical comedy writer Jane Bussmann.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (repeat)
You're Only Young Twice. Image shows from L to R: Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs), Flora Petty (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Desperate Hours

Having robbed the post office - with Cissie inside - a pair of criminals, Fingers and Junior, on the run dart into Paradise Lodge. Initially trying to stay hidden, the pair are soon spotted and hold the ladies captive until they can make their escape at daybreak.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Never Too Late

Never Too Late

Down Memory Lane: Feisty Hilda's senior citizen holiday sees man-mad Mildred after a nostalgic destination.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows

John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music

Series 2, Episode 4 - Mari Wilson

Joan Chitty gets very excited about Mari's visit as she used to have a wonderful beehive, and Joan would like Mari to give her the same look.

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