British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 20th December 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 7 - More About Wrapping

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hospital and watch a nurse wrapping a man's leg in bandages.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3: Management and publicity problems plague the return of duo Tommy and Sheila.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (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 7:25am (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 47 - Grampy Vampy

When Resus' grandfather, Grampy Vampy, gets locked in Dr Skully's confiscation cupboard, Luella uses a portal spell to get him back. But he's not the only thing that comes through the portal.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy Feels It

Episode 1 - Happy

In this show, Jeremy is feeling... happy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly No Dancing

The farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 4 - While The Cat's Away

With Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.

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

Gangsta Granny

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 16 - Gua Rusa, Borneo

When Grandmaster Glitch discovers his Halloween pumpkin isn't as big as the Grimbots' one, he goes in search of some fertilizer to help it grow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

ITV Encore 8:15am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 3

Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 19

Accident-prone DIY enthusiast DIY Dan tries to build a spice rack, newsreader Arthur Sleep gets his chair stolen and goes home early, location reporter Gail Force interviews some big fans and so-called antiques 'expert' Ann Teak destroys a valuable dinner table and plates.

ITV Encore 8:45am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:55am (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 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rob Edwards (Samuel Small), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 3 - Science Chic

A business studies competition is announced at school, and both Lily and Martha desperately want to be project manager.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fear

Mike and Sue invite a stressed bomb-disposal expert to "hug his fear".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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 29, Special - I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, calling upon his experiences on numerous dangerous missions overseas as a master spy, he forms a small team of reluctant volunteers, consisting of Alvin and Entwistle, ready to react to any emergency in the village. Finding that Hobbo has moved in next door, Clegg and Truly recall that he was never much of a milkman, but have to admit that his needlework is always exemplary.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 8 - More About Hiding

The Twirlywoos visit an hotel and find themselves hiding behind a line of suitcases.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town

In this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (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 4, Episode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

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

Radio 4 10:40am
15 min
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

Episode 3

A couple have a row outside a pub, but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (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 4, Episode 18 - Reggie The Robot

Robert's much cooler younger brother Reggie is coming to visit Justin's House, so Robert tries everything he can to show that he can be just as cool.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 2, Episode 6 - Property Predicament

Alfie Moore gives an audience police powers, tackling the difficulty of evidential property.

CITV 12pm (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 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 3

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 9 - More About Joining Up

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office watching a very bored man who is entertaining himself by joining up some paperclips.

London Live 1:15pm (repeat)
Three Hats For Lisa. Image shows from L to R: Lisa Milan (Sophie Hardy), Sid Marks (Sid James). Copyright: Seven Hills Film Productions

Three Hats For Lisa

Comic caper following a film star, three of her fans and their taxi driver rushing through London in search of three specific types of hat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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 4, Episode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Arrivals

Gareth and Diane's baby arrives early on the 302 bus into town, but that's not the only new arrival about to land in Glan Don.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 20

Captain Adorable takes on a new outer-space adversary in the form of a green sock, newsreader Arthur Sleep has some problems with an annoying fly, fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how not to do squats and fading acrobat act the Berrito Brothers show off their space hopping skills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Christmas Special - The North Pole

The Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
ITV Encore 4:10pm (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the cricket-based sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue. Copyright: BBC

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fear

Mike and Sue invite a stressed bomb-disposal expert to "hug his fear".

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:40pm (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 1 - Back In Fashion

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Christmas Special

Iain Stirling is joined by team captains Oscar and Sade, as well as special guests Hacker T Dog, Ashleigh and Pudsey, The One Show's Alex Riley and comedian Pippa Evans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3: Management and publicity problems plague the return of duo Tommy and Sheila.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:20pm (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 2 - And So To Bed

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas!

It's the last day before the Christmas holidays and everyone gets very excited when it starts to snow, but as the snow gets heavier and heavier, it starts to look like everyone's worst nightmare might be about to happen - being trapped in school, for Christmas!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy Feels It

Episode 1 - Happy

In this show, Jeremy is feeling... happy.

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 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole Position

In avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:50pm (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.

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 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy Feels It

Episode 2 - Sad

Stand-up show about emotions from Radio 4's passionate polemicist.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 3 - Colonel Danger Mouse

When Colonel K disappears on a free holiday, Danger Mouse pulls rank and assumes the mantle of caretaker Colonel.

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

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 1 - From Stage To Screen

A tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

Episode 3

A couple have a row outside a pub, but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 2 - The Guest Stars

This second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 12

In tonight's final Brian and Emma are the last loved up couple to get grilled by dynamic duo Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. The couple put their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces...but will they choose love or money?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas Show

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

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm (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 8

Alex Jones, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan and Spencer Matthews are the guests taking part the show this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Edward (Reece Shearsmith), Tubbs (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

20th Anniversary Specials, Episode 3 - Royston Vasey Mon Amour

The local authorities, the local paper and the local police all play their part as the developing situation in Royston Vasey reaches its earth-shattering climax. Can the genii be put back in the bottle? And what dark forces have been unleashed in the amphibarium?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy Feels It

Episode 1 - Happy

In this show, Jeremy is feeling... happy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
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, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Two 10:30pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

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

Alan Parker

Alan Parker's Christmas Special: A festive mix of comedy and music from the self-styled urban warrior, first broadcast on Radio 1.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:40pm (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 3 - Porn Yesterday

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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo), DC Andrea McGill (Louise McCarthy). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 6

This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph)

Birds Of A Feather

Christmas Special - The House For The Rising Sons

It's Christmas in Chigwell and the Birds are back. Tracey has got big plans that could upset the festive harmony in the house, Sharon has found a novel way of doing her Christmas shopping and Dorien has got a mystery to solve. What could possibly go wrong?

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 1, Episode 2 - CCTV

Resources are limited at The Egg. When there is an incident within the prison, Harry is forced to record it in watercolours. That's why he is delighted when he receives a brand new CCTV system to monitor goings-on within The Egg. But the system soon malfunctions... and Harry has to think quickly to save the sanity of his team.

STV 11:05pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph)

Birds Of A Feather

Christmas Special - The House For The Rising Sons

It's Christmas in Chigwell and the Birds are back. Tracey has got big plans that could upset the festive harmony in the house, Sharon has found a novel way of doing her Christmas shopping and Dorien has got a mystery to solve. What could possibly go wrong?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Lazy Susan: East Coast Listening Post. Image shows from L to R: Jenna (Freya Parker), Eric (David Elms), Dana (Celeste Dring). Copyright: BBC

Lazy Susan: East Coast Listening Post

Series 1, Episode 1 - Old Money

Jenna and Dana get a glimpse of the dying embers of the old British aristocracy. They go and stay with two elderly sisters, Gilly and Sally, whose neighbours are up in arms over the behaviour of the elder sibling, who is refusing to grow old gracefully. Will the old aristocrats win round their neighbours by throwing a party in their honour? We'll find out.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:20pm (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 4 - The Seven Steptoerai

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 1 - Sophie's Parents

Mark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

2016 Specials, Christmas Special - Cunk On Christmas

Philomena is on a festive mission to track down the true meaning of Christmas, and find out exactly what it is he wants.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Clayton Grange. Image shows from L to R: Professor Saunders (Anthony Head), Alice Jameson (Stephanie Racine), Lionel (Don Gilet), Geoff Prowse (Neil Warhurst), Roger Bucks (Paul Barnhill). Copyright: BBC

Clayton Grange

Series 1, Episode 3

The team attempt to make war just a bit more gentle. Meet the scientists who are a bit rubbish at life. And not much better at science.

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Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 1

On Frank's team this week will be Paralympic Gold Medallist Jonnie Peacock and Frank's regular wingman comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Joining Bradley are footballer John Terry and Countdown's Rachel Riley.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 3

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Kirsty Wark. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty Wark

Chef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.

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Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 3

Roman gets a little more than he bargained for at a health spa, and Ting Tong has yet more secrets to divulge.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Lieutenant Sir Edward Hulse (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Christmas Special

Rick Edwards tells the story of the WWI Christmas Truce (stars Stephen Mangan), and Russell Kane narrates the birth of baby Jesus, starring Johnny Vegas, Sally Phillips, and Danny John-Jules.

BBC Four 12:30am (repeat)
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The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

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Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

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A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 5 - Hot-Rodding At The Demolition Derby (South Carolina)

Russell and his mum are in South Carolina, where they have joined the Knights of Destruction, an All-American Demolition Derby, who find new and insane ways to smash up cars. Russell has signed up to get behind the wheel at the event and Ninette is taking to the mic to commentate in front of the 4000 strong crowd.

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Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 5

Tonight Chris is joined by panel show-er Rose Matafeo and the perceptive Dane Baptiste.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 10

Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.

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QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 5

This week's episode featured the last in the series of Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers, a new bust of the Queen Vic on EastEnders, the verge emerge on Emmerdale and a man talking about every car he's ever owned on BBC Four.

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Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 6

Chris Ramsey is joined by James Acaster and South African born Pierre Novellie.

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A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 4 - While The Cat's Away

With Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.

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Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Return Of The Jedi

This week showcases Keith & Paddy's version of the third Star Wars film, Return Of The Jedi, featuring Michelle Keegan, Phillip Schofield and Ant & Dec.

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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...

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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghostbusters

Keith and Paddy's version of Ghostbusters, featuring Robbie Williams, Sarah Parish, Emily Atack, Emma Willis, Will Mellor, Vicki Michelle and Chris Kamara.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
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Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).

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Comic Roots

Series 2, Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams

Architecture, poetry, art and music were the formative influences on the aesthete known to millions as Kenneth Williams.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 5

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by Alex Jones, Tinchy Stryder, David O'Doherty and Katherine Ryan.

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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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the cricket-based sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fear

Mike and Sue invite a stressed bomb-disposal expert to "hug his fear".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
June Whitfield

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 3: Management and publicity problems plague the return of duo Tommy and Sheila.

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Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy Feels It

Episode 1 - Happy

In this show, Jeremy is feeling... happy.

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 3

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.

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