British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 20th December 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 4 - Use Of Bath

When Mrs. Smallwick leaves the taps running in the bathroom above Flora's bedroom causing a mini-flood, she issues Miss Milton with an ultimatum: Smallwick must leave or she will! Milton is only too keen to oblige, leaving Flora to search for a flat post-haste, and Cissie keen to accompany her. Their new abode is less than luxurious.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sharing Fatman

Episode 5, The Thoroughbred Game: Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 5 - Joan Alone

Joan's birthday party offers Clare a really clear example of why it is so important to be aware of loneliness and isolation in the community.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Wedding

Everyone is very excited. Not only is it the last day of term, it is also the day of Mr Nasal and Miss Spray's wedding! But as always at Dockbridge High, nothing goes to plan. Will the staff and pupils be able to pull together to save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 7 - The Proposal

Sandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

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 10 - Pirate Day

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to protect Gem's jewels from naughty Captain Sinker when the stars of Swashbuckle drop in for Pirate Day. Guest starring Gemma Hunt and Ella Kenion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Big Boobies

The airmen have gone, and all is back to (relative) normality at Café René. Herr Flick's not too pleased to have ended up with three copies of The Fallen Madonna though...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Christmas Spirit: The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge!

CITV 8:55am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 10 - Sporty

It's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

The Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Spider

At last, the true story of Robert the Bruce and his encounter with that spider on the eve of battle with the English.

Talking Pictures TV 9:45am (repeat)
Madame Louise

Madame Louise

A repeat of this 1951 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (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 12, Christmas Special - Barry's Christmas

It's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (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 11 - Wrestler

When Wrestle-Hysteria comes to town, Charlie is desperate to get tickets for the show. But with no money to buy them, he and his friends must go to extraordinary lengths to fulfill their dreams. Meanwhile, Mum has found a way to fulfill Hannah's dreams - but will it really help her win her daughter's trust?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the musical children's comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am (repeat)
Adam Kotz

Is Anything Broken?

A real-time comedy drama about one of the most stressful journeys known to humanity - the trip from Airport Arrivals Hall to Departure Gate.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Christmas Spirit: The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Who Done It?. Image shows from L to R: Frankie Mayne (Belinda Lee), Hugo Dill (Benny Hill)

Who Done It?

Big screen debut for Benny Hill as a street-sweeper who wins enough money to pursue his dream of becoming a private investigator.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 10 - Sporty

It's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

The Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The Winchester

The Winchester Club is faced with permanent closure when one of Arthur's schemes backfires.

CITV 2:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

Talking Pictures TV 3:45pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

All At Sea

Short comedy film starring Hal Monty and Max Bygraves as two sailors on leave, cut from Skimpy In The Navy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (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 12, Christmas Special - Barry's Christmas

It's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?

U&W channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Trivia Test Match

Brian Johnston umpires, as Tim Rice and Robin Bailey battle Willie Rushton and Bob 'The Cat' Bevan.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Girls. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / ITV Studios

Carry On Girls

The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:25pm (repeat)
The Magnet. Image shows left to right: Harper (Meredith Edwards), Johnny Brent (James Fox). Credit: Ealing Studios

The Magnet

Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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 1, Christmas Special - All Wrapped Up

Robert and Little Monster are getting the house ready for Christmas. Justin tries to help, but keeps making more and more mess. Things get even worse when he tries to wrap a present for Father Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.6, No Special Treatment: After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And Pains

If Arthur can't sell his second-hand cars, he'll just have to hire them out.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sharing Fatman

Episode 5, The Thoroughbred Game: Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 5 - Joan Alone

Joan's birthday party offers Clare a really clear example of why it is so important to be aware of loneliness and isolation in the community.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Christmas Special - All Mod Conned

Foggy has decided that Compo, Clegg and he are to have a 'get away from it all' Christmas holiday.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 6 - You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 7 - Adam Hills

Bruce Morton talks to Australian comic Adam Hills, the champion of celebratory comedy, who reveals to Bruce why scampi and Buckie contributed to one of his most memorable gigs in Scotland.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & Zag

There's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever Again

Danger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.

Talking Pictures TV 7pm (repeat)
All Over The Town. Image shows from L to R: Sally Thorpe (Sarah Churchill), Nathaniel Hearn (Norman Wooland). Copyright: ITV Studios

All Over The Town

Comedy drama about a small seaside town and its local newspaper in the aftermath of World War II.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

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

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me Love

In a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Gibson, Sam Pamphilon, Gina Yashere, Dara O Briain, Marcus Brigstocke, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 1, Episode 2

Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Gina Yashere join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Sonic 2, Portal 2, Snake, Little Big Planet and special endgame Boom! Shake the Rooms in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Without Prejudice: Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 10 - Art Attack

Gloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Christmas Spirit: The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge!

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three extended episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

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 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

Talking Pictures TV 8:50pm (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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 1

The fact-busting comedy panel series hosted by Lee Mack returns as Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton and Jason Byrne put further fascinating titbits to the test.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Graham Norton. Copyright: David Venni

The Graham Norton Story

Documentary about the career of Graham Norton.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
Celebrity Advice Bureau. Joel Dommett. Copyright: UKTV

Celebrity Advice Bureau

Episode 2

Entertaining series in which celebrity advisers, including Louis Walsh, Fay Ripley, David Baddiel and Rick Edwards, offer their best advice for daily dilemmas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi), Gillian (Nicola Walker). Copyright: Red Production Company

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 4, Episode 2

Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship. Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia's play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm (repeat)
Adam Kotz

Is Anything Broken?

A real-time comedy drama about one of the most stressful journeys known to humanity - the trip from Airport Arrivals Hall to Departure Gate.

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 8 - Something Fishie

Life becomes explosive when Gary and Phoebe have to deal with a protection racket. Yvonne receives a rude surprise.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 2

Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 4

The Bard gets a stuffing in the toy movie of Shakespeare in Love and the Star Wars figures aim for talk-show domination in Jedi Springer. Meanwhile, the Vinyl Justice Squad get ruthless with Thomas Dolby's record collection.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Spencer Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer Jones

Romesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 5 - Joan Alone

Joan's birthday party offers Clare a really clear example of why it is so important to be aware of loneliness and isolation in the community.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
45 min
Virtually Famous. Chris Ramsey

Virtually Famous

Series 4, Christmas Special

Tattoo Fixers' Jay Hutton and Paisley Billings plus Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Irish comedian Jason Byrne join the teams to take a trip through the best viral content of the week, and have seasonal glance at the funniest Christmas themed content on the internet.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:05pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

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

The Richest Man In Britain

Episode 6

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:45pm (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 4 - Threatening Weather

Plunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 5 - What Bloody Man Is That?

The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches who have some surprising predictions to make about Will's future, leading to a very serious case of house envy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

BBC Two Scotland 11pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 5 - What Bloody Man Is That?

The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches who have some surprising predictions to make about Will's future, leading to a very serious case of house envy.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Desolation Jests. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens. Copyright: BBC

Desolation Jests

Episode 2 - Viktor Schmelling

JP Doom interviews Viktor Schmelling about his career in comedy, from his humble beginnings as a joke writer for the Queen to his current role as emeritus professor of Princeton University's Faculty of Laughter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Victor Lewis-Smith

Festive-wrapped compilation of Victor's more controversial items from his original BBC Radio 1 series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Alesha Dixon, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, John McEnroe, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 2

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Christmas Special - The Chigwell Connection

Tracey and Sharon start a "Free the Chigwell Two" campaign when they discover that the detective who arrested Darryl and Chris may be bent.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
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Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 3.2: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

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Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
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Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Stewart Francis.

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 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Jimmy Carr

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 6

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

Talking Pictures TV 12:25am (repeat)
Gonks Go Beat. Mr. A. & R. (Frank Thornton)

Gonks Go Beat

In the far future, Earth has split into two rival populaces based on musical taste. A representative of the Galaxy is sent to unite the factions.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 2

Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 7 - Adam Hills

Bruce Morton talks to Australian comic Adam Hills, the champion of celebratory comedy, who reveals to Bruce why scampi and Buckie contributed to one of his most memorable gigs in Scotland.

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French And Saunders

2002 Specials, Christmas Special - French And Saunders's Christmas Puddings

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders find themselves house-sitting for a rock star over Christmas, during which time they sample some television favourites and offer a new angle on Monarch of the Glen and Tipping the Velvet.

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Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

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

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Trollied

Series 5, Episode 7

While Gavin frets about his relationship, Katie is tasked with the tough challenge of training the staff to recognise which fruits are which.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 5 - James Acaster At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host is the recently single James Acaster. He's joined by the anti-China Jarred Christmas, sexually confident Tiff Stevenson, and Scotland lover Jamali Maddix.

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QI

Series J, Episode 1 - Jargon

With guests Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 2

The fact-busting fun continues as Lee Mack is joined by broadcaster Sara Cox, MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace and comedian Rhod Gilbert.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 2

Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring. They throw an engagement party at the farm, which descends into chaos for both families.

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French And Saunders

Christmas Special 1998

Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.

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Stella

2014 Christmas Special - Christmas In Pontyberry

Enjoy a festive fix of Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama. When Michael has to head home for the holidays, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward.

London Live 1:30am (repeat)
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The New Statesman

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Rik Mayall sitcom.

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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 4

Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.

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Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

Talking Pictures TV 2:15am (repeat)
Be My Guest

Be My Guest

A repeat of this 1965 film.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 18

This week's episode featured the Knitted Character taking a nasty tumble, Harry trying to take a piece of toast from a dog's mouth using a fork, an outrageous airport story and "mug pinball" on Coronation Street.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:40am (repeat)
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Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

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Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 1

Two Episodes Of Mash launch their new unconventional nicotine aversion product, Luke McQueen enters a rap battle in an attempt to win back his lost love, Chastity Butterworth discovers how difficult it is to shout breadbuns while wearing a snorkel, and Alex Smith laments being white, middle-class and vaguely attractive.

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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.

London Live 3am (repeat)
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The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Jimmy Carr

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.

ITV Encore 3:10am (repeat)
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Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 6

Beatrice returns with new baby Petra in her arms. Everyone gets soaked by the malfunctioning sprinklers during rehearsals for Aunt Auriel's summer play, and the cast have to relocate temporarily to Kingdom and Kingdom. Lyle tries to help a young girl who is struggling to cope, caring for her sick mother and younger sister. Simon's trial is dropped due to a lack of evidence - which puts paid to Lyle's hopes of a partnership. A storm hits Market Shipborough and Simon disappears.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 7

Fern Brady, Phil Spencer, Henning Wehn and Carol Vorderman join Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock to look at the what people have been talking about this week.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And Pains

If Arthur can't sell his second-hand cars, he'll just have to hire them out.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 2

Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.

London Live 3:30am (repeat)
The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 4

The Bard gets a stuffing in the toy movie of Shakespeare in Love and the Star Wars figures aim for talk-show domination in Jedi Springer. Meanwhile, the Vinyl Justice Squad get ruthless with Thomas Dolby's record collection.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:45am (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Chris Ramsey

Virtually Famous

Series 4, Christmas Special

Tattoo Fixers' Jay Hutton and Paisley Billings plus Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Irish comedian Jason Byrne join the teams to take a trip through the best viral content of the week, and have seasonal glance at the funniest Christmas themed content on the internet.

London Live 4am (repeat)
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Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me Love

In a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Trivia Test Match

Brian Johnston umpires, as Tim Rice and Robin Bailey battle Willie Rushton and Bob 'The Cat' Bevan.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 10 - Art Attack

Gloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Episode 4.6, No Special Treatment: After the Health Care service is privatised, the embassy staff spot some advantages.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sharing Fatman

Episode 5, The Thoroughbred Game: Is there a connection between their horse's virus and a mysterious offer to the syndicate?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
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Clare In The Community

Series 11, Episode 5 - Joan Alone

Joan's birthday party offers Clare a really clear example of why it is so important to be aware of loneliness and isolation in the community.

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