Schedule Sunday 25th December 2022
That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 1 - Digging InWilfred's daughter has upped sticks and moved to Milton Keynes, leaving him unable to afford his London rent alone. Not liking the council's half-way house, he scarpers - and then food begins to go missing from Ida's kitchen cupboards...
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Christmas Special - The North PoleThe Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!
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.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big FreezeIt's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun 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.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The BeanostalkA massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.
Lovejoy
Christmas Special - The Prague SunA feature-length Christmas episode written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and starring Ian McShane. It looks like Lovejoy will be spending Christmas alone. Then a savage attack on a veteran Second World War flier from Czechoslovakia leads Lovejoy and Eric to Prague on a hunt for missing diamonds.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 8 - TextmasIt's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman ComethIt's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.
Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, EgyptGlitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable ShowmanJJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.
HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
Citizen Khan
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 4 - Love And RelationshipsLenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
My Family
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Christmas SpecialChristmas celebrity special where I'm A Celebrity stars Scarlett Moffatt and Jordan Banjo take on comedian James Acaster.
No More Jockeys
Christmas Special 2022 - Game OneIn this one-off Christmas special, Tim Key looks away, Mark Watson brings in a sack, Alex Horne turns things around, and we meet people on the street to see if they have heard of Baconface.
Lovejoy
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Lost ColonyTrouble starts when the delectable Mary-John Lovejoy, Lovejoy's long-lost cousin from Sheridan County, North Carolina, decides to steal relics that once belonged to Sir Walter Raleigh. Lovejoy follows the trail to the deep south, where he gets dangerously embroiled with his dodgy relatives, and has to be rescued by Charlotte.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Guessable?
Christmas SpecialSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.
A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
Nativity!
A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.
Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And PresentsWhen the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.
The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
The Two Ronnies
Christmas Special - Christmas Night with the Two RonniesHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 12 - Fireman TimmyTimmy and Yabba make a fire engine out of an old cardboard box.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 78, Episode 6A return visit to the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Rory Bremner and John Finnemore take on Pippa Evans and Fred MacAulay, with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking ChristmasMeet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 2 - Work And MoneyLenny 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.
My Family
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet UnderA shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of three Christmas specials from the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "bouquet").
HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With AdaAfter a riotous work Christmas party, Leslie's in the doghouse. His tie's missing, as are the car keys, and a large-cupped bra is found on the back seat. If only he could remember what happened!
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat GalaIt's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.
Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon
A second film starring Shaun The Sheep. An adorable alien comes to Mossy Bottom Farm.
My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 25, Christmas Special - Why Does Wine Taste Good?For this special Christmas episode, Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide to find out what science can teach us about wine. They are joined by stand-up comedian Tim Minchin, Nobel Prize winner and vineyard owner Brian Schmidt, flavour chemist Mango Parker and sensory and consumer scientist Patricia Williamson.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian OceanGrandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
Hank Zipzer
Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe90 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.
The Unofficial Science Of...
Comedians investigate the stunts in famous films.
The Larkins
Christmas Special - The Larkins At ChristmasIn this festive special, the Larkins are gearing up for Christmas, and in the village all talk is of the pantomime and an ongoing spate of burglaries. While PC Harness applies his limited gifts to finding the culprit, Mariette and Charley take their love to the next level, and Pop and Ma are overjoyed to have the pair back for Christmas...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, ChinaUbercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 18 - Timmy Shapes UpTimmy and Kid are obsessed with triangles. Nothing else will do - everything must be three-sided.
Only Fools And Horses
A repeat-run of the 1996 Christmas specials.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the entire first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Mr Bean
A selection of three episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Just William - The Great Performer
Episode 1 - William Joins The Carol SingersWilliam and the Outlaws perform tunelessly, disgracefully. Ancient Aunt Jane thinks it's a pack of wolves. But there's a secret motive behind William's seasonal contribution.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PastChristmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.
After Ever After
Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever AfterThe 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.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Christmas SpecialSchool may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!
Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersChristmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.
The Tommy Cooper Hour
Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's ChristmasFestive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.
After Ever After
Red Riding Hood, Christmas Special - Red Riding Hood: After Ever AfterFifty years after the events of the classic fairy-tale, a grown-up Red Riding Hood has established a fearsome reputation within the village of Wolferton as a deadly Wolf Buster, and her eager granddaughter Red Riding Boots wants desperately to become a Wolf Buster herself.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio EclairIn one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...
Polter Guys, Episode 1 - Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents: Polter GuysA feature length version of the mini series that first appeared in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. Polter Guys sees Ant & Dec become ghost busters and their new adventure features many celebrity cameos including Rob Delaney, Jo Brand, Fred Siriex and Roman Kemp.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese MoonIt'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.
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy AffairWhen the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas!It's the last day before the Christmas holidays and everyone gets very excited when it starts to snow, but as the snow gets heavier and heavier, it starts to look like everyone's worst nightmare might be about to happen - being trapped in school, for Christmas!
Agatha Raisin
Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas GoodbyeDuring 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.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico FaceIn the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In DreamlandSharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...
Dodger
Episode 2 - ChristmasDodger embarks on a secret rescue mission and the gang organise a festive hijack of 200 geese, whilst also unwittingly crashing a Christmas party at none other than No. 10 Downing Street.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
The Good Life
Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.
Christmas Carole
Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big ShowMichael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.
My Family
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet UnderA shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.
The Morecambe & Wise Show
The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show 1972, Christmas SpecialA star-studded Christmas special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise with guests Glenda Jackson, Jack Jones, Vera Lynn, Pete Murray and Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.
The Confessional
Series 3, Episode 3 - Sheila HancockIn this episode, Stephen's guest is reluctant national treasure Dame Sheila Hancock - actor, singer, director, novelist and writer. Together they discuss inappropriate behaviour, snobbery and flagrant rule-breaking.
Johnny English Strikes Again
Third spy film starring Rowan Atkinson as bumbling agent Johnny English.
Ghosts
Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind YouThe Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 8 - TextmasIt's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.
Carry On Christmas
Special - Carry On ChristmasIn this brand new show, the team's celebrations centre around how our ancestors have enjoyed Christmas down the centuries. But first a visit to Father Christmas in the fairy grotto of a department store...
My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the wartime sitcom.
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
Rob And Romesh Vs
2022 Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas On IceRob and Romesh make an appearance on Disney On Ice.
You're Dead To Me
Christmas Special - Charles DickensGreg Jenner is joined by comedian Mike Wozniak and historian Dr Emily Bell to give you a You're Dead To Me stocking-filler dedicated to Mr Christmas himself, Charles Dickens. They'll talk about Dickens's many literary hits - including, of course, A Christmas Carol - and hear how he celebrated Christmas throughout his life.
Lost At Christmas
Scottish romantic comedy set amidst a Christmas road-trip.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.
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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Christmas SpecialWith Sara Pascoe, Richard Osman, Chris Kamara and Tom Courtenay.
The Inbetweeners Movie
Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.
Doc Martin
Concluding Specials, Christmas Special - Last Christmas In PortwennPicturesque Port Isaac provides the beautiful wintry backdrop for this festive special, with all the regular members of the cast reprising their roles. Portwenn is full of festive fun, until Doc Martin has the grotto closed down because he fears Santa has something contagious.
The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
Mock The Week
Series 20, New Year Special - End Of Year SpecialA compilation of highlights from the previous twelve months.
Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live
Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.
Cuckoo
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.
QI
Series S, Christmas Special - Season's GreetingsSandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2022, Christmas Special - Shining MammyCathy's creepy boyfriend is initiated into the family and Agnes gets a festive fright when looking after his spooky twins. Meanwhile Bono rethinks his eco-kick after a lesson from Agnes.
Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of ChristmasRussell Howard takes on Christmas in a special compilation edition of his topical comedy show, featuring the finest festive moments from over the years.
Party
Episode 1 - Christmas SpecialThe group of aspiring political agitators once again apply their small minds to big problems. This Christmas one-off special sees the team reunite one last time to take on Donald Trump.
Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 4, Short Special - Christmas Night With The StarsA short special in Fry & Laurie's Christmas Night With The Stars.
Wreck
Series 1, Episode 1 - Ship Of DreamsWelcome aboard The Sacramentum. New recruit Jamie Walsh gets a crash course on ship life while trying to keep a low profile as he investigates what happened to his missing sister.
Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?
Episode 2Part Two finds Graham following the death of his mother and ready to quit showbusiness. After some counselling, he decides that what he really wants to do with his life is become a milkman! But after three months with not a single glimpse of a housewife in a nightie, he's offered an acting job in the theatre. This renews his love of performing and he returns to John Shuttleworth, honing the character so that he's shortlisted for the Perrier Awards and has his first series on Radio 4.
Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 1The first of two documentaries offers a unique opportunity to see the very best bits of Victoria's work that she loved the most, drawing on some of the 20 sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire second series.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.
Old Harry's Game
2002 Specials - Part 2 - Knocking On Heaven's DoorSatan and Hope visit Death in order to try and get her into Heaven. Their efforts result in Satan and Hope arriving at the gates of Heaven and meeting St. Peter and his rottweilers.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
Wreck
Series 1, Episode 2 - Catch Of The DayJamie gains an unexpected ally on board, who promises to investigate from the inside and get the answers he's desperate for.
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
End Of Year Specials, Christmas SpecialJaney Godley and a team of comedians delve deep into the BBC Scotland archives to dig out some special festive clips, for which they provide new voiceovers.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas BuzzcocksGod 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.
4 At The Store
Series 2, Episode 1An evening of stand-up comedy without having to leave your armchair, recorded live at London's unofficial national theatre of comedy, the Comedy Store.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.
Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 2This second of two programmes draws on further favourite sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 6 - Mark's WomenMark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.
Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 1 - Jeremy At JLBAn increasing air of desperation surrounds Mark and Jeremy as they determine to enjoy their final days of freedom in credit crunch Croydon before Sophie's baby arrives.
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Christmas SpecialThe boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In DreamlandSharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
Cuckoo
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Christmas SpecialJohnny Vegas joins Sean as they take on Jon and Katherine Ryan, while David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings
A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Christmas SpecialGreg Davies hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, broadcaster Lauren Laverne and People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry.
East Is East
Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.
Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe BlowerCritically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Christmas SpecialRonan Keating, Katherine Ryan, Richard Blackwood and Johnny Vegas join host Keith Lemon and team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for festive fun and games.
HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.
Rob Beckett: Wallop
Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.
Victoria Wood
Episode 4 - We'd Quite Like To ApologiseStuck at an airport with her flight delayed, Victoria befriends her fellow suffering holidaymakers.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
Citizen Khan
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - Rob & Romesh Vs ChristmasA festive special in which Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan join the circus, teaming up with West End and Big Top show Zippos. They learn how to do acrobatics, contortion and knife throwing ahead of their final Christmas performance at Winter Wonderland.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 3Routines by comedians including Kojo Anim, Tessa Coates, Luke McQueen, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Janine Harouni, Larry Dean and Tom Parry are reconstructed as sketches.
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 4Ellen has to move the green room downstairs so it's accessible for headliner, Tim Renkow, but George hasn't got the memo. He's given the space to the bingo club. They try and share but tensions are high and it might just kick off. On stage tonight are host William Stone, Michael Odewale, Katy Wix, Ele Mckenzie and Tim Renkow.
Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 1 - The William Morris YearsJez has some rather constrictive new living quarters, and Mark has a new flatmate and has landed a bank job, but it seems that the wounds of mutual love for Dobby have not yet healed.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 4Routines by comedians including Huge Davies, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell and Iain Stirling are reconstructed as sketches.
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Episode 3Rosie is still reeling from recent events. Through flashbacks we learn she has been carrying a lot of guilt over things that happened in her family's past. Rosie wants to be blamed for everything as a way of coping with her self-destruction. It's very narcissistic of her. In the end she agrees to attend a rehab facility but at the last minute she escapes, legging it into the nearby countryside.
Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's BeardJez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created WomanTed ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.
Cuckoo
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 1, Episode 6 - Amanda Holden & BustedKeith takes Amanda Holden on a booze cruise to Calais and goes guitar shopping with rock band Busted, chatting about their lives and careers along the way.
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Christmas SpecialThe boys get ready to celebrate Christmas as Romesh Ranganathan, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp mark the festive season as only they know how.
Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 6 - PlayThe return from Africa of Lucy's first teenage love proves too much for Lee, especially when it turns out that Scott has written a play for Lucy and wants her to star in an Amateur production of it. Can Lee prevent them from getting too close?
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Episode 4On her escape from rehab, Rosie meets affable drug dealers Ken and Hat and accidentally takes meth. She goes on an odyssey, befriending trees, kids on bikes and finds her way to Ruby and Joey's house where she discovers something shocking. On returning to her flat, Nico tries to help Rosie but the two have an argument. The next morning Nico leaves, instructing the Molloys to clear the flat of any narcotics or alcohol as it is clear Rosie has crossed a line.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
Carry On Christmas
Special - Carry On Again ChristmasThe Carry On regulars turn their eyes to Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of adventure and exploration, Treasure Island.