British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 31st December 2016

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

U&Drama channel logo 7:05am (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 3, Episode 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 18 - Remote Control

Everyone is getting ready to watch a football match on TV, when an out-of-control toy plane hits the TV aerial, ruining the picture.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

U&Drama channel logo 7:40am (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 11 - Puppy Love

A Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.

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

A repeat-run of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:20am (repeat)
Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather. Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

Episode 1

It is the night before Hogswatch - the Discworld version of Christmas - and the Hogfather, an anthropomorphic personification who gives presents to good children, has gone missing. It is up to Death to take his place in order to keep the children believing in him.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
The Corbett Follies. Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Remembering Ronnie Corbett

Liza Tarbuck hosts a tribute to the comedy career of Ronnie Corbett.

CITV 10:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Bottle

Mr Bean's prized ship in a bottle ends up on a milkman's float, leading to a mission to get it back from the local dairy.

CITV 10:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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, Episode 2 - Housewarming

Now he is comfortable in his new house, Justin wants to have a housewarming party. In order to help, Robert the robot has turned the heating up to full, while Justin has forgotten to invite the guests and Little Monster is in a very cheeky mood. Will the party be ruined?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather. Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

Episode 2

There is not much time for Death and Albert to save the Hogfather. As they continue giving out presents, Death pops in the offices of the Unseen University to see if the wizards might have an answer. Susan meanwhile makes her way to the Toothfairy's castle with the help of the newly created god of hangovers.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Colin Murray

Fighting Talk

Series 14, New Year Special

Fighting Talk celebrates the end of 2016 as Colin Murray is joined by four panellists who all have one thing in common; they know little or nothing about the world of sport!

Talking Pictures TV 11:10am (repeat)
Lunch Hour

Lunch Hour

Shirley Anne Field plays a young designer on the brink of an affair with a married executive at the company she works for.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
4 Extra Stands Up. Susana Mota. Copyright: BBC

The Art Of Warm-Up

Jo Caulfield explores the art of the warm-up comedian.

Talking Pictures TV 12:25pm (repeat)
Trial And Error

Trial And Error

Legal satire. A seedy barrister is given the dock brief for a man who freely admits he murdered his wife; he is acquitted owing to incompetent defence, and they both continue their fantasy lives.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2016 Christmas Specials, New Year Special

Join the Ringers team as they look back at the year that never was, imagining what life would be like had Remain won, Trump lost and a host of other events that just might have happened.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

In The Red

Episode 1

Bank managers are being murdered through the ingenious use of one pound coins, but BBC Crime Correspondent George Cragge is on the case.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Anni (Llinos Mai), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Valentine's Day

Mami and Deiniol take over Anni's plan for a romantic meal, plus Ifan forces Ben to help him a seedy scheme.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 5, Episode 6

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

Talking Pictures TV 2pm (repeat)
Up In The World. Norman (Norman Wisdom)

Up In The World

Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Started

Carter Brandon drives his Uncle Mort down south, but trouble looms at a pub stop.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (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, Episode 2 - Housewarming

Now he is comfortable in his new house, Justin wants to have a housewarming party. In order to help, Robert the robot has turned the heating up to full, while Justin has forgotten to invite the guests and Little Monster is in a very cheeky mood. Will the party be ruined?

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:50pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

Pick TV 5pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 2

The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.

Channel 5 logo 5pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 34 - Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Legendary showbiz comedian Ken Dodd fields questions from a celebrity audience.

CITV 5:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Bottle

Mr Bean's prized ship in a bottle ends up on a milkman's float, leading to a mission to get it back from the local dairy.

U&Drama channel logo 5:40pm (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 25, Christmas Special - Variations On A Theme Of The Widow Winstanley

Truly tries to find an old classmate and deliver her to Clegg's doorstep.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

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

Channel 5 logo 6pm
120 min
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

Ken Dodd: In His Own Words

Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (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

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:20pm
65 min
Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The Narrator (David Suchet). Copyright: BBC

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Join the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society for their latest production, Peter Pan.

Talking Pictures TV 6:25pm (repeat)
Hot Enough For June

Hot Enough For June

Spy spoof concerning a bumbling out-of-work writer who is hired by the British intelligence service to carry out a covert mission.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 8 - It Came From Zog

Zig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

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

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A Favour

Desmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7pm (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 7:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet Job

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 8, Episode 5 - Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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 2, Episode 11 - George's Daughter

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 1 - Preserve The Romance

Curmudgeonly GP Martin Ellingham's plans to resume his career as a consultant in London are put on hold with the birth of the baby he fathered with his now estranged partner, Louisa Glasson.

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore. Copyright: Alan Messer / REX / Shutterstock

Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Rediscovered sketches from Not Only... But Also... broadcast alongside classic material.

Talking Pictures TV 8:30pm (repeat)
The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn. Image shows from L to R: Dick Emery, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan

The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn

Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan and Dick Emery srar in this Goon-inspired film in which a rare Mukkinese Battle-horn is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum in the dead of night.

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 2, Episode 12 - Dave's Day

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&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (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 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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

Just Like A Woman

A repeat of this 1992 film.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 4 - Comedy Greats - Pete And Dud

A host of figures from the world of entertainment - but not Greta Garbo - hail the life, careers and partnership of bona fide comic legends Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.

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

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 4

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.

Radio 4 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
David Sedaris

David Sedaris: Death Knows No Season

David Sedaris presents comic stories backed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

BBC Four 9pm
120 min
Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes. Dawn French

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Dawn French stars in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

2016 Specials, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular

Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular is back - witness Alan and his special celebrity guests running riot around Channel 4 HQ bringing in 2017 with unpredictable madness, party games and special guests. With special guests Danny Dyer, Keith Lemon, Greg Rutherford, Laura Whitmore, Will Mellor, Sinitta, Gemma Collins and Professor Green.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 3 - Songs & Serials

More classic Ronnies, this time looking at the songs and serials that became a much-loved staple of their shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's Forest

Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year Special

Jimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Tommy Cockles

Tommy Cockles arrives at the theatre to find it transformed: there's a new Nigerian owner, soundman Goose has been replaced by an authoritarian ex-copper and receptionist Catherine has disappeared off to India to find herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, New Year Special - Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, James McAvoy, Frank Skinner, Gary O'Donovan, Paul O'Donovan, Pete Tong

On Graham's star-studded New Year's Eve sofa: award-winning actors Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, together in Assassin's Creed; X-Men star James McAvoy, starring in new film Split; comedian Frank Skinner, hosting the new series of Room 101; and Irish rowing heroes Gary and Paul O'Donovan. Plus music from Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - News Thing Hootenanny

Sam attempts to replace Jools Holland as the face of New Year's Eve, with a look back on some of the best moments from the last few weeks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 4 - Tons Of Storm Clouds

Revolutionary orator Nathaniel Hopkins arrives and wins Mary's fervent support. But it is not just her support he is after.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2016

Jonathan Watson returns with the team for another look back at what the past twelve months have served up both on and off the pitch. As well as highlighting the woes of Gordon Strachan's Scotland team, Sir Alex Ferguson, Mark Warburton and new bhoy Brendan Rodgers chip in with their contributions while non-footballing headline makers like Donald Trump, Sir Rod Stewart and Nicola Sturgeon also have something to say.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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, New Year Special

Dara O Briain and the team crack open the bubbly, link arms and welcome 2015 with out-takes, quizzes and favourite clips featuring guests including Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

Manchester's 1996 Olympic bid is mocked.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 2.2: Simon Bligh hosts the stand-up from London's Comedy Store with Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

U&Drama channel logo Midnight (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 11 - Puppy Love

A Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's Forest

Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 20 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2016

2016 might have been one of the craziest news years in memory, but don't panic - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year is back to help you make sense of it!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:45am (repeat)
Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show. Miranda Hart

Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show

A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.

BBC Four 12:55am (repeat)
A Year In The Life Of A Year. Rhys Thomas. Copyright: BBC

A Year In The Life Of A Year

Special - 2016: A Year In The Life Of A Year

A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, New Year Special - Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, James McAvoy, Frank Skinner, Gary O'Donovan, Paul O'Donovan, Pete Tong

On Graham's star-studded New Year's Eve sofa: award-winning actors Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, together in Assassin's Creed; X-Men star James McAvoy, starring in new film Split; comedian Frank Skinner, hosting the new series of Room 101; and Irish rowing heroes Gary and Paul O'Donovan. Plus music from Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Paul Hollywood, Lee Mack, Gabby Logan, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 7

Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan and Hal Cruttenden join Lee Mack in the studio to test out more obscure facts and theories.

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Russell Howard's Good News

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the satirical comedy.

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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore. Copyright: Alan Messer / REX / Shutterstock

Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Rediscovered sketches from Not Only... But Also... broadcast alongside classic material.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

BBC Four 1:25am (repeat)
Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes. Dawn French

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Dawn French stars in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Highlights Special - Best Bits

James Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 10 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.

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Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Christmas Special - Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.

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Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Highlights Special - Xmas Gogglyboxers

Keith Lemon and his Celebrity Juice pals Holly, Fearne and Gino pay homage to Britain's favourite TV watchers as they look back at the best bits of the outrageous panel show's 16th series.

London Live 2am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 2 - Change

After a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.

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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, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Of

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas, Danny Dyer and inimitable host Lee Mack.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Drunk History. Adolf Hitler (Dustin Demri-Burns). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 7

Matt Richardson takes us back to World War II (stars Simon Bird and Dustin Demri Burns), whilst an inebriated Josie Long narrates the tale of Dr Crippen (stars Olivia Colman).

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mettle

After several failed attempts at work, Daisy meets her match in boss Tina at a restaurant she is working in. Whilst Daisy finds herself trapped in a bizarre parallel world to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Tim and Mike get stuck in a tense row about Robot Wars. Brian has an accident that also boosts his artistic career.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 12 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy Store

The big teethed Rob Beckett hosts; he doesn't like the admin of tequila. He's joined by the accidental racist Suzi Ruffell, tardy Elis James, and the boozy John Robins.

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Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Out-takes - Bestest Unseenest Bits

Keith Lemon and pal Paddy McGuinness look back at some previously unseen Celebrity Juice footage as they reminisce about the hilarious celebrity shenanigans that went down in 2016. Guests on the popular panel show the year have included famous comedians, big name soap and reality stars, top TV presenters and chart-topping pop stars, but who will be featured in this collection of moments that were deemed too naughty or too funny for TV?

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
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Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Started

Carter Brandon drives his Uncle Mort down south, but trouble looms at a pub stop.

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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 3, Episode 4

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.

London Live 3am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tests

Martin is about to sit an exam (again) and is worried that he is going to fail (again). Harriet and Joanna both think they are pregnant so have pregancy tests, but their results get mixed up. Mac goes for a job interview to become a consultant.

Comedy Central 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 11 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host at the Comedy Store is the naughty Sara Pascoe. She's joined by LEGO-haircutted Tom Ward, sexting Shappi Khorsandi, and James Bond loving Nish Kumar.

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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 3, Episode 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Highlights Special

A compilation of the best bits from Series 1 and 2 of the award-winning series. Featuring the Urban Fox, David Dickinson, the Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians and a whole host of other characters, not to mention some exclusive new material shot behind the scenes at the end of series wrap party.

London Live 4am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 7 - Tangled Webs

Now dumped by Joanna, Alan tries to find something else to take his mind off things, so he tries religion, under the guidance of the rather attractive hospital chaplin. Martin gets his exams results back but is too nervous to read them, and Guy prepares for his World Guyball Championship semi-final.

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The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A collection of 'best bits' from the series.

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Let's Go Crazy. Crystal Jollibottom (Peter Sellers)

Let's Go Crazy

Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

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