British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 14th December 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

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

Trapped

Episode 3, Sow Cottage: Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.

U&Dave channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble. Copyright: Grain Media

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 3

In the final episode, it's the last three days of one of the world's hardest motorbike challenges, and no one thinks Ross will finish it. Can he keep his body, his bike, and his relationships with everyone around him intact and do what no joker has ever done before; finish the Scottish Six Day Trial?

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (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). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

Another 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

Episode 2 - Wild Geese

A dead goose and a battered hat are found by Inspector Lestrade lying in the middle of Baker Street.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

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

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 7 - Bird Inside

There's a pigeon on the loose inside the school and caretaker Dave is determined to catch it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 8

As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Radio adaptation of Galton & Simpson's hit TV sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone man team.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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 14 - The House Of Justin

Justin's house opens its doors as a department store. Will the first ever customer, Andy Day, manage to buy any of the bargains on offer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurassic Lark

Sooty's time machine accidentally transports the gang back to the land of the dinosaurs.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (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

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 4, High And Low Life: Rather than pawn himself, Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 12 - A Taste Of Money

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

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 5 - Fly The Flag

When a flag from the American War of Independence is discovered hidden in the local church, a number of people claim it as their own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 7

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

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 2

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

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly Bean

As Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 4, Episode 4 - Stadsfest

This week Geoff finds his burgeoning career on the Swedish stand-up circuit is taking him further away from his family. The bright lights of Swedish TV beckon. Then his in-laws surprise him by staging a music festival and when Linda promises to be a rising singing star, his loyalties are put severely to the test.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (repeat)
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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 8

As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Radio adaptation of Galton & Simpson's hit TV sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone man team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

U&Drama channel logo 1:25pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheep May Safely Graze

After a run-in with Monsieur Dax over a decorative flower arrangement, Hester risks upsetting the whole village when she wins the raffle at the village fête.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 9

Des is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, Hannah McGill, Raymond Mearns and Stuart Mitchell.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 2:05pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 2, Episode 4 - Home And Away

The Fields are busy planning their annual holiday when Hester announces a desire to join Peter and Emma on a canal trip. Meanwhile, Monsieur Dax is arguing over a corner of the garden.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 5 - Chips

John Hector is meant to be taking things easy but it's all too easy to become annoyed especially when listening to Test Match Special on the radio. And when Jonathan Agnew comes to town John Hector is waiting for him.

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 three episodes from the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 32 - Operation Pidsley

While the farmer is away on a night out, the sheep sneak into the farmhouse for a party. But when Pidsley snaps a photograph of the fun and games, Shaun and Bitzer need to catch the malicious moggy before he can show the incriminating evidence to the farmer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25pm (repeat)
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, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly Bean

As Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 30 - Dig This

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 4, High And Low Life: Rather than pawn himself, Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 31 - Bean Hypnotised

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

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

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 5 - Fly The Flag

When a flag from the American War of Independence is discovered hidden in the local church, a number of people claim it as their own.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet Home

Bitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.

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

Trapped

Episode 3, Sow Cottage: Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 15 - Go Jet Academy: Wind Power

It's a very windy day at the Go Jet Academy as Jetpad comes in to land, zooming past the academy's windfarm turbines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:25pm (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 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 15

Everybody dresses up as Professor Muddles shows off a new invention, Ann Teak examines a Georgian dress and Arthur Sleep has his face painted.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

Episode 2 - Wild Geese

A dead goose and a battered hat are found by Inspector Lestrade lying in the middle of Baker Street.

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 2, Episode 3 - Sheep May Safely Graze

After a run-in with Monsieur Dax over a decorative flower arrangement, Hester risks upsetting the whole village when she wins the raffle at the village fête.

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 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy Affair

When the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2018 Christmas Specials, Episode 2

It's been a week of panic, turmoil and last-minute fight-fighting for the writers as they cope with panic, turmoil and last-minute fire-fighting in Westminster.

U&Drama channel logo 6:35pm (repeat)
French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television

French Fields

Series 2, Episode 4 - Home And Away

The Fields are busy planning their annual holiday when Hester announces a desire to join Peter and Emma on a canal trip. Meanwhile, Monsieur Dax is arguing over a corner of the garden.

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & Zag

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

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 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 33 - Gnome Sweet Gnome

Luke and Resus find an old map of Scream Street and start putting together the pieces of a sinister 3D puzzle, which turns out to be a garden gnome - but an evil one that has a wicked agenda.

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 fifith 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), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 1, Episode 5

Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!

BBC Local Radio 7pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Series 1, Episode 10

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 1

Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 9, Episode 8

As the axe is wielded, Radio Prune gets a rival.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 7 - Who's That Talking To Lenny?

Gullible Lenny has heard a voice from above. Can his friends ensure he is set up for receiving further communications?

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

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Radio adaptation of Galton & Simpson's hit TV sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone man team.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 4 - Head To Head

The school is holding a spelling bee and Millie enters, hoping it'll mean more attention from dad. But Fran also decides to give it a go.

Comedy Central 8:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 11

Anthony and Dhechen are up next to test their relationship for a chance to win the big bucks! Jimmy and Katherine are armed with more relationship rocking questions and line-up of mystery guests that this couple may, or may not, be pleased to see...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 7 - Bust Up

Encouraged by Anna, Lucy considers whether a breast augmentation is for her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Christmas Special - Mr Khan's Christmas Wonderland

Mr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies.

ITVBe 9pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Tim (John Thomson), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Christmas Special - The Robbery

It's Christmas Eve but all is not well. A hapless team of criminals are planning to nick the takings: can Gavin save the day?

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 10

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Beattie Edmondson

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 14 - 30 Things Not To Kill At Christmas With Beattie Edmondson

Beattie Edmondson lists 30 things to have at Christmas dinner that don't involve the death of an animal.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Leigh Francis, Lorraine Kelly, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon is back with a sixth series of Through The Keyhole, kicking off with a Christmas special. On this week's festive star-studded panel are the king of chat, Jonathan Ross; presenter Lorraine Kelly; and comedian Jimmy Carr.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm (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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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, Episode 1

Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Jamelia and Dr Christian Jessen from Embarrassing Bodies join Jimmy, Sean and Jason.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's Forest

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 1

With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Rib-cracking comedy series presented by Cokobar, which brings you highlights from its renowned comedy shows.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Magid Magid. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Whiplashed. Image shows from L to R: Fern Brady, Larry Dean, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Whiplashed

An on-the-road panel show hosted by Larry Dean.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Celia Devonshire (Rula Lenska), Julian Devonshire (Steve Pemberton), Kathy Devonshire (Jessica Raine), Klaus (Reece Shearsmith), Toby Devonshire (George Bedford). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Devil Of Christmas

Julian Devonshire, his pregnant wife Kathy, their son Toby and mother in law Celia arrive at the alpine chalet for a family holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

Episode 2 - Wild Geese

A dead goose and a battered hat are found by Inspector Lestrade lying in the middle of Baker Street.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 15, Episode 9

Kathy Burke and Sue Perkins join the trio to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm (repeat)
YANGA! channel logo.

Rib Busters: Comedy Show

Rib-cracking comedy series presented by Cokobar, which brings you highlights from its renowned comedy shows.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else. Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: BBC

What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else

Series 2, Episode 1 - Special Occasions

Andrew Lawrence explores the peculiar ways in which people choose to celebrate special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, Episode 11 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

Jason Mamoa admits he hasn't yet seen his new movie, Darcey Bussell reveals she was overwhelmed receiving her damehood, Bill Bailey says rumours of his death were greatly exaggerated and Little Mix perform live in the studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 1

Josie uses the book Astronomy for Dummies to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

Comedy Central 10:55pm (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Santa (Nick Helm), Jonathan Ross, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr

Roast Battle

Christmas Special - Roast Battle Xmas Special

Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross are joined by a very important guest for one night... Santa! (who looks suspiciously like Nick Helm). This hour-long Christmas special sees comedians Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair going head to head, all competing to be crowned the Roast Battle Xmas Champion!

Vice channel logo. 11pm (repeat)
Brexit Stage Left. Image shows from L to R: Sean McLoughlin, Fern Brady, Jamali Maddix, Alfie Brown

Brexit Stage Left

Episode 3 - Berlin

Fern Brady hates holidays and travel, so obviously Jamali Maddix recruited her into his band of merry-makers for this European Comedy Tour. This episode sees Fern reluctantly trip around the European "Capital-Of-Cool" Berlin with Alfie Brown.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jamie Lopez. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 5 - Offence

As a comic, the subject of offence is close to Micky's heart. But what is out of bounds? Sex, size, race, Donald Trump? Micky goes in search of answers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 2 - Religion

More historical heroism - as Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test. With guest Henry Widdicombe.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
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 4

In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Ministry Of Justice. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Ministry Of Justice

Episode 3

The Ministry shines a spotlight on corporate wrongdoing by launching a campaign to protect the unfairly persecuted 'one percent'. There's also a surprising tenancy agreement with a landlord offering 'sex for rent'. The Ministry also markets a shocking new pet protection concept at a dog show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Spencer Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

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

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge), Temi (Danielle Vitalis). Copyright: Fudge Park

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 3 - Snakey Man

Kazim is excited to see the music video he recently made a cameo in: a track by Sammy the Irish Traveller.

Vice channel logo. 11:30pm (repeat)
Brexit Stage Left. Image shows from L to R: Sean McLoughlin, Fern Brady, Jamali Maddix, Alfie Brown

Brexit Stage Left

Episode 4 - Dublin

As the door to Europe slowly closes, Sean McLoughlin takes a cynical sniff around his untapped Irish heritage with Fern Brady in tow, realising that an Irish passport might be his last chance of staying in the EU.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management. Will (Will Smith). Copyright: BBC

Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management

Episode 4

Will enlists the help of explorer Rebecca to try to become more adventurous, but has trouble venturing out of his front door because of his strange neighbour.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Michail Antonio, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Bradley Walsh, Joel Dommett, Judy Murray. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 5

Footballer Michail Antonio, tennis matriarch Judy Murray and comedian Joel Dommett join the teams, with comedian Romesh Ranganathan returning as Frank's regular wingman and fellow funnyman Seann Walsh keeping an eye on the scores.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
Hounslow Diaries. Image shows from L to R: Shaheeda (Ambreen Razia), Tash (Mandeep Dhillon), Leonie (Robyn Cara). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hounslow Diaries

Comedy about three smart, young, Asian women.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge), Temi (Danielle Vitalis). Copyright: Fudge Park

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 3 - Snakey Man

Kazim is excited to see the music video he recently made a cameo in: a track by Sammy the Irish Traveller.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Jeremiah (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge), Temi (Danielle Vitalis). Copyright: Fudge Park

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 3 - Snakey Man

Kazim is excited to see the music video he recently made a cameo in: a track by Sammy the Irish Traveller.

Comedy Central 12:55am (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.

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, 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.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 1am (repeat)
Hounslow Diaries. Image shows from L to R: Shaheeda (Ambreen Razia), Tash (Mandeep Dhillon), Leonie (Robyn Cara). Copyright: CPL Productions

Hounslow Diaries

Comedy about three smart, young, Asian women.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Highlights Special

Can't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:20am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sean Lock, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Nick Helm, Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (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 8, Episode 3

Broadcaster Claudia Winkleman, comedians Mark Watson and Josie Long, and singer Jamelia join Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford and Sean Lock.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (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 6, Episode 6

With David Baddiel, Michael McIntyre, Chris Moyles and June Sarpong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (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 8, Episode 5

David Walliams, Reginald D Hunter, Yvette Fielding and property expert Phil Spencer talk about Michael Jackson, the heatwave, the Queen and much more.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Carl Hutchinson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 7

Live from Camden's legendary Electric Ballroom, Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces two guests. Tonight he's joined by former Maths teacher Carl Hutchinson and acerbic Tom Allen.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 3am (repeat)
Cold Feet. David Marsden (Robert Bathurst)

Cold Feet

Series 6, Episode 7

Pete and Jenny finally agree on a compromise with Harry's daughter.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Lizzy Yarnold, Alan Carr, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Tony Bellew. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 1

For the first episode in the new series, Tony Bellew, Lizzy Yarnold and Alan Carr join the teams.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (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 14, Episode 3

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Sara (Susannah Fielding), Inga (Tegan Griffiths), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Joyce (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 4

Joyce is retiring and Alan has organised a house party, complete with video tributes. Maureen's more interested by their new neighbours, fresh from London.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Ellie Taylor. Copyright: Avalon Television

Stand Up Central

Series 3, Episode 8

Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces Jason Cook and Ellie Taylor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 4, High And Low Life: Rather than pawn himself, Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.

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

Trapped

Episode 3, Sow Cottage: Before a couple can live in their new home, a spirit needs placating.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions

Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

Episode 2 - Wild Geese

A dead goose and a battered hat are found by Inspector Lestrade lying in the middle of Baker Street.

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