Schedule Wednesday 21st December 2022

Mr Bean

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

Calling All Cars

Comedy documentary, pivoting on the Dover Harbour Car terminal.

Shaun The Sheep

In a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of three episodes from the sitcom about sisters united.

HighLites

HighLites hairdressing salon looks to be expanding its business. But Bev's plans to muscle in on the arrangements for Theresa and Nigel's wedding hit a considerable obstacle.

Stop Press Girl

Jennifer has inherited a strange power - she can stop machinery after touching them. Her fiancé, a clock maker, discovers this and jilts her to save his business. Jennifer follows him, where she begins a trail of mechanical and romantic confusion.

The Two Ronnies

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

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

On Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.

Lloyd Of The Flies

Lloyd always has Abacus over for dinner, so PB persuades Malcolm and Gena to let her invite Julie the Spider for dinner too. However, Lloyd's not convinced by Julie's promise not to eat them... and he decides to take precautions to ensure that his family don't become dinner!

Relativity

Ian and Chloe's wedding day is a typically chaotic, argumentative, loving affair. Ken eats the lip balm and Chloe's estranged parents test Ken and Margaret's patience.

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters have travelled to Horsetail Fall in the Yosemite National Park. It's a 300m-high waterfall made of melted snow.

Shaun The Sheep

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

With Gena and Malcolm out for the evening, Lloyd is left in charge of PB and 224 maggots - how hard can maggotsitting be? Keen to get his duties over as quickly as possible, Lloyd skimps on the bedtime story, prompting a mass exodus of maggots!

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

According to Gareth the starfish, every pancake has two sides, happy and grumpy. If Dave is to leave his pancake on the grumpy side, he had better prepare himself for an adventure... on the flipside!

Hancock's Half Hour

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Man About The House

George is saving up for something. Mildred notices his squirrelling away of little bits of money and puts a stop to it, so he decides to sell something instead. After a little digging he comes across an old, never-used sun-lamp of Mildred's...

The Two Ronnies

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

Man About The House

Robin's brother drops into town and immediately sweeps Chrissy off her feet, much to Robin's dismay.

Justin's House

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.

Hank Zipzer

90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.

Citizen Khan

An encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.

The Darling Buds Of May

Thinking he's on to a good deal, Pop Larkin buys two hundred pigs. But before he knows what's what, he's up to his neck in it. As Ma's birthday approaches, Pop arranges a Punch and Judy show and promises to build a swimming pool.

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

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.

Trevor's World Of Sport

The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player with cauliflower ears to quit.

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.

Last Of The Summer Wine

Compo's invitation to lay a wreath in Dunkirk is withdrawn because of his dress sense.

Sherlock Gnomes

Sequel to the hit family film Gnomeo & Juliet, in which the greatest ornamental detective must solve the mystery of disappearing gnomes.

The Darling Buds Of May

When Primrose's new love Roger returns to Liverpool, she is hot on his trail. When they discover that she is safe, Pop and Ma agree to let her stay. Meanwhile, Pop's new business acquaintance, George Harran, has mysteriously disappeared.

Minder

Terry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.

Sooty

The Lady Mayoress is coming to open the park's new ghost train so Sooty and the gang are determined to impress. But when Richard's best suit is ruined and Sweep is put in charge of the banners, it's a race against time to get everything ready. With special guest star Ann Widdecombe.

The Green Green Grass

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

Carry On Cabby

Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

Mr Bean

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

Hi-De-Hi!

The entertainment staff's troubles have only just begun when they discover there's an emerald necklace hidden somewhere on the camp.

Danger Mouse

When Colonel K disappears on a free holiday, Danger Mouse pulls rank and assumes the mantle of caretaker Colonel.

HighLites

HighLites hairdressing salon looks to be expanding its business. But Bev's plans to muscle in on the arrangements for Theresa and Nigel's wedding hit a considerable obstacle.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Simon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.

Relativity

Ian and Chloe's wedding day is a typically chaotic, argumentative, loving affair. Ken eats the lip balm and Chloe's estranged parents test Ken and Margaret's patience.

Go Jetters

Grandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Below the town hall, a mysterious species of oversized hamsters may or may not exist.

Hancock's Half Hour

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

QI

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Lenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

So Awkward Files

Rob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.

Nova Jones

Fashionably late Nova has to work with a difficult designer to make a dazzling new dress.

The Green Green Grass

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the third series of the lie-based panel game.

Go Jetters

Grandmaster Glitch is drilling into the ground below the ocean near Academy Island, looking for bubbly mud that is heated up by an underground volcano.

Only Fools And Horses

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

Trevor's World Of Sport

The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player with cauliflower ears to quit.

The Green Green Grass

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Gnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.

Porridge

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

Danger Mouse

The heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Lenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.

Go Jetters

The Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.

Porridge

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Supertato

Evil Pea freezes the Veggies so she can take over the whole supermarket. Chilli's heat unfreezes Supertato, who then races on lolly-stick skis to thwart Evil Pea and save the day.

Supertato

It's a space race as Supertato helps Carrot fly her baguette rocket to become the first Veggie on the cheese moon, but halfway there Evil Pea makes them crash land.

The Goes Wrong Show

A joyful Christmas tale, as The Cornley Drama Society present the story of Santa and his elves trying to bring festive happiness to a sad little girl and her constantly-fighting parents.

Minder

No job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.

My Family

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Keeping Up Appearances

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

Lloyd Of The Flies

Lloyd's plans with Abacus are ruined when he has to go on a family trip to Caterpillar World, but PB can't wait - she's finally going to find out the gory details of what happens inside a chrysalis! However, the show is not what either of them was expecting...

The Vicar Of Dibley

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

It's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.

HighLites

HighLites hairdressing salon looks to be expanding its business. But Bev's plans to muscle in on the arrangements for Theresa and Nigel's wedding hit a considerable obstacle.

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.

Relativity

Ian and Chloe's wedding day is a typically chaotic, argumentative, loving affair. Ken eats the lip balm and Chloe's estranged parents test Ken and Margaret's patience.

One Foot In The Grave

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

Dad's Army

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

4 O'Clock Club

Christmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.

Hancock's Half Hour

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Only Fools And Horses

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

The Personal History Of David Copperfield

An adaptation of the Dickens classic directed by Armando Iannucci.

One Foot In The Grave

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

Agatha Raisin

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.

QI

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

Trevor's World Of Sport

The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player with cauliflower ears to quit.

The Dawson Watch

In a special Christmas show, Les turns his gaze to all varieties of the festive, Yuletide spirit.

Jonathan Creek

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.

The Vicar Of Dibley

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

Would I Lie To You?

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

Mrs. Brown's Boys

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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.

QI

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Keith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.

Blackadder

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar

Granny Kumar, Maya and Geeta are joined by Vigil and Sarah Jane Adventures star Anjli Mohindra, and musician and presenter Myleene Klass.

Celebrity Juice

Keith Lemon bids farewell to the comedy quiz with a look back at its 14-year history, featuring all the best games, gags and mayhem.

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

What's the hottest chili? What does Ringo Starr not want you to do? How many varieties of Lynx can you name? And how does a dog defuse a bomb? All these questions and more will be answered in the biggest, fattest, Big Fat Quiz ever. Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade, Rosie Jones, Roisin Conaty, Mawaan Rizwan and Joanne McNally.

And Now, In Colour

Party time: you bring the bottle and Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck provide the songs and sketches.

Bad Education

Class K are back for a careers day and reunion party that descends into mayhem, while Alfie has a decision to make about whether he will finally leave the school forever to be with Gulliver.

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

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

Men Behaving Badly

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Have I Got News For You

Actor and comedian Richard Ayoade hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian Roisin Conaty and writer & director Armando Iannucci to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they look at the US election.

Sandi Toksvig's Hygge

Broadcasting from her wooden cabin near a lake deep in the countryside in Denmark, Sandi Toksvig explores the Danish concept of hygge and the Danish way of life with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton.

The Million Pound Radio Show

Chernobyl five years on, the Middle East and life insurance.

Radio 9

Dark sketch show spoofing a radio station.

Live At The Apollo

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

Mrs. Brown's Boys

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

The Unofficial Science Of...

Comedians investigate the stunts in famous films.

Mock The Week

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pan through the last week and extract nuggets of comedy gold, with guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and Evelyn Mok.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Jonathan Creek

Could a madman who preys upon human flesh really be to blame for 70 years worth of disappearances in an attic called 'The Nightmare Room'? Can Jonathan solve the mystery, or will fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross get there first?

Bad Education

Abbey Grove is rocked by the death of one of their staff.

Peep Show

Jeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.

Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.

Mock The Week

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

Peep Show

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

Jon Richardson: Take My Mother-In-Law

Comic travelogue in which Jon Richardson takes his mother-in-law, Gill Adams, around Spain, where she is considering emigrating.

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Richard Ayoade, Harriet Kemsley, Joanne McNally and Jonny Pelham humour us with stories about bikini beach babes, psycho-exes, getting arrested and problems at a massage parlour.

The Russell Howard Hour

Russell Howard returns with his traditional Christmas episode, reflecting on a year like no other. In his first TV appearance in over 15 years, horror fiction heavyweight Garth Marenghi returns to our screens to read a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel.

Bad Education

Class K are back for a careers day and reunion party that descends into mayhem, while Alfie has a decision to make about whether he will finally leave the school forever to be with Gulliver.

Gavin & Stacey

For Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

God bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.

Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year

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

QI

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

HighLites

HighLites hairdressing salon looks to be expanding its business. But Bev's plans to muscle in on the arrangements for Theresa and Nigel's wedding hit a considerable obstacle.

Bad Education

Abbey Grove is rocked by the death of one of their staff.

Relativity

Ian and Chloe's wedding day is a typically chaotic, argumentative, loving affair. Ken eats the lip balm and Chloe's estranged parents test Ken and Margaret's patience.

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Johnny Vegas, Clare Balding and Josh Widdicombe.

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

Hancock's Half Hour

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Mrs. Brown's Boys

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

Wonderful Things!

A young Gibraltan fisherman, unable to earn enough from fishing to marry his tempestuous fiancée, decides to come to England to seek his fortune.

The Darling Buds Of May

Thinking he's on to a good deal, Pop Larkin buys two hundred pigs. But before he knows what's what, he's up to his neck in it. As Ma's birthday approaches, Pop arranges a Punch and Judy show and promises to build a swimming pool.

Life, Death And Sex With Mike And Sue

Over half the letters sent to Mike and Sue are about crime. The rest are stolen in the post.

Zen Motoring

While running errands, Ogmios meets an unexpected guest in need of help. Together they face the grimy streets.

The Darling Buds Of May

When Primrose's new love Roger returns to Liverpool, she is hot on his trail. When they discover that she is safe, Pop and Ma agree to let her stay. Meanwhile, Pop's new business acquaintance, George Harran, has mysteriously disappeared.

Trevor's World Of Sport

The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player with cauliflower ears to quit.

Man About The House

George is saving up for something. Mildred notices his squirrelling away of little bits of money and puts a stop to it, so he decides to sell something instead. After a little digging he comes across an old, never-used sun-lamp of Mildred's...