Schedule Tuesday 22nd December 2020

Only When I Laugh

Figgis overhears Doctor Thorpe telling Gupte that his dog may not live much longer. Unfortunately, Figgis didn't hear the ëdogí bit and thinks it's about him...

Timmy Time

Yabba builds a fantastic snowman, but Timmy thinks he can do better.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Improvised musical Showstopper is a comedy in which an improv team creates a witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

Shaun The Sheep

It's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.

Birds Of A Feather

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.

The Two Ronnies

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

Go Jetters

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

Help! My Head's In Wookey Hole

Anneka Rice fronts a look at what it's like to be in the public eye for 40 years.

Birds Of A Feather

With Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.

Bitz & Bob

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

Big Zuu's Big Eats

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.

The Goon Show

Scrooge and Neddie Scratchit take on Dickens.

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

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

The Two Ronnies

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

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Lenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.

Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers somehow manages to make fishing quotas funny. Other topics include The Crown, panic shopping, Christmas bubbling and why on earth the BBC has redesigned the Daleks.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.

Bless This House

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

Minder

Arthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.

Married

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

Bless This House

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

Billionaire Boy

Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.

Robin's Nest

Vicky and Robin want to take a holidaym but Nicholls refuses to pay for a stand-in chef - until Robin catches mumps.

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

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

Outside Edge

A motorised lawn-mover - a present from Kevin and Maggie to Roger and Mim - turns into a star performance.

Sooty

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?

Kipps

Kipps the draper's apprentice falls in love with a girl above his station. When he unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he thinks his dream has come true.

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

Almost Never

Jordan and Fabio try to keep The Wonderland and GHF locked in the Palais rehearsal room.

The Goon Show

Scrooge and Neddie Scratchit take on Dickens.

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Simon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.

Timmy Time

Harriet and Osbourne lay a treasure trail for the class, but Kid spoils the fun by eating the clues.

Almost Never

Nate is in termoil with Chloe and the boys, then Sasha makes him an offer he can't refuse.

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

The Green Green Grass

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

The Green Green Grass

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

After Ever After

Cinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.

Porridge

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

Comedy Legends

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

Diddy TV

Quiz shows turn bad in Eggyheads and Lauren Layfield is lightly grilled by Diddy Dick and Dom in Diddy Chat.

Outnumbered

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

Worzel Gummidge

Another new arrival to Scatterbrook, The Green Man is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore. He isn't at all happy that Worzel is consorting with humans. Elsewhere, local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a fete, with a Scarecrow competition that Worzel is determined to win. What will Worzel's most competitive rival, Soggy Bogart, and The Green Man make of it all?

Minder

When an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Lenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.

Dilemma

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Al Murray and Danielle Ward, Cbeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell and journalist Ben Goldacre.

Outnumbered

The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.

Married

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

The Wrong Trousers

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

A Shot In The Dark

British co-produced sequel to the hit film The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers.

Go Jetters

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

Danny & Mick

With a wedding to organise, nothing can go wrong today. But Danny accidentally orders 10,000 toilet rolls and needs to hide them from the boss...

Dad's Army

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

Worzel Gummidge

Another new arrival to Scatterbrook, The Green Man is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore. He isn't at all happy that Worzel is consorting with humans. Elsewhere, local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a fete, with a Scarecrow competition that Worzel is determined to win. What will Worzel's most competitive rival, Soggy Bogart, and The Green Man make of it all?

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Improvised musical Showstopper is a comedy in which an improv team creates a witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

Almost Never

Everyone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.

The Good Life

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

Help! My Head's In Wookey Hole

Anneka Rice fronts a look at what it's like to be in the public eye for 40 years.

Only Fools And Horses

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

All About The Good Life

Documentary exploring behind-the-scenes of classic suburban sitcom The Good Life.

The Good Life

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

All About The Good Life

Documentary exploring behind-the-scenes of classic suburban sitcom The Good Life.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

TV Flashback

Comedian Tudur Owen rewinds the funniest, most fascinating clips from half a century and more of Welsh television. This time he's pushing back the boundaries of science and discovering a world of arcade games, bionic councillors and Welsh rocket men, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

Horrible Histories

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

The Goon Show

Scrooge and Neddie Scratchit take on Dickens.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Dave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.

Last Of The Summer Wine

A ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.

Only Fools And Horses

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

A repeat of this 1982 radio.

Would I Lie To You?

Lucy Porter, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin and Bob Mortimer join the regulars for more truth and lies.

Yes Minister

Having been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...

Taskmaster

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends a NSFW text to Greg.

QI

With Ross Noble, Julian Clary and Bill Bailey.

Dad's Army

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

QI

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

The Royle Family

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.

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

I'll Get This

Shirley Ballas, Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins and Joel Dommett meet up for a festive night out.

Would I Lie To You?

This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.

Help! My Head's In Wookey Hole

Anneka Rice fronts a look at what it's like to be in the public eye for 40 years.

The Secret World

Bishop Rowan Williams gets in deep water after deciding to celebrate Boxing Day with a game of knock down ginger, William Hague finds himself stranded in a snow drift with only some Belgian truffles for food, and John Lydon ends up killing Sir Anthony Hopkins.

A League Of Their Own

Your Christmas parties might not be going ahead this year, but the League Of Their Own boys aren't going to let a global pandemic stop their festive fun. Join Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan and a team of celebrity guests for more holiday hijinks and sporting Christmas challenges.

Meet The Richardsons

The Richardsons' plans for a quiet family Christmas are thrown into further chaos when more celebrities turn up unexpectedly, but it's perfect for the panto that Lucy wants to put on for Elsie. Did Lucy really get so drunk at Jools Holland's Hootenanny that she invited Jason Donovan over for Christmas dinner? And are they about to get a new stepfather in law in the shape of Johnny Vegas for Christmas?

Not Going Out

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

Scot Squad

It's a crime-tinged Crimbo cracker shadowing the good guys banging-up the Bad Santas.

Date Night

Semi-improvised comedy show written and performed by Marc Wootton and others. Together they portray a series of couples who are all embracing the modern phenomenon of date night.

Alex Edelman's Peer Group

Alex discusses millennials' attitude to politics and being offended.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson

Have I Got News For You

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.

Chain Reaction

Alastair Campbell interviews man-of-many-voices Alistair McGowan.

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

Not Going Out

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

The Lovers!

Sitcom adaptation starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as the titular on-off lovers, Geoffrey and Beryl.

Only Fools And Horses

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

Taskmaster

Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?

Cuckoo

It's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Taskmaster

The comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of three episodes of the game show hosted by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

This week's highlights include Noel Edmonds staging an unforgettable "Gotcha" on a young Gary Lineker, and magician Ben Hanlin tricking the adorably prankable Joey Essex into thinking that he has witnessed time-travel.

Bad Education

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.

QI

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Celebrity Juice

Chart star Paloma Faith, presenter and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and football pundit Chris Kamara join Keith Lemon, Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for this festive special of the comedy quiz.

Up The Chastity Belt

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

Roast Battle

Love Island takes on I'm A Celeb with Iain Stirling vs Joel Dommett, also Paul Chowdhry vs Fin Taylor.

The Royle Family

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.

QI

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Roast Battle

Featuring a battle between father and son Mark Steel and Elliot Steel, also Jayde Adams vs. Alex Edelman.

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Kerry Godliman and Andy Parsons, oversees the battle between The Beehive from Somerset and the Wheelwright Arms from Chester.

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

Porters

Mr Pradeep spends a day as a porter for charity. Meanwhile, a woman dressed as an orc is admitted to the hospital with an extreme allergic reaction.

Not Going Out

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

Budgie

Could Do Better. Budgie's new job in Charles's bookshop is proving profitable. A problem for Hazel leads him back to his old school and into trouble.

Dilemma

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Al Murray and Danielle Ward, Cbeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell and journalist Ben Goldacre.

Outside Edge

It's Roger's nightmare - not only does rain stop play but he discovers his ability as captain is being questioned by a member of the team. However, somewhat surprisingly it's Miriam who refuses to let the insurgents win, and plots a cunning counter-attack to ensure Rodge's position.

Married

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

Bless This House

Jean spies Betty through her bedroom window, with a strapping, topless man! Jean's soon at the Abbotts' admitting she has fallen pregnant - but should they tell Trevor? Can Sid hurt his best mate?

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Improvised musical Showstopper is a comedy in which an improv team creates a witty musical on the spot. The songs, plot and characters are based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience.

Bless This House

A long-lost American cousin of Sid's turns up at short notice, citing unexplained 'problems' and requesting a room for the night. Then the police knock on the front door, and things go from bad to worse...

Help! My Head's In Wookey Hole

Anneka Rice fronts a look at what it's like to be in the public eye for 40 years.