British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 30th December 2020

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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 1, Episode 5 - Let Them Eat Cake

The trio can stand the daily menu no longer and go on hunger strike. What they hadn't bargained for, however, was how hungry they would get...

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 16 - Timmy Afloat

The class make boats, but Timmy is paired with a sneezy Stripey, who keeps ruining his efforts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... Again

Duty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 49 - The Blue Mountains, Jamaica

Trouble brews in Jamaica when Glitch's campfire threatens a coffee plantation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 4

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with guests Prof. Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons.

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 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of Ongar

Dorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:50am (repeat)
The Harry Hill Movie. Image shows from L to R: Nan (Julie Walters), Harry Hill (Harry Hill). Copyright: Lucky Features

The Harry Hill Movie

Film in which Harry Hill ventures across country with his Nan and their sick hamster.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

It's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20am (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 8, Episode 4 - Baggage

When the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

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 3, Episode 9 - Super Justin

When everybody decides to dress up as superheroes, Robert is disappointed because he doesn't have a costume. Can Robert save the day without one? Guest starring Sid Sloane and Rebecca Keatley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
Carry On Girls. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / ITV Studios

Carry On Girls

The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.

CITV 8:55am
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 3 - Chow Wow

Dave enters Fuzzypeg into a competition to become the face of a new brand of dog food which he unexpectedly wins, but as Fuzzypeg embarks on a glamorous new lifestyle, Dave misses his pal and seeks a way to terminate his contract.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 Britian's longest-running sitcom.

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 18 - Exchange

Dave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 9 - Windows

Arthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

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

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

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 3, Episode 9 - Be It Ever So Humble

There's a crisis in the bistro when dishwasher Albert Riddle resigns. To add to their problems, Robin and Vicky discover that they have unwittingly broken the law.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Early Man. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Early Man

Comedy film from Aardman Animations about a caveman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Christmas Special - Dick Cinderella Up The Beanstalk... Or Something

The I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again team proudly present their Grand-ish Christmas Pantomime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Mick (Mick Potts), Danny (Danny Adams). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa Day

Danny and Mick have got everything ready for the new spa... except for the spa. Oops!

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 5, Episode 3 - Crayfish Require These Drinks

Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve building furniture, dressing his son up as a boiled crustacean and drinking shots washed down with whipped cream.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

Comedy Central 12pm (repeat)
Gnomeo & Juliet. Copyright: Rocket Pictures

Gnomeo & Juliet

Comic retelling of the Shakespearean tragedy, set amidst rival gardens' families of gnomes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

Channel 5 logo 1:35pm (repeat)
Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine

Overcome by the drudgery of life, housewife Shirley Valentine takes off on a life-changing holiday. Stars Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Poo Dunnit?

Is the zoo getting rich from selling the animals' poo?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Believe Me

Episode 3

Eddie always knew something wasn't quite right with his reading and writing, but diagnosis of dyslexia came late. He was also a late starter with relationships.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A repeat-run of the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Talking Pictures TV 2:30pm (repeat)
The Green Man. Harry Hawkins (Alastair Sim)

The Green Man

A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 2 - Call The Didwife

There's heart-warming drama in Call the Didwife. The staff at the local sewage works learn to sing in The Choir and there's laughter galore in Diddy at the Apollo.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

Channel 5 logo 3:45pm (repeat)
Calendar Girls. Image shows from L to R: Annie (Julie Walters), Chris (Helen Mirren). Copyright: Calendar Girls Productions

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 10 - Get Daley

Arthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.

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

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee Hijack

The Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 1 - Party Crashers

When Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Specials, Episode 2 - The Rain In Spain

Millie sneaks off to Spain to convince dad he should come home, and Craig insists on going with her as a wingman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 3 - Chow Wow

Dave enters Fuzzypeg into a competition to become the face of a new brand of dog food which he unexpectedly wins, but as Fuzzypeg embarks on a glamorous new lifestyle, Dave misses his pal and seeks a way to terminate his contract.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 4

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with guests Prof. Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons.

CITV 5:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 18 - Exchange

Dave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.

U&Drama channel logo 5:55pm (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 episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:55pm (repeat)
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!. Larry Grayson. Copyright: ITV

Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!

Documentary about Larry Grayson featuring previously unseen footage and extracts from his unpublished autobiography.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 3 - Chaotic Collabs

Amazing collaborations including Shakespeare brainstorming Macbeth.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 2, Episode 5 - Later Life

This time Tudur's on a quest to discover the truth about later life. It's a story of sheds, flash cars, and martial arts.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Wife (Joanna Lumley), Husband (Roger Allam). Copyright: BBC

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just The Way You Are

Roger gives Joanna a masterclass in dishwasher stacking while Joanna instructs him on how to wave goodbye to departing guests. As the turbulent year turns, Joanna makes some New Year Resolutions - for Roger - and suggests their marriage needs a re-boot. 'Out the door?' is his response.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 9 - Sid's Mystery Tours

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 3, Episode 1 - New Man

Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

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

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

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

A selection of episodes from the first series of the panel show hosted by Sara Pascoe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
45 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

New Year Special - Resolutions

When parlour games are suspended in favour of a no-holds-barred round of New Year's Resolutions, the fireworks might be in the house...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sandi Toksvig, Alice Levine, Alan Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 6 - Quests: Part I

With Alan Carr, Phill Jupitus and Alice Levine. Find out who put the raisins in Fruit 'n' Fibre, marvel at a Bolivian frog named Romeo (he dances modern jazz but never smiles), and learn the identity of the closest planet to Earth (we know you think you know it... but you don't).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 6, Christmas Special - Dick Cinderella Up The Beanstalk... Or Something

The I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again team proudly present their Grand-ish Christmas Pantomime.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Tom Allen Goes To Town. Tom Allen. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Tom Allen Goes To Town

Spending a week in Wakefield - a city, not a town - Tom sees the sights and meets some of Wakefield's extraordinary characters, before putting on an end of week show to celebrate everything and everyone he's encountered.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 3

In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Scot Squad: The Chief Does Edinburgh. Chief Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Selling Scotland

Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Jack Christou), Sue (Alison Steadman), Amy (Freya Parks), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Robin (Tom Basden), Paul (Jim Howick). Copyright: BBC Studios

Here We Go

Christmas Special - Pandemonium

With their summer holiday to California having been cancelled and their finances devastated due to the pandemic, family morale is at an all-time low. But the Jessops make one final stab at trying to salvage something from 2020 with a trip to Margate in the middle of October.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

The Moments That Made...

Episode 3 - Jack Docherty

Jack Docherty is one of the country's most innovative comedy talents, loved for his portrayal as Chief Miekelson in Scot Squad and his cult classic characters in Absolutely. But despite having a cult classic TV series and becoming a late-night host, launching a channel with none other than the Spice Girls, he nearly gave it all up.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 4

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with guests Prof. Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Highlights Special - Goodbye 2020

Join Russell for a look back through the biggest laughs and best interviews from 2020's episodes of The Russell Howard Hour.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Bobby Ball

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 4

The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo), DC Andrea McGill (Louise McCarthy). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Series 4, Episode 6

This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the hit sketch show.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Felicity Ward - Appisodes. Felicity Ward. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Felicity Ward - Appisodes

Series 2, Episode 4 - Weddings

In the final episode of this series, Felicity explores the world of wedding help in the form of app "I do this all the time" (voiced by Tom Allen).

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Tom Allen Goes To Town. Tom Allen. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Tom Allen Goes To Town

Spending a week in Wakefield - a city, not a town - Tom sees the sights and meets some of Wakefield's extraordinary characters, before putting on an end of week show to celebrate everything and everyone he's encountered.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian

Series 2, Episode 3 - Free Speech

Ken Cheng explores the subject of freedom of speech.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: ITV

Birds Of A Feather

Christmas Special - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

At the end of a 2020 no-one could have predicted, we catch up with the inhabitants of our favourite Essex address... and find big changes in all their lives. Tracey and Dorien have been getting right on each others' thruppennies, while Sharon has escaped to the other side of the world and is stuck on a Covid-cruise... Who can fill the Sharon-shaped hole in their lives this Christmas?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Richard Blackwood, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 2 - Stand-Up

Starting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.

BBC Two 11:25pm (repeat)
The Ranganation. Image shows from L to R: Richard Osman, Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 1, Episode 5

The panel look at the latest developments in the Conservative Party leadership contest; adults who sleep with teddy bears; and the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. With Kerry Godliman and Richard Osman.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC

Anansi Boys

Episode 4

Back in Florida, Fat Charlie asks Mrs Higgler, Mrs Bustamonte and Mrs Dunwiddy for help with his brother. However it will require him to make a dangerous trade.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Six Geese A Laying

Mark Maier's comedy drama following a variety of characters on a crucial train journey from London to Edinburgh on New Year's Eve.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

BBC Two 11:55pm (repeat)
The Ranganation. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 1, Episode 6

Selfies, Boris Johnson and social media influencers are amongst the topics put to the Ranganation this week. With Tom Allen and Angela Scanlon.

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Tommy Cooper Forever. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Tommy Cooper Forever

Episode 1

The documentary traces Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Wild (Simon Bird), Tina Taylor (Harriet Webb), The One-Eyed man (Hugh Bonneville), Emily Verma (Natalie Dew), Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Terry Chino (Craig Parkinson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Prom

Jenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl at Lady Immaculate. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates but Orla has already got someone special in mind.

Talking Pictures TV 12:45am (repeat)
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Catch Us If You Can

Comic adventure film starring pop group The Dave Clark Five.

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Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

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Tommy Cooper Forever. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Tommy Cooper Forever

Episode 2

The documentary series continues to trace Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.

5Star 1:05am (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 2, Episode 5

Nadia Sawalha takes Kaye Adams on a nightmare journey, Girls Aloud are told off by Ant & Dec in disguise as nuns, and Olivia Lee has a wind problem.

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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 6 - The President

As Christmas approaches, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. Meanwhile James gets a surprise and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan of his own.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Milton Jones, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Tiffany Stevenson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:20am (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Romesh Ranganathan, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Ivo Graham and Romesh Ranganathan.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 12 - World Cup

In this show, topics include Ricky and Stephen watching the World Cup while sharing a hotel bed, the problems of over-zealous sports fans and cheating in sports, Ricky's childhood football trial, and Karl's saliva production.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Believe Me

Episode 3

Eddie always knew something wasn't quite right with his reading and writing, but diagnosis of dyslexia came late. He was also a late starter with relationships.

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Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fearne Cotton, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Highlights Special - Just The Tip

Keith Lemon takes a look back at all the hilarious and outrageous best bits of Series 19 whilst taking a trip to the local recycling centre to get rid of props from the series. Ace times!

5Star 2:10am (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 2, Episode 6

Highlights include telly faves Ant & Dec, who go undercover to spice up Mel B's life. Then there's queen of daytime TV Lorraine Kelly, who presents a skiing show (complete with a fake French skier) leading to some hair-raising consequences.

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The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases. Copyright: Crook Productions

The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 13 - The Year

This week's topics include Karl's thoughts on the insect world, and Stephen's embarrassment when buying condoms. Plus entries from Karl's diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (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, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

U&Dave channel logo 3:15am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Christmas Special - No-L

With Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Carrie Fisher.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Black Lion Films

Rising Damp

Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John.

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

Rent

Series 3, Episode 1

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
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Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 4

This week a Barbecue proves painful for everyone.

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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 3, Episode 4

Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 1, Episode 4

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with guests Prof. Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons.

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