British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 6th December 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 14 - High And Low

The Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 4

The Ronnies look at fancy dress parties, there's music from New World, and the fourth chapter of Hampton Wick.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 24 - I, Clawdia

When the gang's sausages go missing, and they discover gnashed bicycle wheels and one of Gnasher's teeth, it seems like there's only one suspect. But Dennis refuses to believe that Gnasher is to blame. Gnasher realises he's being set up by Clawdia, Walter's ultra sneaky cat, and has to find a way to prove his innocence.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 32 - Everglades National Park, Florida

The Go Jetters are visiting the Everglades National Park in Florida, USA.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Day Of Term

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: The agency hires an elephant to promote a brand of bubbling bath salts, while distractedly awaiting baby news from the hospital.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Treasure in the Tower

Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:40am (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 2, Episode 1 - Hottyspottyitis

Every time Justin and Little Monster sneeze something messy happens in Justin's house. Helped by a doctor download, Robert does his best to cure the pair of their Hottyspottyitis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 9: More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan, David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.

ITVBe 9:15am (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?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the children's comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 2

Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 6 - Gone With The Winchester

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

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

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

U&Drama channel logo 10am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 12 - Highland Fling

A romantic, gothic temple in Scotland brings Lovejoy and Lady Jane closer together. Eric falls in love, and Tinker is all at sea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (repeat)
Morecame and Wise

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

CITV 10:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 5

Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: The agency hires an elephant to promote a brand of bubbling bath salts, while distractedly awaiting baby news from the hospital.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Treasure in the Tower

Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

U&Drama channel logo 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 27, Episode 1 - Follow That Bottle

The gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 2 - Out

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 11 - The Salford Curse

Lily is feeling abandoned by her friends - they all seem too busy to hang out with her. Matt advises her that a big gesture could do the trick.

U&Drama channel logo 2pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Moving Experience

William's got it all planned out to the last detail - if only the gas man, removal man, electricity man, bed delivery man, estate agent or bed collection man would arrive as planned! Moving out soon becomes a far more hectic and complex experience than they could have possibly imagined. And then Hester manages to mis-pack the passports!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
Morecame and Wise

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti

After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.

CITV 3:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

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

CITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Sofa

The sofa's springs explode under Mr Bean. Can he afford to buy a new sofa? Or will relaxing in front of the telly be a thing of the past?

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 9: More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan, David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 2

Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.

U&Drama channel logo 4:50pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 12 - Highland Fling

A romantic, gothic temple in Scotland brings Lovejoy and Lady Jane closer together. Eric falls in love, and Tinker is all at sea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 4 - Merry Go Round

There is an amazing seahorse merry-go-round on the beach, and everyone is having lots of fun going round and round - except Bevel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (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

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 9

Lovable Humphrey accidentally causes chaos in his local library, and clumsy antiques expert Ann Teak examines a newspaper containing the world's first crossword puzzle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Moving Experience

William's got it all planned out to the last detail - if only the gas man, removal man, electricity man, bed delivery man, estate agent or bed collection man would arrive as planned! Moving out soon becomes a far more hectic and complex experience than they could have possibly imagined. And then Hester manages to mis-pack the passports!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy Mouse

When the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.

Talking Pictures TV 6:05pm (repeat)
Laughter In Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Captain James Deniston Russell (Alastair Sim), Station Constable (Colin Gordon)

Laughter In Paradise

Comedy about four people who face tough challenges as set out in a relative's will.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Winter Holiday

Tony Hancock takes a break from his job as a lift attendant and decides to head to the seaside for a fortnight in Brighton... in winter!

U&Drama channel logo 6:35pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 3 - Jobsworth

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (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 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 26 - Trick Or Shriek

Luke finds out that Scream Street doesn't celebrate Halloween, and decides to introduce his friends to it. Unfortunately what start as innocent Halloween decorations end up as an army of man-eating pumpkins!

Forces TV 7pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the time-travel sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 8

The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3: The agency hires an elephant to promote a brand of bubbling bath salts, while distractedly awaiting baby news from the hospital.

U&Drama channel logo 7:15pm (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 27, Episode 1 - Follow That Bottle

The gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - The Treasure in the Tower

Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 7

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

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

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 3

Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm
30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins. John Robins

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 8

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Every Home Should Have One

Every Home Should Have One

Marty Feldman stars as an advertising executive tasked with making porridge more interesting.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 4

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Sally Phillips

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 6 - Christmas Crafts With Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips celebrates Christmas by showing us the age-old tradition of making a Nativity scene. Out of sushi.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James DeGale, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Denise Lewis, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 5

Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm
55 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm
50 min version
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 10, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a Christmas edition of Channel 4's hit comedy panel show. Featuring special guests Jack Dee, Lorraine Kelly, Josie Long and Britain's favourite pantomime Dame, Christopher Biggins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, 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.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
40 min
Sally4Ever. Image shows from L to R: Emma (Julia Davis), Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 7

It's some weeks later and Sally and Emma arrive at a plush Scottish hotel.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Brennan Reece, Phil Wang, Rachel Parris. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 4 - Phil Wang, Brennan Reece, Rachel Parris

Phil Wang hosts, as he introduces the charismatic Brennan Reece and star of The Mash Report and talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, Rob Delaney, Laurence Fox. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 7 - Rob Delaney, Davina McCall, Laurence Fox

Rob Delaney, Davina McCall and Laurence Fox attempt to banish people who order starters, 12 string guitars and cyclists in Lycra into the Orwellian chamber.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 5

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
15 min
Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack Unplugged

Series 2, Episode 7

Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Kiell Smith-Bynoe check out the news.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Globe

All The World's A Globe

Episode 7: The emaciation of women in the National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (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 Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show

The stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

TEZ Talks

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Elephant In The Room

Tez talks about people's attitudes towards animals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Isy Suttie's Love Letters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Peter And Anne

Isy and her first ever boyfriend, Darren Jones, conspire to write love notes that bring two shy bell-ringers together, Peter and Anne.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or Brewery

Romesh, convinced he has to say goodbye to his dad's pub, has organised a thank you talent evening for the punters. Natasha is on a legal mission to find a loophole in the contract because she doesn't want to leave her home and move in with Jayanthi.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons Is Not A People Person

Episode 4 - Glenn

This week finds Sam trudging through the desert in search of the Steppe Eagle.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Adams, Frank Skinner, Diane Morgan, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan

Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where Boffins Dare

The group are threatened with being sent to Burma after making yet another mistake. In an attempt to redeem themselves, they try to capture a German spy.

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Citizen Khan

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful Life

An encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

The famously quick-witted Dara O Briain introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - razor-sharp comic Zoe Lyons and the talented Paul Chowdhry.

Comedy Central Extra 12:15am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 10

Jed and Rosa will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 4 - Clothes

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Niall Horan, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Kirsty Gallacher, Nick Grimshaw, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 4

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Nick Grimshaw, Niall Horan and Kirsty Gallacher for more sports trivia fun.

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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!

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The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 5

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am
50 min version
(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 15, Episode 4

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

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60 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

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French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Christmas Special 1998

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

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, Tom Wrigglesworth, Alan Davies, Jonathan Ross, Lucy Beaumont

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 10

Meandering chat with Alan Davies and guests Jonathan Ross, Germaine Greer, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Beaumont. 'Goat punching' is just one of their mad subjects!

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am
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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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 3

In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

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Tommy Cooper

Episode 10

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guest Ronnie Corbett.

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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...

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Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Sally Phillips, Sharon Horgan, Hugh Dennis, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Jack Dee, Sarah Solemani, Charlie Higson, Neville (Kevin Eldon), Rebecca Front, Richard Hammond. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Translator & Road To Hell

Sharon Horgan and Charlie Higson read darkly comic tales. A translator changes the world order at a political summit and a young female motorist breaks down on Walpurgis Night.

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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

Series 2, Christmas Special

The Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.

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Sally4Ever. Image shows from L to R: Emma (Julia Davis), Sally (Catherine Shepherd)

Sally4Ever

Episode 7

It's some weeks later and Sally and Emma arrive at a plush Scottish hotel.

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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 13, Episode 9

Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...

Talking Pictures TV 4am (repeat)
Holiday Camp. Sq. Ldr. Hardwick (Dennis Price). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

Holiday Camp

The Huggett family visit a holiday camp and soon find themselves mixed up in all manner of strange and suspicious people.

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

Puzzle Panel

Episode 9: More fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Tony Buzan, David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 2

Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning

A council estate kid with disabled parents, Geoff Norcott often wonders how he ended up leaning to the right as one of the very few Tory stand-ups on the comedy circuit.

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