Schedule for 15th December 2021 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Don Chicago

An American gangster visits merry old England, becoming the toast of London's high society.

6:50am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 9 - Venice Of The North

Dave and his friends embark on a school trip along a canal where they awaken an ancient monster called Big Lippy, who pushes them over a waterfall and sends them back in time to the Jurassic era.

7am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch Twice

Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.

7am (repeat)

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 5 - A Bottle Of Ulterio Motivo

Ed finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson.

7:05am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 10 - Zombie Apocalypse

Dave finds a handheld computer game at the dump which involves killing zombies - his friend Zombie Katie, however, finds the game rather insulting. Exacting her revenge, Dave finds himself confronted with a group of very angry and very real zombies.

7:15am (repeat)

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.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Special - Lost

Tricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.

7:30am (repeat)

Hold The Sunset

Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man

It's the last Christmas Edith will have with her family before she and Phil set off for their dream retirement in the Mediterranean. Edith's son Roger enlists her scurrilous one-time flame, Bob 'the burglar', to give Christmas its proper flavour; Edith's sister Joan won't watch the Queen's Speech anywhere else; Queenie locks Sandra and Wendy into a wardrobe; and Phil finds himself talking to a ghost.

7:30am (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 11, Episode 2 - Walthamstow

The comedian visits the east London town of Walthamstow, where he finds a town mid-gentrification: the dog track has gone, the market remains, as does the cafe covered in pictures of Princess Diana. But there's also evidence of a controversial cycling scheme dubbed "Mini Holland", so Mark had better tread carefully when he performs to the locals.

7:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

The Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

7:45am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 7

Joey gives Freddie an ultimatum - Lilo Lill or his mum, but not both! Linda McCartney opens an Animal Rescue Centre and, while getting her autograph, Billy invites her round for tea if she's ever passing - she is, and an unwitting Nellie tells her all her troubles.

8am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 2

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

8am (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 14 - Almost A Gentlemen

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.

8:05am (repeat)

That's My Boy

Series 4, Episode 7 - Surprise Surprise

Ida's birthday is fast approaching, and on the same day as the village dance.

8:30am (repeat)

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 1, Death of Hope: Comedy, with Richard E Grant, Amanda Root and Peter Capaldi.

8:40am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

9am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

9am (repeat)

Listomania

Episode 6

Susan Calman hosts a show exploring the world of lists, with panellists Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.

9:15am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Green Woods Laugh (Part 1)

Now that Mariette is going to marry Charley the tax inspector, Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. But has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?

9:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget Kid

Mr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!

9:25am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 7 - Moon Mayhem

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's Moon landing on 20th July, Horrible Histories takes a special look into space.

9:30am (repeat)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 5 - People's Parties

After a series of jibes about his social life, Billy holds a party for the others.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 15 - Covering

The Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?

9:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Visitor

Mr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.

9:50am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 8 - Putrid Politics

Dani Dyer becomes Rattus's political advisor for tales of parliamentary people and plots.

9:55am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

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

10:10am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

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

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 21 - Some Holiday

When Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?

10:25am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Episode 4 - When The Green Woods Laugh (Part 2)

Finding himself summonsed to appear in court on the morning of Charley and Mariette's wedding, Pop Larkin is about to join the large number of villagers who wish with all their hearts that they had never met Corinne Perigo.

10:30am (repeat)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds Couple

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

11am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

11:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

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

11:30am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The Weevils

Our hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.

11:30am (repeat)

Maureen & Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

From pesky rodents to Jane Austen. The irrepressible Maureen Lipman performs her comic monologues in the BBC Radio Theatre.

11:40am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 3 - Key Stage 3 Rules

Adult man and Year 9 pupil Warren finds new ways to celebrate his love of Key Stage 3.

11:55am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a Leg

Danny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.

12pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.

12pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 14 - Almost A Gentlemen

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.

12:10pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 17 - Timmy On Safari

Timmy dreams of being an explorer who tracks and photographs wild animals.

12:10pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 3 - Zingy Diddy Sauce

Settle in for Diddy Dick and Dom's Saturday Night Takeaway, high-diving reality challenge show Splosh, and action-packed adventure with the Mighty Useless Clunking Robots.

12:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

12:30pm (repeat)

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 1, Death of Hope: Comedy, with Richard E Grant, Amanda Root and Peter Capaldi.

12:45pm (repeat)

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.

12:50pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 12 - Eggs

Darnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.

1pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Anuvab Pal, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 3 - Quarrels

Sandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.

1:50pm (repeat)

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?

2:10pm (repeat)

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's Embarrassinging

Embarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.

2:30pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

2:35pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It Go

Diddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.

2:40pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 2 - Beep Beep Timmy

Timmy is distraught to find the hooter on his trike is broken but is delighted when Osbourne replaces it.

2:50pm (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa Day

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

3pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

3:15pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller Thriller

Dennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!

3:25pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie Spy

Pieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.

3:50pm (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Morning After The Night Before

Sid and Trevor wake up, somewhat the worse for drink, with more than a few items of unknown origin now present in the house. From furniture to street signage, neither can remember where they got any of it from!

3:55pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 2

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

4pm (repeat)

Listomania

Episode 6

Susan Calman hosts a show exploring the world of lists, with panellists Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.

4:15pm (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 3 - It's All In The Mind

When Sid hears Sally reciting lines for a school play, misunderstandings are bound to occur. Mike's latest work of art isn't much helping matters.

4:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

4:30pm (repeat)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 5 - People's Parties

After a series of jibes about his social life, Billy holds a party for the others.

4:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

4:55pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

5pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest Face

Dave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...

5pm (repeat)

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 5 - A Bottle Of Ulterio Motivo

Ed finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson.

5:05pm (repeat)

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

5:15pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking Gran

Gran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.

5:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USA

Glitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.

5:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas Suit

Richard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.

5:30pm
30 min

Ted's Top Ten

Episode 8 - Friendship Tips

Jai is desperate to get a coveted position within the school library, only for his enemy Ethan to assess him and make a point of rejecting his bid.

5:30pm (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 11, Episode 2 - Walthamstow

The comedian visits the east London town of Walthamstow, where he finds a town mid-gentrification: the dog track has gone, the market remains, as does the cafe covered in pictures of Princess Diana. But there's also evidence of a controversial cycling scheme dubbed "Mini Holland", so Mark had better tread carefully when he performs to the locals.

6pm (repeat)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 2, Episode 2

Following a bit of interfering on Ada's part, Walter encourages Leslie to assert his masculinity by ordering Ruth upstairs with the intent of procreation. But far from doing her wifely duties, Ruth throws him out!

6pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

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

6pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series Q, Episode 3 - Quarrels

Sandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.

6:10pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

6:20pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 7

The Houses of Parliament smell of poo, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.

6:30pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TV

When the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.

6:30pm
30 min

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 11, Episode 3 - Whitby

There's one thing you definitely can't miss in Whitby and that's the ruined abbey up on a cliff looking down on the town. It's also hard to miss the jawbone of a blue whale set atop the opposite hill and the fact that Dracula was a researched and written here by Bram Stoker. You'll not go wanting if you are in search of a chip either. Mark Steel manages to dodge the seagulls and presents his findings to a local audience at The Brunswick Centre.

6:45pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

7pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 14 - Almost A Gentlemen

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.

7:10pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....

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.

7:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 4, Episode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

Foggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.

7:15pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different Christmas

It is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.

7:25pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest Face

Dave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...

7:30pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...

Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.

7:30pm (repeat)

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

Episode 1, Death of Hope: Comedy, with Richard E Grant, Amanda Root and Peter Capaldi.

7:40pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking Gran

Gran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.

7:45pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

8pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack In The Box

Veteran comedian Jack Holiday has committed suicide. But how did a man with crippling arthritis manage to hold a gun to his head? And how was Jonathan duped into another of Maddy's "grisly murder investigations"?

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

9pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

9pm
45 min

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Christmas Special

Greg Davies hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, broadcaster Lauren Laverne and People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry.

9pm
60 min

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 6

Robert Webb, Jen Brister and Babatunde Aleshe look back on their teenage years, revealing who had creative ways of hurting their brothers and who loved Lambrini.

9pm
30 min

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 2, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Tez Ilyas who compete to deliver the best lecture.

9:05pm (repeat)

Steptoe & Son

Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.

9:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

9:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 11 - Jumpers

With Ross Noble, Julian Clary and Bill Bailey.

10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 2

Joe Wilkinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

10pm (repeat)

Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed

Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.

10pm
30 min

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 6 - Jen Brister, Esther Manito, Adam Rowe

Jen Brister plays host in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing routines by fellow comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe.

10pm (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 11, Episode 2 - Walthamstow

The comedian visits the east London town of Walthamstow, where he finds a town mid-gentrification: the dog track has gone, the market remains, as does the cafe covered in pictures of Princess Diana. But there's also evidence of a controversial cycling scheme dubbed "Mini Holland", so Mark had better tread carefully when he performs to the locals.

10pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

10:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

10:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.

10:30pm
60 min

The Football's On

Series 7, Episode 5

Ian Stone is joined by Ian Moore and Elis James.

10:30pm (repeat)

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Trolley For A Change

A grandmother visits an upmarket supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget, but the trip proves memorable for all the wrong reasons.

10:35pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

10:45pm (repeat)

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Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chance

Tim tackles the dicey issue of 'chance' via a selection of poems, including The Wrong Number That Led to a Marriage and Probably Gay.

11pm (repeat)

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

11pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter

TV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.

11pm (repeat)

Radio Active

Series 6, Episode 3 - Bogie Awards

The stars are out for the Bogies! Who will win the much coveted gold-plated award?

11:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 8

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent.

11:15pm (repeat)

Landscapers

Episode 2

The pressure of police questions takes its toll on Susan and Christopher. The past comes back to haunt them and Susan ultimately reveals a deep secret.

11:15pm
15 min

The Skewer

Series 5, Episode 7

This week - The Man Who Wasn't There, The Succession Of Boris, and The Matrix: Restrictions.

11:30pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 5 - Joan Rivers and Patrick Kielty

The undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.

11:30pm (repeat)

The News At Bedtime

Episode 4

Jim reports live from the launch site of the Nurseyland space programme as preparations are finalised to put a cow over the moon.

11:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

11:45pm (repeat)

The Goldfish Bowl

Episode 4: It is Susan's 40th birthday and goldfish Liam and Anton ponder the concept of time.

Midnight (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For Christmas

Lee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.

Midnight (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Nathan Caton.

12:20am (repeat)

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.

12:30am (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2018, Episode 1 - Exotic Mammy

It's the festive season once again in the Brown household, and Father Damian has organised a Christmas decoration contest to support the local football team.

12:30am (repeat)

The Complaints Department

Episode 2

On the show tonight, Jason is joined by Sarah Millican, Eshaan Akbar, Suzi Ruffell and Hal Cruttenden.

12:40am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

1am (repeat)

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas Crow

The Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.

1am (repeat)

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

1:05am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For Christmas

Lee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.

1:15am (repeat)

That's My Boy

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Phantom Of The Farmyard

Mrs. Price pays a visit, distressed at being "alone" in London without her family. It's not long before she has it in mind to move up and join them permanently.

1:30am (repeat)

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 13

Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.

1:45am (repeat)

That's My Boy

Series 4, Episode 7 - Surprise Surprise

Ida's birthday is fast approaching, and on the same day as the village dance.

1:55am (repeat)

Hold The Sunset

Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man

It's the last Christmas Edith will have with her family before she and Phil set off for their dream retirement in the Mediterranean. Edith's son Roger enlists her scurrilous one-time flame, Bob 'the burglar', to give Christmas its proper flavour; Edith's sister Joan won't watch the Queen's Speech anywhere else; Queenie locks Sandra and Wendy into a wardrobe; and Phil finds himself talking to a ghost.

2:25am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

2:25am (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 1 - Maya Jama

Big Zuu heads west to Bristol, the hometown of TV presenter and social media queen, Maya Jama.

3am (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 2 - James Acaster

Comedian and committed foodie James Acaster asks Zuu to cook for him while he records his hit podcast, Off Menu. When James grew up, puddings were a rare treat so Zuu prepares a dessert that has them both fearing they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

3:30am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

3:45am (repeat)

Funny Man

A repeat of this 1994 film.

4am (repeat)

Listomania

Episode 6

Susan Calman hosts a show exploring the world of lists, with panellists Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.

4:30am (repeat)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 5 - People's Parties

After a series of jibes about his social life, Billy holds a party for the others.

4:50am (repeat)

Your Face Or Mine

Series 1, Episode 2

Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.

5am (repeat)

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 5 - A Bottle Of Ulterio Motivo

Ed finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson.

5:30am (repeat)

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 11, Episode 2 - Walthamstow

The comedian visits the east London town of Walthamstow, where he finds a town mid-gentrification: the dog track has gone, the market remains, as does the cafe covered in pictures of Princess Diana. But there's also evidence of a controversial cycling scheme dubbed "Mini Holland", so Mark had better tread carefully when he performs to the locals.

Schedule Wednesday 15th December 2021

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