British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 23rd December 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6am (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.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Nigel (Anthony Head), Barbara (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That Counts

A special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 42 - Wizard's Beard

Billy finds a beard on the floor after the wizards have run by on their annual marathon.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 48 - King Cowdrey

Councillor Cowdrey's too good to be true brother arrives in town. It appears he is now a king.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 16 - More About Through

The Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Riches-to-rags-to-riches romantic tale of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, forced to sell her beloved stately home to pay off her late husband's debts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 11 - Happy Campers

Zig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.

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

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 50 - Wheels Of Death

When Luke's skateboard lands in goo from the Underlands, it develops a thoroughly evil mind of its own! But it seems it's not the only thing to be affected - Can Luke and the others stop the goo turning all objects evil?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Joyce (Alison Steadman), Alan (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, and the three couples have reached the Eurotunnel in Calais, returning from a long weekend visiting the Christmas markets in Cologne.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 1

Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
180 min
Michael Palin

Michael Palin's Radio Adventures

Michael Palin discusses his radio career with John McCarthy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (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 6 - Fly Me To The Moon

The girls create science projects for Experiment Friday. Jas transforms the art room into a spaceship to conduct an experiment into how teenage boys deal with being cooped up together on a long space voyage.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 29 - String

Wussywat learns how to play conkers - but then his string gets caught in a tree. He spots a trail of string and picks it up, only to be dragged through some mistletoe and holly when Oggy races off with the other end.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

U&Drama channel logo 9:40am (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 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.

Talking Pictures TV 10:05am (repeat)
The Galloping Major. Image shows left to right: Humbert Temple (Hugh Griffith), Major Arthur Hill (Basil Radford). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

The Galloping Major

Comedy following a community that forms a syndicate to purchase and run their own racehorse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (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.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

U&Drama channel logo 10:40am (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, Christmas Special - Christmas In Dreamland

Sharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - The Colour Of Magic

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

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 15, Episode 18

Journalist Martha Kelner, sports commentator John Rawling, former cricketer and TMS broadcaster Charles Dagnall and comedian Neil Delamere join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (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 4, Episode 15 - Growing Gloop

Justin has started a wonderful plant collection, so Mr Bloom delivers a special new flower to Justin's House along with a mysterious Super Swellberry, which contains magical 'growing gloop' to help the plant grow.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 8, Episode 10

Rory Bremner, Fern Brady, Jay Lafferty and Kevin McKenna join Des Clarke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Sid And Dora. Image shows from L to R: Dora Edge (Dora Bryan), Sid Edge (Sid James). Copyright: BBC

Sid And Dora

Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.

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

2017 Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - The Christmas Special

A special topical Christmas edition from the satirists, featuring HM The Queen, Dame Joan Bakewell, Donald Trump and The Brexit Bulldog David Davis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Series 4, Episode 1

With Armando Iannucci, Bill Bailey, David Quantick and Simon Pegg.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

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

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Gein's Family Giftshop Present.... Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Gein's Family Giftshop Present...

Christmas Special

Ed and Kath's Christmas is cancelled due to an argument. Sadly, no-one has told Father Christmas, and he is not pleased. Warning: contains an angry Santa.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

A repeat-run of the entire series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Des O'Connor, Harry Hill, Fay Ripley, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 1, Episode 6

Helping Harry fill his capsule with hilarious moments this time are Cold Feet star Fay Ripley, former EastEnders actor Nina Wadia, comedian Nish Kumar and showbiz legend Des O'Connor.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 17 - More About Cleaning

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.

CITV 1:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BFBS 1:30pm
30 min
Damn The Torpedoes. Copyright: Kirrin Productions

Damn The Torpedoes!

Christmas Special - Christmas Special 2017

The UK military mistakenly install a Donald Trump IT system, Andy Murray discovers true happiness doing submarine chores and David Attenborough narrates a wildlife documentary about the biggest beast in British waters - HMS Queen Elizabeth. Special guest, Barry from Watford, also manages to singlehandedly destroy a UN humanitarian mission.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 29 - String

Wussywat learns how to play conkers - but then his string gets caught in a tree. He spots a trail of string and picks it up, only to be dragged through some mistletoe and holly when Oggy races off with the other end.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 25

Storybook Stan tries and fails to read a noisy story, location reporter Gail Force gets ready for a ramble, King Flannel battles Lady Chatalot for control of the lawn and zany scientist Professor Muddles tries to find out why water is wet.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

CITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch Twice

Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

London Live 3:50pm (repeat)
The Young Ones

The Young Ones

Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm
70 min
Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist. Mike Smash (Paul Whitehouse)

Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist

Episode 1

Quite literally a festive treat as Mike Smash returns to our screens with a playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes from his sonic stocking. Fantabulous!

U&W channel logo 5pm (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.

Channel 5 logo 5pm
180 min
Elf: The Musical. Image shows from L to R: Buddy (Ben Forster), Santa Claus (Louis Emerick)

Elf: The Musical

Episode 1 - Elf: The Musical - Live

Live recording of the smash West End hit musical, based on the popular 2003 seasonal movie, Elf.

Young Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack and ends up at the North Pole. He grows up thinking that he is an elf, until Santa sends him back to New York City to find his real father. Includes backstage clips of cast and crew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (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 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

BBC Two 6pm
Bill. Bill Shakespeare (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: BBC Films / Cowboy Films

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

U&W channel logo 6:30pm (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 selection of five episodes of the semi-improvised sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All Hours

Granville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let Cry

Having put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.

London Live 7pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!. Image shows from L to R: David Peterson (David Tennant), Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!

Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen. Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC

Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen

Sir Lenny Henry is honoured with 2016's BAFTA tribute.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents.... Copyright: ITV Studios

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...

2017 Repeats, Episode 1 - The Missing Crown Jewels

Ant & Dec join The Honoured - a secret service staffed by celebrities with honours. When the Crown Jewels are stolen on Ant & Dec's watch, their new boss Joanna Lumley tasks the boys with tracking down the mysterious villain known as Maskface before they sit on the throne and become the reigning monarch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
Heavens Above!

Heavens Above!

1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Up The Chastity Belt. Lurkalot (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up The Chastity Belt

Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.

My5 8pm
60 min
Elf: The Musical. Image shows from L to R: Buddy (Ben Forster), Santa Claus (Louis Emerick)

Elf: The Musical

Episode 2 - Elf: The Musical - Backstage Making The Magic

Channel 5 looks behind the curtains at how the show was brought to life.

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

QI

Series J, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Richard Pryor

Archive On 4: Lenny Henry On Richard Pryor - The Making Of A Satirist

Lenny Henry presents a documentary about his hero, Richard Pryor.

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

CITV 8:35pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5 - Christmas

GOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:55pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
40 min
Our Friend Victoria. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Christmas Special - Our Friend Victoria At Christmas

The episode kicks off with some classic stand-up from Victoria perfectly summing up the downsides of Christmas - over spending, over indulgence and all too tiring. But Victoria's close friends, including Julie Walters and Daniel Rigby reveal how the opposite was in fact true. Their best friend absolutely adored Christmas!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

2010 Specials - Christmas Spirit

Satan decides to ban Christmas.

U&W channel logo 10:10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

Having broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...

Talking Pictures TV 10:20pm (repeat)
This Happy Breed

This Happy Breed

Noël Coward's chronicle of life between the wars focusing on the Gibbons family of south London.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Christmas Special - News Thing Christmas Panto

It's a Christmas pantomime extravaganza, featuring Ken Livingstone, Christine Hamilton, Paul Danan, Karen Danczuk, Lembit Opik and Dirty Den himself! Plus a load of your favourite News Thing faces take a look at the highlights of the year.

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

Shuttleworth's Showtime

Episode 6

John Shuttleworth presents a Radio 1 comedy show mixing sketches with records.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 12, Christmas Special

The award-winning show rounds off the 12th series with their unique brand of irreverent satire, topical comedy and a sprinkle of festive cheer. The final instalment of the year is a merriment-packed live Christmas edition where the boys are joined by some special guests live in the studio including writer, actor and comedian Stephen Merchant and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo from I'm A Celebrity.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Morecambe And Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Associated Television

Miranda: Morecambe & Wise And Me

Miranda Hart presents a celebration of the incomparable comedy duo with a countdown of their top 20 greatest TV moments.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Trollied. Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

A selection of Christmas specials from the supermarket sitcom.

U&W channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 8 - My Childhood Is Ruined

Dave peeks behind the curtain to reveal secrets of how TV is made. He also examines the nature of happiness with the help of Kate Middleton's clothes and Thomas the Tank Engine.

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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, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Low-Cost Airline Industry

Tom Wrigglesworth asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.

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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 first series of the E4 sitcom.

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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.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

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60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Brendan O'Carroll, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Christmas Special - Kris Kringle

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O'Carroll.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Vic Reeves go up against Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 3 - Gym

Mark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
WPC Hat

Holmes And Watford

A repeat-run of the entire series.

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 4

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Hynes, Wes Borg, Alan Davies, Chris Addison, Deirdre O'Kane

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 8

Jessica Hynes, Wes Borg, Deirdre O'Kane and Chris Addison take their seats at the table with Alan to discuss a diverse range of topics including operatic aspirations, broken appendages, and top tips on how to deal with brash Americans.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Christmas Special

Fill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

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Stella. Image shows from L to R: Horst (Adrian Scarborough), Valerie (Josie Lawrence), Luke (Craig Gallivan), Stella (Ruth Jones), Jagadeesh (Pal Aron), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi), Rhian (Maxine Evans), Cheryl (Clare Hingott), Ben (Justin Davies), Yanto (Russell Gomer), Nana Pat (Gillian Elisa), Glen Brennig (Dafydd Hywel). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

2016 Christmas Special

Enjoy a festive fix of the heartwarming comedy-drama starring Ruth Jones. But is it going to be a merry Christmas in Pontyberry for Stella and the gang?

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 6

Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 5

Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.

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The Great Xmas Rant

The Great Xmas Rant

From the turkey, to the hangovers, to the shopping and office parties, comedians rant about what annoys them most about Christmas.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.

Comedy Central Extra 2am
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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60 min
Ratburger. Image shows from L to R: Burt (David Walliams), Sheila (Sheridan Smith), Zoe (Talia Barnett), Gary (Mark Benton). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Ratburger

A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

Having broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Party

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

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50 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

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

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, Little Mix join Vernon Kay on TV; Keith begins his charity marathon; and Bruce Jenner has a big announcement to make in The Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 4

Emily and Florence go on a stag night and the Prime Minister's moustache tickles Sebastian. Ting Tong's mother arrives on the Mike McShane estate and Bubbles discovers the reason why Roman left her for Desiree.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the first series of the show hosted by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.

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Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 3, Episode 1

Gino D'Acampo, Corrie battle-axe Sue Cleaver and comedian Johnny Vegas try to guess whose house Keith Lemon is in.

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Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 5

Sir Norman has explaining to do. Vicky does a spot of babysitting. Lou finishes cementing the patio at
Andy's house.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
Crashing. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Louise Ford), Anthony (Damien Molony). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Crashing

Episode 3

Anthony lays on an evening of deliciously spicy delights - but as the meal descends into chaos, it's not just the curry that ends up on the floor.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has Everything

Rigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!

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