British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 27th December 2022

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year Itch

It's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6:30am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 1 - 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.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 22 - What's Up, Dog?

A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to Earth safely.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 34 - Half The World Is Not Enough

Danger Mouse's antics cost Professor Squawkencluck her job. Is this the end of all those wonderful gadgets, or can the world's greatest secret agent get the Professor her job back?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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

Gold devotes the day to the David Jason sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands Off

A patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?

U&W channel logo 7:25am (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 Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 4 - Making A Difference

Ed finds himself an unlikely star of local radio when he decides to try and make a difference to the rail network.

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Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 20 - Cool Lloyd

Lloyd discovers that Abacus and PB have been invited to a party without him... and to make matters worse, it's Berry's party! Not wanting to be outdone by Berry, Lloyd decides that he will have his own party... and it will be much better and more popular than Berry's.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 3 - Fatberg, London Sewers, England

While Lars, Kelly and Xuli go into the sewers to help keep London clean, Glitch and the Grimbots create some enormous blockages after flushing thousands of wet wipes down the toilet. It's up to the Go Jetters to clear away the fatberg Glitch has created, clean the sewers and save the city's streets.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super Sheep

Tired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.

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Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 7 - Ripe For Development

Lloyd hears that Berry is moving into his own place, and to avoid looking immature by comparison, Lloyd finds himself caught up in a spiralling series of lies as he tries to convince everyone that he's moving into a luxurious giant mango in the big bin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie Seagoons

With the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?

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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

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Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Christmas Special - Falling In Love Again

Chris has got himself into debt with the McCarthy family, Sharon wins a dating show and chooses a trip to Berlin as her prize so that she can collect a valuable car that Chris owns to settle the debt. Dorien gets a nasty surprise and Tracey falls for a mechanic.

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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8:30am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 4, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 17 - Justin's Lost Voice

Justin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 8 - More About Hiding

The Twirlywoos visit an hotel and find themselves hiding behind a line of suitcases.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 7.5, The Wedding Party: Victoria is persuaded to throw a party - but will the star attraction be there?

CITV 9:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 16 - Waterworks

The water in the Spuds' flat is off, and having not had a bath in weeks, Dave is sent down to the basement to find the problem. There Dave stumbles across fellow stinker Josh Gnarly, who invites him to join his skating gang the NeverCleans. The NeverCleans have one motto - they skate and they stink.

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Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

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Carry On Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Francis Bigger (Frankie Howerd), Dr. Tinkle (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Doctor

Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.

U&W channel logo 11:45am (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

CITV 11:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In Space

Danger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

Talking Pictures TV 12:10pm (repeat)
Kind Hearts And Coronets. The General D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Ealing Studios

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.

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Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 4 - Making A Difference

Ed finds himself an unlikely star of local radio when he decides to try and make a difference to the rail network.

U&W channel logo 12:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the entire second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CITV 12:45pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To Lose

JJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie Seagoons

With the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?

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Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 4, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel show.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 4 - Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

A feather duster drama unfolds high in the Monteverde Cloud Forest when Glitch's feather collecting goes wrong. Can the Go Jetters save a rare bird's nest and find a lost trophy?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 7.5, The Wedding Party: Victoria is persuaded to throw a party - but will the star attraction be there?

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding Scruffbutt

It's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.

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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 46 - Never-Ending Weekend

Dennis and the gang convince Mrs Creecher that Monday is actually Sunday, in the hope of extending their weekend.

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Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like Greenback

Danger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.

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Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

U&Drama channel logo 3:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Continent Of Africa

Glitch's plans to help Tala discover facts about Africa go wrong when they are stranded in different parts of the continent. It's up to the Go Jetters to save them from the jungles of Congo and a hippo-infested river.

U&Drama channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

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Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation Jewel

Evil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 21 - Double Glazed And Confused

An animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. Lloyd gets his head wedged between the two panes of a double-glazed window while trying to get a trapped raisin - as the sun comes out, Abacus and PB realise that only Berry is small enough to rescue him, but Lloyd would rather bake than be rescued by Berry...

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Carry On At Your Convenience. Image shows from L to R: Vic Spanner (Kenneth Cope), Willie (Geoffrey Hughes), Sid Plummer (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On At Your Convenience

Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea Man

Dave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 4 - Making A Difference

Ed finds himself an unlikely star of local radio when he decides to try and make a difference to the rail network.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie Seagoons

With the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?

Radio 4 6:15pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Just William - The Great Performer

Episode 3 - William The Great Actor

William befriends a famous actor staying in the village. William considers his own contribution to the Literary Society's play, off-stage sound effects, is the star role.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 5, Episode 2 - An American in Yxsjö

The Swedish family Andersson discovers an American cousin is a tech billionaire who wants to help their town, so Geoff is no longer their favourite foreign relation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 4, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

U&W channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 7.5, The Wedding Party: Victoria is persuaded to throw a party - but will the star attraction be there?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

U&W channel logo 7:50pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

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Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Christmas Special - On The Edge

Birdwatchers disturb the peace of Portwenn in the search of a rare chough meanwhile Louisa's father arrives and Pauline plans to leave.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
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BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

The Moments That Made...

Episode 1 - Elaine C. Smith

A profile of one of Scotland's most-loved female comedy performers.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hospital

As if the NHS needs any more challenges, Christine now stress-tests nursing staff with a hospital stay.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows left to right: Jamali Maddix, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Frankie Boyle, Sophie Duker, Miles Jupp

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

New Year Special - Frankie Boyle's 2022 New World Order

Frankie Boyle returns with an end of year special where, with the help guests Sophie Duker, Miles Jupp, Jamali Maddix and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, he dissects the unsettling year that was 2022.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 5, Episode 1 - Lagom Lockdown

We join Geoff and his family as spring breaks and Sweden faces lockdown, taking a very different path to its European neighbours.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Tutti Frutti. Danny McGlone (Robbie Coltrane). Copyright: BBC

Tutti Frutti

Episode 3 - Gin A Body Dig A Body...

The BBC is making a documentary on the death of Big Jazz and Danny decides to get involved. The others resent the amount of attention that he is getting.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Samson Kayo

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 3, Christmas Special

Jason Manford, Danny and Dani Dyer, Marvin Humes, Sophie Willan and Samson Kayo join Mo for festive fun and games, including sketches, Christmas Nursery Grimes and a chance for members of the public to ask the guests risque and never-before-asked questions.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
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Photograph by Scarlett Stephenson-Connolly. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Indigo Productions

Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure

Documentary celebrating the career of Sir Billy Connolly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

BBC Two 10:45pm
45 min version
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Esther (Susannah Fielding), Simon (Joe Wilkinson)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's 27th December and Simon and Esther are on a flying visit to see Ray and Sue. They can only stay for the day as Simon is so busy with work. Sue wishes they'd stay longer. A reunion at the local pub reminds Simon of what he might be missing.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live. Copyright: Ealing Studios

Jimmy Carr Live

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Moth Club. Katy Wix

Live At The Moth Club

Episode 4

Ellen 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 9, Episode 4 - Jan Ravens

Rufus Hound picks the lock on the teenage diaries of the comedian and impressionist Jan Ravens, and finds out about teenage crushes, slow dances and new years resolutions.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Tutti Frutti. Danny McGlone (Robbie Coltrane). Copyright: BBC

Tutti Frutti

Episode 4 - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

Bomber and Danny promote the tour on local radio, and one caller has a revelation for Bomber. Suzie is determined to leave the tour.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Celebrity Voicemail Show. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: BBC

The Celebrity Voicemail Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Sadiq Khan

The voicemail of the New London Mayor, Sadiq Khan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk

Guy Browning's Small Talk

Episode 1, How To Poach An Egg: The comedian dispenses practical advice on life's little challenges, beginning with his musings on poaching eggs.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Affair

Mark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena, has a guilty secret.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

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Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Andy Hamilton, Helen McCrory, Chris McCausland, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Helen McCrory and panellists Andy Hamilton and Chris McCausland.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Rose Matafeo, Stephen Merchant, Jonathan Ross

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 27 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022

The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. This time the guests are Stephen Merchant, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Jonathan Ross and Rose Matafeo.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Collins, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gemma Collins & Jonathan Ross

This week Keith takes the one and only Gemma Collins for afternoon tea on the Thames and chat show legend Jonathan Ross shows Keith his toy collection.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

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

Jason Manford Live

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

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Emily Lloyd Saini, Glenn Moore

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Christmas Special - Knowing Me, Knowing Yule... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:10am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Christmas

Russell Howard takes on Christmas in a special compilation edition of his topical comedy show, featuring the finest festive moments from over the years.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Maya Jama, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Episode 3 - Howard Donald & Maya Jama

This time, Keith takes presenter Maya Jama for a round of crazy golf and has a playdate with Take That's Howard Donald at Diggerland.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

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Blankety Blank. Bradley Walsh

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Christmas Special

Bradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled festive edition of the comedy game show. TV presenters Jonathan Ross and Alison Hammond, actresses Joanna Lumley and Joanna Page, and comedians Alex Horne and Guz Khan fill in the blanks to help the contestants win a selection of prizes - or at the very least go home with the famous Blankety Blank chequebook and pen.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:55am (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Bradley Walsh

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Christmas Special

Bradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled festive edition of the comedy game show. TV presenters Jonathan Ross and Alison Hammond, actresses Joanna Lumley and Joanna Page, and comedians Alex Horne and Guz Khan fill in the blanks to help the contestants win a selection of prizes - or at the very least go home with the famous Blankety Blank chequebook and pen.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed

Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.

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Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood

Episode 2 - The Library

A librarian decides to try out the latest video technology in an attempt to find her Mr Right.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 6

David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Win Molloy (Pauline McLynn), Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 5

Joey, Ruby, Nico and Win are not happy with Rosie having abandoned her attempt at rehab/giving up anything (let alone everything). After being accused of secretiveness and hiding her bad behaviour (not unlike her dad) Rosie goes on the attack. With her relationship with Joey in tatters, Rosie tries to talk to her mother, with no luck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 8, Episode 4 - Making A Difference

Ed finds himself an unlikely star of local radio when he decides to try and make a difference to the rail network.

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The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Esther (Susannah Fielding), Simon (Joe Wilkinson)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's 27th December and Simon and Esther are on a flying visit to see Ray and Sue. They can only stay for the day as Simon is so busy with work. Sue wishes they'd stay longer. A reunion at the local pub reminds Simon of what he might be missing.

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Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 6

Rosie reveals someone else has been keeping a secret from them all.

Comedy Central 3am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie Seagoons

With the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?

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Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 4, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 3 - The Love Bunker

Simon, Dobby's ex-boyfriend, invites Mark, Dobby, Jeremy and Superhans to join him and his friends for a paintballing weekend. Mark is convinced that Simon is using the weekend as a cover to get back with Dobby, and Jeremy is convinced he can life coach Neil, Simon's best friend.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 4am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 2 - Golf

Rob and Romesh are learning all about golf. It's Rob's new hobby and he wants Romesh to become his new golfing buddy. On their journey they play their first ever round at the iconic St Andrews. Have a golfing lesson from Olympic Champion Justin Rose. Before each of them get to tee off at the world famous BMW PGA Championship - live on Sky Sports.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 7.5, The Wedding Party: Victoria is persuaded to throw a party - but will the star attraction be there?

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 3, Episode 5 - Climb The Greasy Pole (Part 1)

A seat becomes vacant on the Rural District Council and Pop decides to stand for election. Meanwhile, Charley finds himself being pursued by Primrose's teacher.

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