British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st December 2021

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Gert And Daisy Clean Up. Image shows left to right: Gert (Elsie Waters), Daisy (Doris Waters)

Gert And Daisy Clean Up

Comic wartime propaganda film, featuring Gert & Daisy railing against black marketeers and collecting for salvage.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Lorna Prichard

When Lorna Met Leo: Love In The Time Of Covid

Real-life comedy drama about Lorna Prichard trying to find love during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 19 - Phoney Farmer

The Farmer is off on holiday, confident he's left the farm in safe hands. However, the animals quickly learn his replacement is only interested in looking after himself. Dismayed and hungry, they decide he has to go.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 1

It is Sailesh's first day as team leader working at Smile5, the catalogue company that sells anything and everything.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (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 6, Episode 4

Shifty tries to convince Martina that he has changed but ends up taking his passengers on an unexpected trip. Adrian and Jack are both competing for Leonora's affections...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 44 - Sir Danger De Mouse

The Queen of Weevils returns and convinces DM he's a medieval knight in order to escape from a secure prison - can Penfold break the spell and prevent London becoming a medieval city?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula Show

Danger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden Sausage

Dennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

New Year's Eve Special, New Year Special - New Year's Eve Special 2013

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his five-piece band to kick off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy, original live music. With Milton Jones, Jenny Bede and beatboxer Beardyman.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 26 - Holi Festival Of Colour, India

Glitch takes all of the colourful powder from the Festival of Colour in Dwarka, India.

U&Drama channel logo 7:45am (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 6, Episode 5

Billy's van has been broken in to and Joey's new shop has been vandalised - the culprits are unknown. Aveline has decided to leave Oswald and return home to her mother, with her baby. The sibling rivalry over Leonora comes to a head when Jack tells Adrian that he has slept with her...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:45am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8am (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 7 - Two Lonely People

Miss Parfitt is distraught when her mother leaves to live with her sister. Feeling alone in her home, Wilfred offers to keep her company - but it's not long before rumours threaten to spread through the village.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog Day

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best Man

The Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 1

Robin Lightfoot is grumpy yet happily single. Then one morning he wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe. He's got a wife and two children. Is it a nightmare, a practical joke or something much more sinister?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee Hijack

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

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

Lagging

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Five Kingdoms

Cedric's excited when TEAM SMoRCLe play a fantasy board game he's invented. But things go wildly off course when Mo is granted three wishes and starts making up his own rules.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8:45am (repeat)
After Ever After. Image shows from L to R: King (Tom Courtenay), Prince Charming (David Walliams), Fairy Godmother (Ellen Thomas), Cinderella (Sian Gibson), Madame Blackheart (Celia Imrie). Copyright: King Bert Productions

After Ever After

Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever After

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's Ball

The annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (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.

Radio 4 9am (repeat)
Richard Osman

Desert Island Discs

Richard Osman, broadcaster and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

YouTube 9am
30 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

2021 Christmas Specials - Game 3

It is one victory to Mark and one victory to Tim. Can Alex make it a three-way tie or will there be a stand-out festive winner? Also, what is a deconstructed Santa?

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports Day

Everyone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.

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

In The Red

Episode 6

Reporter George is due in court - and BBC controllers keep on plotting to axe the Director General.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 11 - The Great Trilby

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 30 - Mud Volcano, Azerbaijan

Lars and Glitch's plan to power their new machine with methane gas has explosive results!

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

Just William - The Great Performer

Episode 5 - William Goes Shopping

If only William could learn how to make a whistle. Sent on a reluctant shopping trip by his mother, amidst some unexpected happenings, perhaps he can. Great comedy classic.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly Soo

Soo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?

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

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Scissor

A new dance craze hits the school, but when it starts to get out of hand head teacher Mr Goldman is forced to take drastic action.

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

Danger Mouse

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

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Henning Wehn

Common Ground

Vegan food stall holder Wolfgang is a German in Birmingham. Upmarket new customers bring new opportunity, until a health and safety crisis threatens Wolf's ambitions.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 9 - Timmy Rings The Bell

Mittens proudly shows off the shiny new bell on her collar but is inconsolable when it goes missing.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, Panama

The team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.

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)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 1

Robin Lightfoot is grumpy yet happily single. Then one morning he wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe. He's got a wife and two children. Is it a nightmare, a practical joke or something much more sinister?

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 10 - Waffle's Wonderful Art

Waffle discovers he has a talent for painting Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, and decides to share his work with her as a way to get in her good books.

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 11 - Cello

Violet dreams of playing the cello but hasn't bargained for competition from Darnesh.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Ronnie Barker. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ronnie Barker

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

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

Breaking The News

Series 20, New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Des Clarke hosts a special covering all the news across the year, with guests Jim Smith, Catriona Shearer, Susie McCabe & Raymond Mearns.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 12 - Glasses

When short-sighted Nunn runs out of contact lenses, Henry steps in as his human guide dog.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists. Copyright: Aardman Animations

The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists

Aardman claymation film about a gang of pirates and their luxuriantly bearded captain.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (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 9 - Who Ordered The Baby?

Hank is pleased when his mum says he can work in the deli in order to earn a new pair of the latest cool trainers. That's until he's given his latest school assignment: to look after a pretend baby for the weekend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 5 - Dress To Impress

Danny gets stuck inside Joy's favourite dress - and somehow, so does Mick!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 14 - Fleeced

It's time for a haircut for Shaun and his pals, but is the Farmer really the right man for the job? Not after his first attempt!

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 28 - Were-Walter

There's a werewolf-type creature on the prowl and suspicion falls on Gnasher. Dennis has to prove his best pal's innocence as the full moon shines down on Beanotown...

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 3:30pm (repeat)
Landscapers. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Olivia Colman), Christopher (David Thewlis)

Landscapers

A repeat-run of the entire series.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TV

Walter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

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

In The Red

Episode 6

Reporter George is due in court - and BBC controllers keep on plotting to axe the Director General.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (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 5pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 1

It is Sailesh's first day as team leader working at Smile5, the catalogue company that sells anything and everything.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

New Year's Eve Special, New Year Special - New Year's Eve Special 2013

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his five-piece band to kick off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy, original live music. With Milton Jones, Jenny Bede and beatboxer Beardyman.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

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 Secondary Phase, Episode 3 - Fit The Tenth

An episode in which our heroes have some close encounters with others and themselves.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Series 2, Episode 5 - David Blunkett

Joining Sandi Toksvig are former Home Secretary David Blunkett.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

Harry Secombe: Unsung Comedian

A profile of the comedian, singer and religious programming host, in the month of his 100th birthday.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 107, Highlights Special - Best Of 2021

Andy Zaltzman raids the 2021 archive to remember amongst other things, a man in a horned helmet running around the Capitol Building, the leader of the opposition not being allowed into a pub and Britain's favourite alpaca.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Dani Dyer, David Mitchell, Fred Sirieix, James Acaster, Rob Brydon, Oti Mabuse, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 9

James Acaster, Dani Dyer, Oti Mabuse and Fred Sirieix join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

U&Drama channel logo 6:55pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

BBC Two 6:55pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 1

Robin Lightfoot is grumpy yet happily single. Then one morning he wakes up to discover he's in a parallel universe. He's got a wife and two children. Is it a nightmare, a practical joke or something much more sinister?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50pm (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.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Seer Of The Sands

Could a 'ghost hunter' dedicated to exposing fraud and exploitation be trying to explain his own death from beyond the grave?

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 4 - Driving Mr McLynn

Martin is called to Louisa's new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges her to slow down, but is shocked to learn that Louisa has applied to be her school's headteacher again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

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

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Departed

Martin is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon's job that Martin has applied for.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

New Year Special - Resolutions

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 23, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The Year

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests including Aisling Bea, Joe Wilkinson, Ivo Graham, Nish Kumar and Vick Hope for a comic review of the significant moments of the past 12 months. House band Alex Horne and The Horne Section provide the musical entertainment.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

2007 Festive Specials - Hogamanay

Jack and Victor go on a retreat in Tighnahulish at Hogmanay with pals Winston and Tam. When Meena goes on holiday to India to visit her sister, Navid takes advantage of his freedom: but a love rival soon turns the tables on him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
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 62, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2021 For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation looking back at the big news of 2021.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

2021 Specials, New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Des Clarke, Jim Smith and guests Susie McCabe, Neil Delamere and Susan Riddell take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year, from the end of lockdown to the rebirth of Scotland as a footballing force.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Victoria Wood

An Audience With...

Episode 9 - Victoria Wood

Comedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

New Year's Eve Special, New Year Special - New Year's Eve Special 2013

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his five-piece band to kick off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy, original live music. With Milton Jones, Jenny Bede and beatboxer Beardyman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
65 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, New Year Special - Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage, Michael Sheen, Cush Jumbo, Joe Lycett, Jessica Chastain, The Divine Comedy

Jessica Chastain says Diane Kruger kicked her ass, Claire Foy jokes about her taste in projects, Peter Dinklage admits Game Of Thrones was hard to walk away from, Michael Sheen reveals how he spent NYE alone, Cush Jumbo says boxer shorts helped channel Hamlet, and Joe Lycett takes issue with Game Of Thrones, while The Divine Comedy performs live in the studio.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

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

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Image shows from L to R: Eddi Reader, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty)

Scot Squad

2021 Specials, New Year Special - Hogmanay Special

The sirens are blaring and the bells are ringing as officers work a New Year's shift. Their duties include everything from checking ceilidhs to making sure steak pies are legal. Even Chief Miekelson is working hard, urging all of Scotland to party responsibly on the biggest blowout night of the year. Singer Eddi Reader meakes a guest appearance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea. Image shows from L to R: Dougal (Graeme Garden), Hamish (Barry Cryer). Copyright: BBC

Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea

Series 2, New Year Special - Hamish And Dougal's Hogmanay Frolic

Hamish and Dougal, two elderly Scotsmen made internationally quite well known from their appearances on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, find themselves celebrating Hogmanay (normally they prefer not to as it clashes with New Year) after a bus-load of celebrities gets stuck in a snowdrift on its way to the BBC's Hogmanay Cavalcade in Edinburgh.

BBC Two 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Jason Manford, Nabil Abdulrashid

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Jason Manford, Maisie Adam, Nabil Abdulrashid

Jason Manford is your host as he introduces Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (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, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

Horror Channel 11pm (repeat)
Anna And The Apocalypse. Anna (Ella Hunt)

Anna And The Apocalypse

Musical comedy horror about a girl who must fight her way through a zombie invasion.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Queen Of The New Year

Queen Of The New Year

New Year Special - 2021

A brand new Hogmanay sketch show featuring Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence alongside the best up-and-coming and established Scottish talent.

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 6

Those following the series will know that the lives of each of the people focused upon in each episode are intertwined. For the final episode of the series, the lives of Newt, Russ, Deborah, Jerry and Vanessa are all in the spotlight.

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

2010 Specials - Ring in the New

Satan decides he needs a holiday, so he goes to the Lake District while Scumspawn is left in charge of Hell.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

A selection of episodes from the 29th series - the first with Greg Davies] as host.

Comedy Central 11:15pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Influencers. Image shows left to right: Ruth (Katherine Parkinson), Carla (Katy Brand)

Influencers

Sitcom pilot about a pair of online influences by and starring Katy Brand and Katherine Parkinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 1

Sketches include a very unusual interview about how to count whales, an adventurer who claims to have found a man raised by wasps, and The Old Ladies discuss whether a cosmetic surgeon is a proper job.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong). Copyright: BBC

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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

A selection of three episodes of the game show spin-off.

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 Secondary Phase, Episode 3 - Fit The Tenth

An episode in which our heroes have some close encounters with others and themselves.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

BBC Four 12:10am (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

A repeat-run of the entire third series of the metal detecting sitcom.

Comedy Central 12:15am (repeat)
Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, New Year Special - Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage, Michael Sheen, Cush Jumbo, Joe Lycett, Jessica Chastain, The Divine Comedy

Jessica Chastain says Diane Kruger kicked her ass, Claire Foy jokes about her taste in projects, Peter Dinklage admits Game Of Thrones was hard to walk away from, Michael Sheen reveals how he spent NYE alone, Cush Jumbo says boxer shorts helped channel Hamlet, and Joe Lycett takes issue with Game Of Thrones, while The Divine Comedy performs live in the studio.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 13 - Jimmy Tarbuck

Jimmy Tarbuck entertains an audience of celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz and sport with anecdotes about his life and career. The show ends with a jam session with Jimmy on the mike.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:40am (repeat)
I Give It A Year. Image shows from L to R: Hugh (Jason Flemyng), Naomi (Minnie Driver), Guy (Simon Baker), Nat (Rose Byrne), Josh (Rafe Spall), Chloe (Anna Faris), Danny (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: Working Title Films

I Give It A Year

A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 1:10am (repeat)
Landscapers. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Olivia Colman), Christopher (David Thewlis)

Landscapers

Episode 4

Susan and Christopher each take the stand for a final chance to prove their version of events from that fatal night in the Wycherley home.

Comedy Central 1:15am (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of six episodes from the Simon Bird sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:35am (repeat)
I Give It A Year. Image shows from L to R: Hugh (Jason Flemyng), Naomi (Minnie Driver), Guy (Simon Baker), Nat (Rose Byrne), Josh (Rafe Spall), Chloe (Anna Faris), Danny (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: Working Title Films

I Give It A Year

A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live

Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (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, Special - Minnellium

It's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Tom Allen. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 3 - Tom Allen At The Comedy Store

Tom Allen is at the prestigious Comedy Store in London hosting a night of riotous comedy with the hilarious Tez Ilyas, the brilliant Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the fabulous Tom Lucy.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 3am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Highlights Special - Selection Box

A special festive edition of the topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions / Andy Hollingworth

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 11 - The Great Trilby

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

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

In The Red

Episode 6

Reporter George is due in court - and BBC controllers keep on plotting to axe the Director General.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Headset Set. Copyright: BBC

The Headset Set

Series 1, Episode 1

It is Sailesh's first day as team leader working at Smile5, the catalogue company that sells anything and everything.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20am (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 7 - Two Lonely People

Miss Parfitt is distraught when her mother leaves to live with her sister. Feeling alone in her home, Wilfred offers to keep her company - but it's not long before rumours threaten to spread through the village.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

New Year's Eve Special, New Year Special - New Year's Eve Special 2013

Comedian Alex Horne is joined by his five-piece band to kick off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy, original live music. With Milton Jones, Jenny Bede and beatboxer Beardyman.

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