British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 27th December 2021

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake Calamity

Bitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6:30am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Looney Tic

Everyone is settling down for a relaxed night on the farm, when Bitzer begins to act very strangely - he just can't sit still. When his peculiar behaviour starts spreading around the flock, Shaun decides he must find out what is causing it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happiest Place On Earth

The mood at Hardacre's advertising agency is black. Teddy is determined to lift their spirits.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The Twystyverse

Danger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (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

The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.

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 5, Episode 9

Jack inherits Mrs. Cumberland's dog in her will but the animal is causing quite a stir in the Boswell household. When it disappears Jack becomes the benificiary of a piece of good fortune - in the shape of Rachael. Billy decides he needs a new look and Freddie gets a new problem to deal with when Lilo Lill announces she has stopped taking the pill!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

When Arthur is persuaded to retire, Ray jumps at the time to take over Daley Enterprises.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is Forever

Danger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 4

Back for a second week at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner are pitched against Pippa Evans and Andy Hamilton with Jack Dee the unimpressed umpire. Colin Sell accompanies on the piano.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 31 - Eco Worriers

Dennis and the gang take on the power of WilburCorp to stop Walter's new line of collectable toys ruining the Beanotown environment with all its wasteful plastic packaging.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Continent Of Europe

When Tala bases her class project on her uncle's travels, the Go Jetters swing into action and help Grandmaster Glitch take his own souvenir selfies across the continent of Europe.

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 10

Jack is smitten with Rachael, Adrian is meeting Magdalena at the airport, Billy is trying to impress Julie with his new look and Joey is away with Roxy. Mrs Boswell is happy for her sons but has a word of warning for them all ... meanwhile Aveline has become empowered and Lilo Lill has taken over the allotment!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am (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 5, Episode 4 - Something To Love

Miss Parfitt is delighted to adopt a tiny kitten, but heartbroken when her mother objects to it being in their house. A travelling sales rep, who has long fancied her, seems to offer a solution when he confides to Robert on his latest visit that he wishes to ask her out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 5

George and Kate get in a tizzy showing-off baby Helen.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

U&W channel logo 8:10am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 12 - Men At Work

When the Farmer discovers he's sprung a leak, he calls the water board to come and fix the problem. The bored flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun. When the workmen clock off, the party begins.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 8 - Occupational Hazard

Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 1 - Night At The Mall

It's launch night for a brand new game and TEAM SMoRCLe decide to head to the mall and wait for its release.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach Party

Bob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.3: The bistro is engulfed by a tidal wave of competitive capitalism.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

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

U&W channel logo 9:40am (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - The Great Performer

Episode 1 - William Joins The Carol Singers

William and the Outlaws perform tunelessly, disgracefully. Ancient Aunt Jane thinks it's a pack of wolves. But there's a secret motive behind William's seasonal contribution.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wedding

Richard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:35am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 1 - Welcome To Quayside

Follow the highs and lows of day to day life at Quayside Academy, where the teachers are weirder than ever! There are some familiar faces, including everyone's favourite sneezing science teacher.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.

U&W channel logo 11:05am (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 entire first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated remake of the hit cartoon.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 8 - The Roof Of All Evil

Arthur announces the launch of a satellite dish company. But the project is hampered by Ray and a technician.

CITV 12pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of eight episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 5

George and Kate get in a tizzy showing-off baby Helen.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sticky Timmy

Harriet shows Timmy and his friends how to make a collage, but Timmy gets glue all over himself.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 8 - Occupational Hazard

Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade Waffle

Waffle learns that the summer holidays will soon be over and Evie will be going to school. Determined not to be left alone, Waffle hatches a plan to keep the family at home.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 7 - Fishing

Nunn is forced to spend quality time with Henry and takes him on a weekend fishing trip.

BBC Local Radio 2pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Christmas Specials 2021

Joining host Toby Friedner are Ninia Benjamin, Mark Rann, Terry Alderton and Sally Riceman, with scores kept by Brian Damage and Krysstal.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (repeat)
After Ever After

After Ever After

Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After

The siblings have escaped the witch's gingerbread house only to learn that their village is being enchanted by a mysterious stranger plying them with sweet treats. Determined to set things right, it's up to Hansel and Gretel to face their worst fears and return to the witch's house for a final showdown.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice), Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Emily (Madeline Holliday), Rosa (Juliet Cowan)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 5 - Haunted Hank

School bully Nick McKelty oversteps the mark when he picks on Hank's little sister Emily.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2:45pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Frazer (Bill Paterson), Private Joe Walker (Daniel Mays), Corporal Jack Jones (Tom Courtenay), Sergeant Arthur Wilson (Bill Nighy), Captain George Mainwaring (Toby Jones), Private Godfrey (Michael Gambon), Private Frank Pike (Blake Harrison), Rose Winters (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Copyright: Universal Pictures / DJ Films

Dad's Army

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham), DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

A repeat-run of both series of the sci-fi crime sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3pm (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans. Copyright: Altitude Film Entertainment

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

Comedy amidst the Boudiccan revolt, with a Roman teenager captured by a feisty Celt.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 10 - Saturday Night Shaun

It's party time, shaun finds the farmer's old records. So shaun and his friend's are having the party of a life time, but it will be harder than they thought to keep it secret from the farmer.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 3:15pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 20 - Why So Clonely

Dennis accidentally clones himself and uses his exact opposite clone to do all his chores and abide by the rules at school. All is going to plan until Walter realises what has happened and unleashes a clone cat army on the den!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Wrong Man-Ace

Dennis is mistaken for a Beanotown baddie while in disguise to sneak into 12A film. At first Dennis loves being treated like a celebrity, but as things begin to go awry his friends have to save him by revealing his real identity and capturing the real diamond-stealing baddie!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.3: The bistro is engulfed by a tidal wave of competitive capitalism.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4:35pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Dick. Richard 'Big Dick' Turpin / Reverend Flasher (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Dick

Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like Greenback

Danger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First Christmas

Join Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happiest Place On Earth

The mood at Hardacre's advertising agency is black. Teddy is determined to lift their spirits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 4

Back for a second week at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner are pitched against Pippa Evans and Andy Hamilton with Jack Dee the unimpressed umpire. Colin Sell accompanies on the piano.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:55pm (repeat)
Paddington 2. Copyright: Heyday Films

Paddington 2

Acclaimed film sequel. Paddington Bear finds himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Primary Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth

Will the Ultimate Question to Life, the Universe and Everything (to which the answer is forty-two) be discovered?

Will our heroes be able to control their newly stolen spaceship and the enormous fleet of black battle cruisers that is following them?

Will all end happily or in the certain death that has threatened them so persistently?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has Talent

A guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is Channel 4 news anchor and reporter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Over a mug of warm spiced wine they explore the concept of Hygge and talk about Australian Christmasses, escaping the news, playing music and discussing who he likes to wake up with every morning.

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

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 2 - Adventure

Tudur Owen is on a quest for adventure as he picks through another selection of funny and fascinating clips from the past 50 years of Welsh TV, featuring everything from bucking broncos and medieval warriors to Hawaiian hula girls.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Carry On Abroad. Image shows from L to R: Stuart Farquhar (Kenneth Williams), Sadie Tomkins (Barbara Windsor), Vic Flange (Sid James), Cora Flange (Joan Sims), Stanley Blunt (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Abroad

The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 5

The nation's favourite wireless entertainment pays a visit to the Lyric Theatre in Salford. Jon Culshaw and Milton Jones compete against John Finnemore and Vicki Pepperdine with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:40pm (repeat)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench). Copyright: Blueprint Pictures

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Sequel to the hit 2012 comedy drama in which a group of British pensioners retire to a hotel in India.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Coren Mitchell, David Mitchell, Greg James, Rob Brydon, Clare Balding, Lee Mack, Asim Chaudhry. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 2

Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm
5 min version
(repeat)
Nova Jones. Nova (Molly Rainford)

Nova Jones

Comedy-adventure series about an 18-year-old popstar and her 12-year-old sister and manager.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Roy Silver (Mathew Horne), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas Goodbye

During the dark, grey days of early December, the sleuth is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends, but when there's a poisoning in the village, it's down to her to solve the case before the 25th rolls around.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 2, Episode 5

George and Kate get in a tizzy showing-off baby Helen.

CITV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.

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 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey Man

Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: John Simm, David Mitchell, Gabby Logan, Rob Brydon, Chris McCausland, Lee Mack, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 1

David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guest panellists Gabby Logan, Chris McCausland, Angela Scanlon and John Simm, hoping to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Rob Brydon hosts.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 3, Episode 8 - Occupational Hazard

Will Bill and Faith get to go on a proper holiday together?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35pm (repeat)
Professor Branestawm. Image shows from L to R: Connie (Madeline Holliday), Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm

Armed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Special - Satan's Chimney

When an actress is murdered on the set of her latest movie, Jonathan is called upon to explain how the killer managed to fire a gun through a plate glass window without breaking it. The funeral, held at the ancient Doomdorf Castle in Scotland presents more mysteries and Jonathan, without Maddy, has only a pushy showbiz agent, Carla Borrego, to trust.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15pm (repeat)
Carry On At Your Convenience. Image shows from L to R: Vic Spanner (Kenneth Cope), Willie (Geoffrey Hughes), Sid Plummer (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On At Your Convenience

Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 1

The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Blame It On The Bellboy

A repeat of this 1992 film.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Jon & Lucy's Christmas Sleepover. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont

Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year

Special - Jon & Lucy's Christmas Sleepover

Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont are hosting a Christmas getaway for some of their closest friends as they look back at 2021. Joining them are Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and a selection of surprise guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Gregor Fisher), Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Esther (Susannah Fielding), David (Ben Rufus Green), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields

A selection of episodes from the second series.

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

Still Game

Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)

Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 2 - Organisms

Sandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 4

Back for a second week at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner are pitched against Pippa Evans and Andy Hamilton with Jack Dee the unimpressed umpire. Colin Sell accompanies on the piano.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Festival. Image shows from L to R: Shane (Hammed Animashaun), Nick (Joe Thomas)

The Festival

Comedy about a group of friends at their first music festival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Life With Lederer

Episode 4, The Dinner Party: Cookbook and bottle in hand, Helen Lederer nervously prepares a supper party.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (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!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Date With Fate

Date With Fate

Episode 4, Love Bites: Martin's proposal to his girlfriend does not go according to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 3 - Justice

In hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 2

This episode is all about Deborah (Margaret Cabourn-Smith), and takes place between a catchup Zoom in lockdown one, and a bedtime story she was told in 1962.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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, Episode 3 - Part 2

The BBC is required to cover news from a range of sources, and that includes other universes. Nick Robinson and Martha Kearny look back at the weird and wonderful events that have taken place in other worlds. Who knows what has happened in other universes in 1921? Perhaps Manflu is a deadly epidemic? Perhaps Britain becomes the 51st state? Or maybe Greta Thunberg opens a coal mine? All will be revealed in this pan-universal episode.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Old Man. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Jon Richardson: Old Man

Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Wendy (Deborah Grant), Lee (Lee Mack), Prince Charming (Jason Donovan), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Toby (Hugh Dennis), Anna (Abigail Cruttenden)

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Panto

It is Christmas and Lee is not happy that Lucy had booked tickets to the pantomime. Especially given the star of the show is Lucy's teenage crush, Jason Donovan.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Episode 1 - Christmas Special

The group of aspiring political agitators once again apply their small minds to big problems. This Christmas one-off special sees the team reunite one last time to take on Donald Trump.

Comedy Central 11:35pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

U&Drama channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

A selection of episodes from the seventh series.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 4 - White Hole

The crew decide it's time to increase Holly's IQ seeing as it is supposed to be about 6,000.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Creme De La Crime. Copyright: BBC

Creme De La Crime

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Bells and St Clement

Michael Feydeau and David Pershore review the curious case of a fallen monk.

U&W channel logo Midnight (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 rselection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Primary Phase, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth

Will the Ultimate Question to Life, the Universe and Everything (to which the answer is forty-two) be discovered?

Will our heroes be able to control their newly stolen spaceship and the enormous fleet of black battle cruisers that is following them?

Will all end happily or in the certain death that has threatened them so persistently?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15am (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 third series of the David Jason sitcom.

Radio 4 12:15am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 1

This episode catches up with the news since the last series of General Knowledge finished in 2020, from those we've lost to those we've 'liked', and commemorates the Vice President most worthy of being the next to get the Hamilton treatment.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021

The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Samson Kayo, Liz Carr, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Anneka Rice, Miles Jupp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 3

Actors and comedians Liz Carr and Miles Jupp, actor and writer Samson Kayo and broadcaster Anneka Rice join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Comedy Central 12:35am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rachel Riley

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 5

Rachel Riley, Ahir Shah and Iain Stirling reflect on their teenage years, revealing which of them smashed a stained glass window and who can play Nirvana on the saxophone.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

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

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Guz Khan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Lucy Worsley, Lee Mack, Greg Davies. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 4

Comedians Greg Davies and Guz Khan, Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman and historian Lucy Worsley join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (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 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

BBC Two 1:25am (repeat)
Last Christmas. Kate (Emilia Clarke). Copyright: Calamity Films

Last Christmas

Romantic comedy in which a shop assistant strikes up a friendship with a customer who helps her confront some of the shortcomings in her life.

Comedy Central 1:35am (repeat)
Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar

Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 13 - Holidays

With Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Rich Hall.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:45am (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 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. AJ Odudu. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 5

Jon and Judi are joined this week by guest AJ Odudu.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
Jon & Lucy's Christmas Sleepover. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont

Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year

Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont and guests look back over the year.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Jenny Joyce (Leah O'Rourke). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 1 - Friends Across The Barricade

Erin and the rest of the gang are excited to attend an outdoor pursuits weekend which aims to bring Protestant and Catholic school kids together as part of a peace initiative. But peace is the last thing on Michelle's mind once she finds out that there will be Protestant lads there!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2:45am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Robert Peston. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
Derry Girls. James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ms De Brun And The Child Of Prague

A new English teacher arrives at Our Lady Immaculate and the gang find themselves inspired. Meanwhile Da Gerry attempts to take Ma Mary out on a date to the cinema where things definitely don't go according to plan and Sister Michael takes charge of a precious Child of Prague statue.

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

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

Talking Pictures TV 3:10am (repeat)
Dentist In The Chair. Image shows from L to R: David Cookson (Bob Monkhouse), Sam Field (Kenneth Connor)

Dentist In The Chair

Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
One Night In...

One Night In...

Episode 2 - The Natural History Museum

Aisling Bea joins Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe inside one of London's most epic and iconic buildings - the Natural History Museum. The trio are awestruck by the splendour of the building as they scoot through its epic corridors, enjoy a game of hide-and-seek, muck about in the lavish exhibitions and raid the gift shop. While exploring the facility's off-limits areas, they stumble across the strange and spectacular basement Tank Room, housing the gruesome-looking collection of "wet specimens" - a multitude of species preserved in jars of alcohol. This somewhat gothic, creepy experience only increases the trio's giddy delirium.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring

When Arthur is persuaded to retire, Ray jumps at the time to take over Daley Enterprises.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Getting Nowhere Fast

Getting Nowhere Fast

Episode 2.3: The bistro is engulfed by a tidal wave of competitive capitalism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker), Laura (Olivia Nixon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Reluctant Persuaders

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happiest Place On Earth

The mood at Hardacre's advertising agency is black. Teddy is determined to lift their spirits.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 76, Episode 4

Back for a second week at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner are pitched against Pippa Evans and Andy Hamilton with Jack Dee the unimpressed umpire. Colin Sell accompanies on the piano.

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