British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 1st January 2022

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
After Ever After. The Giant (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

After Ever After

Jack And The Beanstalk, Christmas Special - Jack And The Beanstalk: After Ever After

Another tale of what happens after happily ever after, this time looking into what happened after Jack felled the giant beanstalk and defeated the giant.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cartoon comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 41 - Pirate Peril, Jamaica

Xuli dives into action when Glitch's pirate game puts Lars in danger. Yo-ho Go Jetters go!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7am (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 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!

When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (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 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 48 - Lost In Exaggeration

Quark's Exaggerator device makes Danger Mouse fame-mouse.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat Pack

Mr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For Teddy

Mr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of Stuff

Penfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 13 - Monkey Bay, Thailand

Glitch's plans to open a hotel on an unspoilt beach in Thailand go horribly wrong when a group of macaque monkeys steal his Grim-o-freeze gun. It doesn't take long for the trouble to spread across Monkey Bay, so the Go Jetters leap into action to help save the beach, its tourists and Glitch himself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (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 8am (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So Quiet

Walter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 6

The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. For Mr Khan, the fewer guests the better.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Supporting Role

A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie and her team. All thanks to some hypersensitive theatrical characters...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding Hood

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

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

Guessable?

A selection of episodes from the second series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05am (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 three Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir Stall

The gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.

CITV 10:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11am (repeat)
Trouble In Store. Norman (Norman Wisdom). Copyright: Two Cities Films

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 3 - Norman Wisdom

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 19, New Year Special - New Year's Special

Colin Murray is joined by Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards as they look back on the events of 2021 and look forward to the big sporting year ahead.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 16 - Go Jetter Or No Jetter?

When Foz loses confidence, Tala shows him that he still has what it takes to be a Go Jetter.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

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

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 3, Episode 1 - Knight Fever

Richard was unwell last year. He had a heart attack. But now he's recovered and is fighting fit. With a new lease of life, he considers the things most likely to make him happy in the future. What's on his bucket list? Get a Knighthood, of course.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 19 - Shopping Shenanigans, Istanbul, Turkey

Glitch's wishes cause underground trouble in Istanbul - an ancient ceiling may collapse!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Christmas With...

Episode 4 - Christmas With Clare Barker: Clare Hates Christmas

Clare has had enough; it's the 29th December and it's high time Christmas was packed up for another year. Social work doesn't just stop because it's the festive season, but will a chance encounter bring back a bit of seasonal magic?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 6, Episode 7 - Sugar-Free Tuesday

Things go off the rails when Linda introduces an unwelcome crackdown on sweets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Hadrian's Beard, Episode 1 - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Hadrian's Beard

The Penny Dreadfuls tell the story of Emperor Hadrian and his bonkers idea to build a wall across an entire nation (who would do that!?!).

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

Gavin & Stacey

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 6, Episode 8 - Best Friends Day

Things get ugly when Miss BFF and Miss BFF introduce a special friendship day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of five episodes from the Dawn French sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 1 - Heads We Win

Martha and Lily compete to be head girl, while Ollie has a terrible dilemma to resolve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 9 - Rabbit

Charlie, Alison and Ben try to come up with a plan to make enough money for a trip to the cinema. When they see a rabbit running across the local golf course, Charlie thinks he's found the perfect solution.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Comedy adventure series inspiring preschoolers to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:30pm (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 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2.2, The Dig: The results of a live archaeology dig are announced and there is a glimpse into the world of a liberal safari park.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home Vids

A special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 16 - Timmy's Egg Heads

In a treasure hunt with painted eggs, Timmy's is nowhere to be seen. Harriet helps Timmy to search for it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 2 - Viking Eye For The Straight Guy

The Horrible History of (often literally) dressing to kill.

CITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 21 - Jumping Bean

Mr. Bean takes on the Bruisers at the local skateboard park, using only a mobility scooter.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

A selection of episodes from the third series of the challenge comedy.

CITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Camping. Image shows from L to R: Sid Boggle (Sid James), Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: ITV Studios

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out. Dawn French. Copyright: UKTV

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out

A reflective look at one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, The Vicar Of Dibley.

BBC Two 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sequel to the hit cartoon.

Talking Pictures TV 6:35pm (repeat)
I'm All Right Jack. Copyright: Charter Film Productions

I'm All Right Jack

An upper-class dimwit is thrown onto the shop floor by his uncle in an attempt to provoke a strike. With Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas & Peter Sellers.

U&Drama channel logo 6:35pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 10, Christmas Special - Crums

Compo, Clegg and Seymour, dressed as Father Christmasses, can't understand why they are so unsuccessful collecting for the church social. Then, a chance sighting of a fourth Father Christmas provides a clue...

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: BBC

My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker

Hugh Dennis presents a look at the life and work of comedy legend Ronnie Barker.

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 5 - The Chequered Box

A tabloid photographer produces some damning evidence against a highly respected police officer. Is he really a ruthless killer or can Jonathan clear his name?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

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

BBC Two 8:30pm (repeat)
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Episode 1

In this compilation, Eric and Ernie go back to 1963, John Thaw sends the pair on a dangerous mission, Vanessa Redgrave dances a mean fandango and Des O'Connor gets his own back.

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

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (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 9pm (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 selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2022, New Year Special - Basic Recipe 28

Festive special in which Greg Davies sets tasks involving eggs, vinegar and an inordinately long pole to Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi. Alex Horne helps coax the contestants towards winning Greg's unique Trophy of Eyebrows.

U&Drama channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 6 - Gorgon's Wood

When the disappearance of a porcelain figure of a mustic monk sets off a train of tragic events, the trail takes Jonathan and Carla to a mysterious wood.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Queen Of The New Year. Image shows left to right: Greg Hemphill, Robert Florence

Queen Of The New Year

A sketch show broadcast at Hogmanay featuring a range of Scottish talent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
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 One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2021, New Year Special - Mammy's Mickey

Grandad's brother, Mickey, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 1, Episode 1 - Jenny Eclair interviews Jimmy Carr

Acerbic wit Jenny Eclair interviews prolific gag merchant Jimmy Carr.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Ida Barr - Artificial Hip Hop. Ida Barr (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Ida Barr - Artificial Hip Hop

Episode 3 - Diversity

Music hall singer Ida Barr investigates the theme of 'diversity' blending together music-hall and hip-hop.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Paperback Hell

Episode 3, Shopping for Mr Wrong, by Romany Cleff: Spoof literary series by Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell, featuring chapters from imaginary best-selling novel Shopping for Mr Wrong, by Romany Cleff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Will Smith

Mr And Mrs Smith

Episode 1 - Happy Tuesdays: Mr And Mrs Smith

A year into married life and already things are a little creaky for Will and Annabelle. So, following Will's unimaginative anniversary present, Annabelle has signed them up for a course of marriage counselling.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

A documentary following Billy Connolly as he writes his first autobiography and shares some of his favourite routines.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection of episodes from the third series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 1, Episode 6 - Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

Archie is looking forward to seeing his brother who is back on leave, but conflicts of faith threaten to intervene. Gordon is worried about the afterlife and discovers Minka has a religious past, whilst Joshua's idea of faith is confused.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 1

Top comedians and comedy actors, including David Baddiel, Richard Herring, Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence, sit down to watch and chat about classic comedy clips.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Amelia Dimoldenberg, Paisley Billings, Jack Fowler, Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Shortee Blitz, Jordan Stephens, Dane Baptiste, Maya Jama, Justin Clarke, London Hughes

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 1

Ghetts, Maya Jama, London Hughes and Dane Baptiste go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Jack Fowler and Paisley Billings. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges. Jordan Stephens hosts, with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
70 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (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 2am (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Hadrian's Beard, Episode 1 - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Hadrian's Beard

The Penny Dreadfuls tell the story of Emperor Hadrian and his bonkers idea to build a wall across an entire nation (who would do that!?!).

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 1

This week, Vicky Pattison, Pete Wicks, Olivia Buckland, Mikey North and Rickie Haywood Williams join forces. Ensuring everyone is playing by the book is official adjudicator Marek Larwood.

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Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

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Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu Vee

Jamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra

Life With Lederer

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

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Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 6

The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. For Mr Khan, the fewer guests the better.

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Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed

Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.

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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.

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Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

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Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

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Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 1 - Door Handle

Eddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...

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The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2.2, The Dig: The results of a live archaeology dig are announced and there is a glimpse into the world of a liberal safari park.

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Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar

Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.

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