British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th December 2021

CITV 6:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 7 - Two Toots Spud

Dave and his friends get lost on a school orienteering exercise thanks to Robert Robot, who is unable to read the map - snatched by a flock of giant tiger pigeons and deposited into their equally giant nest, Dave must retrieve the map from Robert and get them all back to school.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger Fan

Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Image shows from L to R: Uljabaan (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Lucy Alexander (Hannah Murray). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 1, Episode 2 - Minimum Volume

Head of the invading Geonin, Uljabaan, is creating a list of books suitable for children to read as part of his post-invasion education programme, and Katrina volunteers as an advisor in an attempt at subterfuge.

CITV 7:05am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Grimsby Mermaid

Dave stumbles across a mermaid at the dockside who invites herself round for tea and takes up residence in the Spuds' bathtub, so Dave and his family must somehow persuade their unwanted guest to go back to her watery home.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark Games

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 4, Episode 6

Nellie advises the family against fussing over their dad, but she knows that she's wasting her breath. Shifty attempts to move in with his new girlfriend Martina but finds it impossible to leave Grandad on his own. Meanwhile, Adrian's joy at publication of his poems is short-lived when he's nearly arrested.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 20 - Grizzly Games

Dennis and the gang can't wait for their all-day PE training day with Grizzly Griller.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 2

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 3

Joe Lycett plays the game with Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, Russia

The Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!

U&Drama channel logo 7:55am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 5, Episode 1

Adrian becomes a hero by accident and, despite warnings, starts to embellish his role in the proceedings. Billy is troubled by his forthcoming divorce, Joey gets a worrying letter from the Inland Revenue and Aveline has a check up after failing to become pregnant...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship View Marriage

Mrs. Price, Robert's other mother, is planning to drive up to visit the family, and has offered to bring Wilfred with her. His plan is to use the trip to propose!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 6, Episode 10 - S.A.C.K.E.D.

Miss BFF and Miss BFF conduct a staffing review, looking back at the best bits of the year.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 7 - Backs to the Drawing Board

Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith's already working at home.

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 5, Episode 17 - Night-Time Noises

A mysterious sound in the middle of the night is keeping everyone awake, but no one can work out where it's coming from.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Squeeze

Money is tight at home, so both Arthur and Stan investigate ways of increasing their income. Arthur's been repairing his motorbike and the pair wonder if there's someone out there gullible enough to buy it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 5

Peter Jones presents the quiz about comedy, with tonight's panel Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 23 - Car Trouble

When his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.

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

In The Red

Episode 3

George Cragge investigates another mysterious murder of a London bank manager.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And Shorter

The Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 24 - Restaurant

Mr Bean makes a meal out of his birthday celebration.

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called Gareth

The Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.

Talking Pictures TV 10:05am (repeat)
Will Any Gentleman...?. Henry Stirling (George Cole). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Will Any Gentleman...?

A unfortunate sequence of events sees mild-mannered bank clerk Henry Stirling hypnotised into letting out his inner lothario.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Louise Ford

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor Special

Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 2 - Donkey

Dave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (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

New Year Special - Last Post And Pigeon

Compo's invitation to lay a wreath in Dunkirk is withdrawn because of his dress sense.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted House

Sooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 8 - Him Indoors

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's Monster

When Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Series 3, Episode 4 - Where's David?

Featuring sketches about the Napoleonic Wars, boiler parts and a nice rollercoaster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big Head

Squawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Wedding

Everyone is very excited. Not only is it the last day of term, it is also the day of Mr Nasal and Miss Spray's wedding! But as always at Dockbridge High, nothing goes to plan. Will the staff and pupils be able to pull together to save the day?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful Bodgers

Danny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 22 - Timmy Makes A Splash

Everyone is having fun in the paddling pool until Stripey pulls the stopper out of the valve.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 2

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, Pakistan

When Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 7 - Backs to the Drawing Board

Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith's already working at home.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Special - Hollywood

This special 100th episode follows Nero's exploits seeking fame and fortune in Hollywood.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

Talking Pictures TV 1:30pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Mad About Men

Film sequel starring Glynis Johns as flirtatious mermaid Miranda. Posing as a human, distant relative, she ventures back onto land - and falls in love.

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

Breaking The News

Series 20, Episode 9

Des Clarke is joined by Jo Caulfield, Mark Nelson, Elaine Malcolmson & Liam Withnail.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 4 - Green Eyed Nova

Nova is top of the charts until Johnarchy and the Monarchy release their awesome single. Nova resorts to desperate measures when she struggles to hide her green-eyed monster.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USA

When the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't Heavy

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 11 - Timmy Makes It Shine

After a muddy ride around the playground, Timmy is shown how to clean his tricycle - but it doesn't stay clean for long.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 5 - Scrumping

Those pesky pigs have taken all the apples, and wont let the sheep have one - they didn't count on Shaun!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edubot 4000

Walter is tired of Dennis pulling the wool over the eyes of their teacher Mrs Creecher, so he orchestrates a robot to take over Class 3C - with disastrous results.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 6, Episode 10 - S.A.C.K.E.D.

Miss BFF and Miss BFF conduct a staffing review, looking back at the best bits of the year.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 5

Peter Jones presents the quiz about comedy, with tonight's panel Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.

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

In The Red

Episode 3

George Cragge investigates another mysterious murder of a London bank manager.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood Still

Only Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (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...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In Willesden

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

CITV 5pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 51 - Green-Eyes Monster

Lil' Sue turns into a stomping green-eyes monster, and it is up to Dabe and the rest of Lil' Sue's friends to calm her down before she ends up big and green forever.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
35 min
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking Christmas

Meet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Image shows from L to R: Uljabaan (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Lucy Alexander (Hannah Murray). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 1, Episode 2 - Minimum Volume

Head of the invading Geonin, Uljabaan, is creating a list of books suitable for children to read as part of his post-invasion education programme, and Katrina volunteers as an advisor in an attempt at subterfuge.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

CITV 5:15pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 52 - The Flipside

According to Gareth the starfish, every pancake has two sides, happy and grumpy. If Dave is to leave his pancake on the grumpy side, he had better prepare himself for an adventure... on the flipside!

U&Drama channel logo 5:20pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Christmas Special - 1986

Gina, now owner of her ex-husband's wine importing company, is withholding agreement to sign a contract with the Pinners unless Vince and Penny cancel their plans to marry. She also withdraws the offer of a job to Norman but enlists Daphne's help in her sabotage. Penny and Vince make a final effort to resolve their problems before they are destined to live apart forever. They have a surprise in store for everybody!

CITV 5:30pm
30 min
Ted's Top Ten. Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Ted's Top Ten

Episode 5 - Ways To Wreck A Wedding

In an attempt to redeem himself for ruining Lani and Stu's wedding, Ted pulls out all the stops to restage the event, but Stu is less keen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 3

Joe Lycett plays the game with Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

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

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (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 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For Christmas

Howard faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

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

2021 Christmas Specials - Part 1

Topical satire as we run up to Christmas. With climate change catastrophe, sleaze in parliament, a continuing pandemic, there will be no shortage of laughs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

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 6, Episode 2 - Car And Garter

In order to enhance Sid's marital status, Foggy, Clegg and Compo put their minds to thinking of some way of giving him a daring and glamorous image in Ivy's eyes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 10 - TEAM SMoRCLe Assemble

TEAM SMoRCLe are finally going to be together at Gamingcon. But as the boys start to spread out, Sol feels his team are falling apart. Then Leah calls to say she's been held up...

CITV 7:25pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 51 - Green-Eyes Monster

Lil' Sue turns into a stomping green-eyes monster, and it is up to Dabe and the rest of Lil' Sue's friends to calm her down before she ends up big and green forever.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 7 - Backs to the Drawing Board

Bill takes time off to help a friend, but Faith's already working at home.

CITV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 52 - The Flipside

According to Gareth the starfish, every pancake has two sides, happy and grumpy. If Dave is to leave his pancake on the grumpy side, he had better prepare himself for an adventure... on the flipside!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 5

Romesh, Jamie and Freddie are joined by comedian Chris Ramsey, multi-disciplined parasport athlete Kadeena Cox, national treasure Sue Perkins and football legend Teddy Sheringham. This week, the panel are quizzed on curious reasons footballers were dumped by their partners, and see what happened when the boys tried their hand at surfing and take on the Desert Assault Course.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 7 - Happily Ever After

It's business as usual for Dr Martin Ellingham even though it's his wedding day. He opens the surgery as normal to a stream of patients, including one of the bridesmaids.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

For Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

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

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, David Mitchell, Stephen Mangan, Rob Brydon, Mark Bonnar, Lee Mack, Anita Rani. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 2

The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Nigel (Anthony Head), Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas), Peter (Dan Skinner). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Negatus Redemption

Debbie attempts to break Negatus out of jail and in doing so comes face to face with some of Yonderland's most bizarre and lawless characters: the Sister Brothers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The Devil

Since Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Landscapers. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Olivia Colman), Christopher (David Thewlis)

Landscapers

Episode 1

Landscapers tells a unique love story involving a seemingly ordinary couple who become the focus of an extraordinary investigation when a couple of dead bodies are discovered in the back garden of a house in Nottingham.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jess Phillips

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 9

Labour MP Jess Phillips guest presents this episode: her 5th appearance on the programme, but first time in the host's chair. Joining her on the panel are mathematician and author Hannah Fry and comedian Jon Richardson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Laurence Rickard, Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Episode 6 - Swapsies

Debbie successfully breaks Negatus out of prison and he immediately embarks on a mission to infiltrate Cuddly Dick's chamber and spy on behalf of the Elders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

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 3, Episode 5 - Oot

Jack and Victor's old friend Archie comes out of his flat for the first time in years. How we he adjust to life outside?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

A selection of episodes from the second series of the mockumentary following Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 3

Joe Lycett plays the game with Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll.

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 23, Episode 11

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Harry Hill and Desiree Burch for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

Horror Channel 10:30pm (repeat)
Eat Locals. Angel (Freema Agyeman)

Eat Locals

Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

Highlights Special

Sir Fergie loses his cool with his goalie, Jim Spencey Spence quizzes a Scottish Olympic Champion, and The Frankie Boy props up the bar to share memories that are so good he can barely remember them. Meanwhile, a top TV dating show comes to Glasgow to see if opposites really do attract.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 2, Episode 3

This week, the Wunderlanders' thoughts turn to the future, and all that it could bring.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, Episode 11 - Keanu Reeves, Olivia Colman, Jack Whitehall, Cynthia Erivo, Rag'n'Bone Man

Keanu Reeves reveals why he didn't do Speed 2, Olivia Colman says working with her husband wasn't easy, Cynthia Erivo chats about Strictly, Jack Whitehall jokes about his American accent, and Rag'n'Bone Man performs live in the studio.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Limmy's Other Stuff. Brian Limond

Limmy's Other Stuff

A final TV special from Brian Limond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 7, Episode 4

Why has a baby ended up in Hell? Only God has the power to bring people back to life, but can he be persuaded?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min
The Big Narstie Show. Papoose

The Big Narstie Show

Series 4, Episode 6

In this edition, the hosting duo are joined by guests Papoose, Robert Rinder, Munya Chawawa, Zeze Millz, Yinka Bokinni and Ozwald Boateng.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
18 min
Age Of Outrage. Copyright: BBC

Age Of Outrage

Episode 5

The comedy series that has Nova King adverts, a sketch about a hipster co-working space, and three presenters in red puffer jackets. Plus our brand new period game show. This episode is sponsored by Bet Bear.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Karen Dunbar Show. Karen Dunbar. Copyright: BBC

The Karen Dunbar Show

BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 3, Episode 5 - Barrington Zoo

Barrington Zoo is given the full consultant treatment. Some of the ideas for new uses for a zoo, especially those from Sophie, really are unthinkable.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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 - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Gamble, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 2

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch and Glenn Moore join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

Comedy Central 12:20am (repeat)
Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit

TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's 2014 stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 9

Richard Ayoade guest presents the final episode of the 57th series. He is joined by TV presenter Richard Osman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, who will appear as guest panellists alongside Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Talking Pictures TV 12:45am (repeat)
Funny Man

Funny Man

A repeat of this 1994 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last Fling

When Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 1, Christmas Special

The whole of Clatterford comes together to put on the yearly panto in the Town Hall. Queenie takes on the role of Director, but fusses more about what hat she should wear than the casting. With both her son and daughter taking centre stage, Sal Vine only wishes her recently deceased husband could be there to see them.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 6 - GNVQ

The 'brain drain' is a problem for rural communities. In the final episode Kerry and Kurtan explore the possibility of moving away from their village. Kurtan receives the exciting news that he could go to college to study for a GNVQ - and Kerry is devastated.

Comedy Central 1:50am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Tom Rosenthal

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 1

Ivo Graham takes on Fern Brady, whilst Tom Rosenthal battles Chris Ramsey.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio Control

Blakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?

Comedy Central 2:20am (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Sloss, Phil Wang

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 2

Former couple Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave roast each other, and Daniel Sloss takes on Phil Wang.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Desiree Burch, Dave Gorman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 3 - Udder Fudge

Sally Phillips, Desiree Burch and Jessica Knappett join Dave to try to unscramble the seemingly scrambled.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Susie (Suzy Aitchison), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 2, Episode 1

A year after her husband's death, Sal is finding the anniversary hard to deal with, especially since the rest of her family seem to have forgotten. James continues to run his father's surgery, but his appalling bedside manner causes Sal to attempt some on-the-job training.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

Comedy Central Extra 3:35am (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

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated podcasts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 5

Peter Jones presents the quiz about comedy, with tonight's panel Roy Hudd, Doris Hare and Dick Vosburgh.

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

In The Red

Episode 3

George Cragge investigates another mysterious murder of a London bank manager.

Channel 5 logo 4:45am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully. Image shows from L to R: Uljabaan (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Lucy Alexander (Hannah Murray). Copyright: BBC

Welcome To Our Village, Please Invade Carefully

Series 1, Episode 2 - Minimum Volume

Head of the invading Geonin, Uljabaan, is creating a list of books suitable for children to read as part of his post-invasion education programme, and Katrina volunteers as an advisor in an attempt at subterfuge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 5, Episode 3

Joe Lycett plays the game with Mel C, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll.

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