Schedule Tuesday 6th December 2022
11:30am30 min
The Exploding Library
Series 2, Episode 3 - Infinite Jest, by David Foster WallaceWriter, comedian and crumpled surrealist John-Luke Roberts unravels the labyrinthine world of Infinite Jest - and that of its brilliant, troubled author David Foster Wallace.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & GentlemenWith Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.
6:30pm30 min
Hennikay
Episode 3 - The Animo-Expo Pro-Gaming Trade FairThe pressure is on at work. Guy's company have had their best (only) idea in years (ever) stolen from under their noses by an unscrupulous rival. But luckily Guy has come up with a brilliant new idea, courtesy of his invisible best friend, Hennikay and the race is on for them to develop it before the big trade show.
7:10pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe 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!
7:40pm
(repeat)
8pm
(repeat)
Dating No Filter
Series 2, Episode 1Lloyd and Daisie take a punt at a date - literally - as they try their hand at punting on a river date. Then it's the turn of Martin and Josh, who will attempt to showcase their best sides as they take on a cake baking class. Looking on and casting judgement will be the comedy pairings of Asim Chaudhry and Sukh Ojla, London Hughes and Verona Rose, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett, and Josh Jones and Jayde Adam.
8pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
8pm
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 1Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 7 - Christmas PartySitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
9pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas PunchAgnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!
9pm35 min
Upright
Series 2, Episode 5Wounded from his confrontation and fading fast, Lucky finds himself separated from Meg in the middle of the rainforest. But the pair are soon reunited at an old bush camp where the quirky inhabitants attempt to heal Lucky's wounds. Their makeshift remedies, however, are of little relief.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 6 - FloodIt's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...
9:30pm
(repeat)
Comedy Playhouse: Where It All Began
A documentary looking back at the original BBC Comedy Playhouse pilot strand, featuring contributions from some of those involved.
9:35pm35 min
Upright
Series 2, Episode 6Lucky and Meg finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune and Meg is desperate to find her mother.
After being treated for his wounds and partaking in spiritual cleansing ceremonies, Lucky's mocking of their hippie rituals comes to a halt when Meg finally finds her mother. And Lucky also recognises a familiar face.
9:40pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 6, Highlights Special - Outtakes & Best BitsFrankie Boyle presents highlights and unseen footage from the previous six weeks.
10pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
10pm
(repeat)
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
11pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11pm
(repeat)
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 1When Phil Wang has an issue with the gig being filmed, Ellen has to find a solution. George and Freddie, the resident techie, jump at the opportunity to get creatively involved.
11pm
(repeat)
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Bully Father-In-Law ProblemA woman bullied by her father-in-law, a grieving widow and an anxious midwifery student get help from Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn in the advice series.
Midnight
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's MemoriesWhen a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.