British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th December 2020

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 5 - Escape

When a new patient arrives in Ward Three with a prison officer in attendance, tongues start to wag.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 12 - Fireman Timmy

Timmy and Yabba make a fire engine out of an old cardboard box.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 10, Episode 4 - Things That Go Bump In The Day

The Sparrowhawk team are forced work together to overcome a little problem they discover in the office.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Christmas Special - Melted

The world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.

U&Drama channel logo 7:15am (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 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful Game

Tracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

The geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 3, Episode 3 - Dig for Victory!

The Women's Land Army are on the hunt for volunteers, and Dot and the gals are whisked off to the countryside to work the land. It is not long before Dot is planning a great escape.

U&Drama channel logo 7:45am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

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

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, 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.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 12, Episode 10 - The Loch Ness Monster

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 2, Episode 7 - Parents' Evening

The arrival of supply teacher Mr. West provokes strong reactions in the staffroom.

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 4, Episode 14 - Cat's Lost Bag

Cat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.

CITV 8:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55am (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Christmas Special - My Hero Christmas

George tries to get into the spirit of Christmas by creeping into the houses of Janet's parents, Mrs Raven and her boss Piers on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa to leave them all presents. This doesn't go down as well as he had planned, and Christmas dinner is a bit of a miserable affair - until George appears with the real Father Christmas who has a special present. for everyone.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 6 - Strangers In The Night

It's the anniversary of the first time Sid and Jean met; he celebrates the occasion by taking the family out for a meal and regaling them with the tale of that first magical evening.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 6

Word-obsessed comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and writer Natalie Haynes.

YouTube 9am
35 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Christmas & New Year Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas Specials, Game 1

The first of three festive games between Alex Horne, Tim Key and Mark Watson, featuring Christmas related names and categories... and the Turkish actor Mert Aksaç.

CITV 9:05am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 18 - More About Open And Close

An artist is drawing a dog in a room. The dog wants to go out, so the artist opens the door. After a while, the artist opens the door again and calls the dog back inside. The Twirlywoos decide to open and close the door to let the dog in and out.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 8 - Wives And Lovers

When Jean's suspicious mind begins to run away with her, Sid decides to play up to teach her a lesson. Unfortunately the wheeze backfires, and he's soon unknowingly in the doghouse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus tries to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Minder

Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, Innit

Terry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big Freeze

It's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.

Talking Pictures TV 10am (repeat)
Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Thames Television

Robin's Nest

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ups & Downs

The discovery of a low cellar under a bistro sparks an argument between Robin Tripp and partner James Nicholls.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 2, Episode 3

It's Saturday and Roger is beside himself with worry. Mim is ill - naturally a cause for concern - but more importantly, who shall make the team teas for the afternoon's match?

CITV 10:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 18 - Coach Trip

Mr. Bean disguises himself as a Pensioner in order to avoid lunch with Irma and her mum.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Richard David-Caine, Enema Patient (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 10 - Horrid Health

A look at the hideous history of health, from the invention of toilet paper to the healthy origins of the cornflake.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 22 - The Runaway Bath

A mucky Sweep is told to take a bath and clean himself up - but he gets his paw stuck in the tap. When Sooty comes to the rescue in his campervan the situation heads for disaster.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35am (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz), Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 5 - Control-Alt-Delete

Martin reaches breaking point with being followed around by Buddy: He resolves to find a vet to have him put him down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 9 - Ghost Thief

Stuff is going missing in the leisure centre so Danny and Mick decide to spend the night keeping guard. Can they control their fear and catch the thief? Of course not!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 10 - Germnastics

It looks like Pottsfield's hopes of winning the gymnastic competition are over when everyone comes down with a fever. Only Danny and Mick can save the day!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 6 - World Book Day

It's World Book Day and the Dockbridge High staff are very excited about showing off their costumes. Mrs Mark, Mr Capp, and Joy all share their favourite books whilst Mr Christopher celebrates the greatest book of all time - his autobiography!

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2019 Christmas Special - Good King Senseless

Arthur sets about launching Malcom's singing career. Starting with some Christmas caroling, a bigger stage awaits as the much loved radio sitcom returns to Radio 4 on Christmas Day. The attempted musical festivities are served up by Count Arthur Strong's Radio Repertory Company and their host of regular characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

1985 Christmas Special - The Great Cat Robbery

The entertainment staff's troubles have only just begun when they discover there's an emerald necklace hidden somewhere on the camp.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 12, Episode 10 - The Loch Ness Monster

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored Waffle

Waffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 18 - Timmy Shapes Up

Timmy and Kid are obsessed with triangles. Nothing else will do - everything must be three-sided.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 2, Episode 7 - Parents' Evening

The arrival of supply teacher Mr. West provokes strong reactions in the staffroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 5, Christmas Special - Porky's

It's Christmas Eve, and when Ben returns home with the next few days' shopping, he has a proud announcement for the family: they'll be eating the freshest, juiciest pork imaginable. There's just one problem...

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

Breaking The News

Series 17, Episode 9

This week Des Clarke is joined by Josie Long, Susie McCabe, Liam Withnail & Gareth Waugh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 6, Christmas Special - 2point4 Christmas - Two Years Before The Mast

Bill, Ben, David and Rona find themselves having a drastically different Christmas than planned after dropping Tina off for a cruise from Southampton. Jenny's isn't faring much better, either.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Mascot

The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

My Hero

Series 1, Christmas Special - My Hero Christmas

George tries to get into the spirit of Christmas by creeping into the houses of Janet's parents, Mrs Raven and her boss Piers on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa to leave them all presents. This doesn't go down as well as he had planned, and Christmas dinner is a bit of a miserable affair - until George appears with the real Father Christmas who has a special present. for everyone.

BBC Two 3pm (repeat)
Lucky Jim. James Dixon (Ian Carmichael)

Lucky Jim

Ian Carmichael stars in a humorous romp based on the novel by Kingsley Amis about an unlucky lecturer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy Christmas

Christmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (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

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 25 - Cavern Creatures

Below the town hall, a mysterious species of oversized hamsters may or may not exist.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 12 - Back In Good Old England

Terry's pleasure at seeing 'Oily' Wragg again is cut short by the appearance of some less friendly faces from the past.

CITV 4pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 12 - Dig

When Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 6

Word-obsessed comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and writer Natalie Haynes.

CITV 4:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing Pains

Dave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 10 - Germnastics

It looks like Pottsfield's hopes of winning the gymnastic competition are over when everyone comes down with a fever. Only Danny and Mick can save the day!

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

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus tries to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 27 - Cimate Change, The Arctic Ocean

The Go Jetters are watching for polar bears, but an iceberg is heading for their ship.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 10, Episode 4 - Things That Go Bump In The Day

The Sparrowhawk team are forced work together to overcome a little problem they discover in the office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (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

2005 Christmas Special - Christmas Special (Part 1)

Jean and Lionel are looking forward to Sandy's and Harry's return after a year in Canada, and Jean is looking forward to Sandy and Judith having babies - though none are in evidence yet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 3, Episode 3 - Dig for Victory!

The Women's Land Army are on the hunt for volunteers, and Dot and the gals are whisked off to the countryside to work the land. It is not long before Dot is planning a great escape.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:55pm (repeat)
The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Bernie Clifton, Mick Miller. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Comedy Years

Episode 1 - 1979

This episode focused on 1979 will look at the northern club scene, which was dominating telly at the time with the likes of Les Dawson and Cannon & Ball. It's also the year that saw a new breed of alternative comedians making a name for themselves on screen that included Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Rowan Atkinson.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

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

2020 Christmas Specials

We deal with the language barrier over the Brexit deal caused by Boris Johnson, we learn what The Queen really thinks of The Crown, and in The Archers the people of Ambridge learn what tier they're in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Rotten Rulers

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring the rotten rulers from this series. Including naughty Napoleon annoying his Josephine and horrid Henry VIII getting married again. There's also a song from wily Winston Churchill and Rattus to guide the way as host.

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

The Navy Lark

Series 12, Episode 10 - The Loch Ness Monster

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

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 1 - Follow That Bottle

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 2, Episode 7 - Parents' Evening

The arrival of supply teacher Mr. West provokes strong reactions in the staffroom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

This week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

CITV 8pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big Freeze

It's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (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 4 - A Room Of Her Own

Lily decides her bedroom is babyish and needs a makeover to reflect the fact she's now a sophisticated teen.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Anthony Joshua, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 6 - Anthony Joshua: Revisited

Rob Becket and Romesh Ranganathan are off to catch up with the Heavyweight Champion of The World, Anthony Joshua.

CITV 8:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 18 - Coach Trip

Mr. Bean disguises himself as a Pensioner in order to avoid lunch with Irma and her mum.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Sandi Toksvig, Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 11 - Potpourri

With Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus and Rhod Gilbert.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Romesh Ranganathan

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 10

Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with artist Grayson Perry and broadcaster Alice Levine joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fresh Lick

Jack and Victor try a bit of DIY to spruce up their little corner of Craiglang.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Loyle Carner, Ché Grant, Big Zuu, Jamie Adenuga, Julie Adenuga

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 1 - Music Special

Big Zuu is joined by some mega musician friends including one of the UK's biggest rappers, AJ Tracey; grime MC JME with his sister and radio presenter Julie Adenuga; and hip-hop musician Loyle Carner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 3, Episode 3 - Dig for Victory!

The Women's Land Army are on the hunt for volunteers, and Dot and the gals are whisked off to the countryside to work the land. It is not long before Dot is planning a great escape.

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 20, Episode 8

Josh and Alex are joined by guest host Lorraine Kelly, Adam from his quarantine hotel room, and Joe Lycett and Stacey Dooley. Plus, a festive musical appearance from Shakin' Stevens to close the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
What The Future?. Kirsty Wark. Copyright: BBC

What The Future?

Episode 4 - The Elderly

The elderly population finally outnumbers the young. The multiplexes are crammed full of sex romps starring Bill Nighy and soluble ham is a big seller. Soon, the Baby Boomers take over. While young people starve and suffer, they blow billions on sending Danny Baker to the moon (to celebrate the anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon). But the population stifles and the elderly take drastic measures to sole the problem, creating something called a Sentient Organ Sac. It doesn't go well.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 10 - Gal Gadot, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Saunders, Claudia Winkleman, Nicola Coughlan, Lee Mack, MyFly

Gal Gadot talks about Wonder Woman; Tessa Thompson says Valkyrie's props are coming home with her next time; Jennifer Saunders talks about getting emotional with Michael Sheen; Claudia Winkleman reveals her surprise that her book was published; Nicola Coughlan says her new series is too racy for her mum to watch; Lee Mack talks about Bobby Ball; and McFly performs live in the studio.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 2, Episode 4 - Survival

Tim has travelled to 'the wilds' to recite poems that grapple with the concept of survival. Tom Basden plays the banjo.

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The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 13

Russell celebrates the covid-19 vaccine and chats to ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp and Spitting Image's Matt Forde.

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Back. Image shows from L to R: Stephen (David Mitchell), Andrew (Robert Webb)

Back

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

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The Trouble With Maggie Cole. Image shows from L to R: Roxanna Dubiki (Emily Reid), Alex Myer (Arthur McBain). Copyright: Genial Productions

The Trouble With Maggie Cole

Episode 5

Maggie is in need of some time alone so she heads to the pub to get a room and amend another 'radiogate' wrong. She learns the real story of landlord Brian, who is far from a 'gangster on-the-run'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Episode 2.4, Normal Things: The cartoonist employs an expert to remove clutter from his house.

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Limmy's Other Stuff. Brian Limond

Limmy's Other Stuff

A final TV special from Brian Limond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies. Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: BBC

Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies

Episode 1 - The Food Industry

In this first episode, Andrew looks at the food industry. From horseburgers right up to snail ice-cream, it seems like there's something wrong with every rung of the food ladder. But given that food is essential to survival, shouldn't we be clearer about what it is we want from the industry that provides it?

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Taskmaster. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

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The Trouble With Maggie Cole

Episode 6

It's the day of the village celebrations, Roxanna is still terrified by Alex's alarming behaviour last night and is desperate to get to him before he confronts the money lenders.

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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.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

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Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 9 - Air Horn Andy

Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring take on the penultimate selection of ludicrous challenges. Highlights include Mawaan volleying oranges, Katherine counting plastic balls and Richard spilling blood for the cause. Greg Davies judges their efforts, while Alex Horne keeps score.

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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 1, Episode 10 - Charity Begins At Home

Mike talks the family into joining a fast for Oxfam. Jean's keen to experience the life of the starving millions, but Sid ... not so much.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 7 - Lethal

With Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig and Jason Manford.

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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 1, Episode 11 - If The Dog Collar Fits ... Wear It!

When Sally brings a dog home, Sid is far from happy. But when he manages to lose the beast, he's more upset than anyone - especially as the family think he purposely got rid of the canine menace!

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Gino D'Acampo. Copyright: Talkback

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gino D'Acampo & Lady Leshurr

Italian chef and presenter Gino D'Acampo teaches Keith how to make pizza and pasta at one of his restaurants, and Keith takes rapper Lady Leshurr to an adventure farm park.

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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...

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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 8

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.

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Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 1 - Blood Brothers

Glover has all the symptoms of anaemia and a transfusion seems necessary, but he has a rare blood group and doesn't want it to be contaminated.

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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.

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Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Loyle Carner, Ché Grant, Big Zuu, Jamie Adenuga, Julie Adenuga

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 1 - Music Special

Big Zuu is joined by some mega musician friends including one of the UK's biggest rappers, AJ Tracey; grime MC JME with his sister and radio presenter Julie Adenuga; and hip-hop musician Loyle Carner.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Other Jackie (Rosie Cavaliero), Jim (Mark Heap)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Other Jackie

Mum and dad get a hot tub, and Jim brings a date round for a disastrous dinner.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Tin Of Meat

When mum's best friend Val moves in after rowing with her husband, Dad can't take it anymore. Val keeps tidying up the house and chucking away all his old stuff. Tensions reach boiling point when Val finds a tin of meat with a best before 1996 date that Dad's been keeping in his shed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 6

Word-obsessed comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and writer Natalie Haynes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Bookcases

Episode 4, The Prosser Prize: Primus tries to ensure one of his books will win a literary award.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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Clare In The Community

Series 10, Episode 4 - Things That Go Bump In The Day

The Sparrowhawk team are forced work together to overcome a little problem they discover in the office.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Dot. Dot (Fenella Woolgar). Copyright: BBC

Dot

Series 3, Episode 3 - Dig for Victory!

The Women's Land Army are on the hunt for volunteers, and Dot and the gals are whisked off to the countryside to work the land. It is not long before Dot is planning a great escape.

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