Schedule for 9th December 2023 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Premier League legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

6am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Deveraux Dale

Simon's smooth womanising comes back to bite him when he consoles Bernie Miller's wife on the dance floor, shortly ahead of a grand Civil War battle reenactment.

6:10am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 10 - More About Underneath

The Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.

6:10am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

6:20am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 10 - Bitzer's New Whistle

Bitzer takes delivery of his new hi-tech farmyard control module, but when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.

6:25am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 11 - Turf Wars

Battle ensues when the pigs muscle in on Shaun's private club and steal all the pizza. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock mount a rescue mission for Timmy, who the pigs have taken hostage.

6:35am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden Sausage

Dennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.

6:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

6:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

It's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of Horrors

Little lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.

7:05am (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 2

Eggs, sausages, a freezer and toilet roll are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment!

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

7:25am (repeat)

The gang get lost in the woods and stumble into the Land of Lost Things, where Gnasher gets 'dognapped' by a Gnashersaurus rex which has lost its beloved egg. To save Gnasher they have to rely on 'Pieface logic' to reunite the G-rex with its egg, and stop Walter from making a record-breaking giant omelette with it.

7:30am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, Senegal

The team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 7 - Princess Purl's Big Sleep

Naughty fairies Zipsy and Popsy have put a spell on Princess Purl so that she sleeps for a gazillion years.

8:45am (repeat)

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Ian McShane comedy drama.

8:45am (repeat)

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Hitchhiker

Giving a lift to a passenger causes some surprises for Carter and his uncle.

9am (repeat)

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - Old Grey Mare

Jennifer is 'expecting' and the family are expectant - a country week-end is planned, but some alarms spoil the excursions.

9:15am (repeat)

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.

9:30am (repeat)

Whack-O!

Episode 2.10, The New Master: The Headmaster faces a staffing crisis when a teacher has the temerity to leave.

9:45am (repeat)

Now For Nookie

Episode 5

On the show this week, Nookie finds himself in court on a charge of breaking the laws of physics.

9:55am (repeat)

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.

10am
30 min

Your Place Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob Auton: Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland offers Shaun the opportunity to enjoy a cold drink in a thermal spa, while gawping at the Northern Lights and listening to Sigur Rós, but is it all too much?

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?

10:30am (repeat)

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 1 - Eriskay FC - Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Andrew's a long way from home having taken 2 flights only to find he's still in the UK. He takes his first trip to the Outer Hebrides to meet Eriskay FC, a club based on an island with a population of 143 people and a whole load of sheep and home to a pitch nominated by FIFA as one of the 8 most unique football pitches in the world.

10:35am (repeat)

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Walker

Private Walker is called up into the army and Captain Mainwaring does all he can to appeal the decision.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 14

Broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter Natalie Pike, football broadcaster Aaron Paul and comedian Tez Ilyas, join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

11:10am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Christmas Special

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

11:30am (repeat)

Breaking The News

Series 26, Episode 9

Des Clarke is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stephen Buchanan, Val McDermid and Billy Kirkwood

12:15pm (repeat)

Dial M For Middlesbrough

Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.

12:30pm (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 63, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Featuring Geoff Norcott looking in the proposal of a Minister for Men, Harriet Kemsley on Kim Jong Un's pleas to North Korea, and an original song from Peter Rugman.

1pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake Off

Rivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 49 - Go Jet Academy: Global Gameshow

It's the Go Jetters as you've never seen them before as they take part in a disco-dazzling around the world gameshow! Foz and Xui are on Team Go Jetter and Grandmaster Glitch and Kyan are on Team Glitch as they go head to head to see who will win. Ubercorn and Lars are the quizmasters asking the questions in this ultimate geographic quiz.

1:25pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 8 - None Of Your Business

Ollie manages Mugshotsz, Lily and Jas go on strike and Mr Malone and Lou are trapped.

1:40pm (repeat)

That's An Order

Short children's comedy film.

1:45pm (repeat)

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Hitchhiker

Giving a lift to a passenger causes some surprises for Carter and his uncle.

1:55pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For Christmas

Can Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?

2pm (repeat)

St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

The girls of St Trinian's are back - and this time they're racing a secretive, corrupt organisation to discover pirate treasure.

2pm (repeat)

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - Old Grey Mare

Jennifer is 'expecting' and the family are expectant - a country week-end is planned, but some alarms spoil the excursions.

2:15pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

2:30pm (repeat)

Whack-O!

Episode 2.10, The New Master: The Headmaster faces a staffing crisis when a teacher has the temerity to leave.

3:05pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The Prickly

Prickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.

3:40pm (repeat)

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 2 - Work And Money

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.

3:40pm (repeat)

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 4 - Keith Fitt's Quiz Fit

Professor Muddles's new invention, the Quiz Fit, causes chaos for Keith as he tries to exercise and quiz at the same time. Meanwhile, Nana catches cabbages in her Panto Showdown.

4pm (repeat)

My Family

A selection of five episodes of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

4pm (repeat)

TV Flashback

Series 8, Episode 3 - Food And Drink

One of our favourite pastimes in Wales is eating and drinking and, in this episode, Kiri Pritchard-McLean finds some of the funniest clips about food and drink.

4:30pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 26 - Broccoli's Movie Night

Broccoli screens Supertato: The Movie, but Evil Pea has plans to change the story.

4:40pm (repeat)

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

5:40pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It'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?

6pm (repeat)

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the angling comedy.

6:30pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

6:55pm (repeat)

Nativity Rocks!

A fourth installment in Debbie Isitt's hit Nativity! film series.

7:15pm
45 min

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 28, Episode 5 - Hollywood in Space

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince put hollywood under the microscope to unpick the science fact v science fiction of some of the biggest movies set in space. They are joined by a truly out of this world panel of space experts including astronauts Tim Peake, Nicole Stott and Susan Kilrain alongside Oscar winning Special FX director Paul Franklin.

7:20pm (repeat)

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

7:30pm (repeat)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 2 - Becoming A Karen

A distinctly average girl having an identity crisis dreams of becoming a 'Karen', with coaching help from her mum, Karen.

7:45pm (repeat)

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Hitchhiker

Giving a lift to a passenger causes some surprises for Carter and his uncle.

7:50pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

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!

8pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Premier League legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 7

Romesh, Jamie, Micah and Jill are joined by this week by the sharp-tongued and squeaky-laughed Jimmy Carr and wonky haired mirth merchant Maisie Adam.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 6 - Happiness

With Rich Hall, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus.

8pm (repeat)

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 2, Episode 1 - Old Grey Mare

Jennifer is 'expecting' and the family are expectant - a country week-end is planned, but some alarms spoil the excursions.

8:30pm (repeat)

Whack-O!

Episode 2.10, The New Master: The Headmaster faces a staffing crisis when a teacher has the temerity to leave.

9pm (repeat)

Jack Whitehall Gets Around Live From Wembley Arena

A television broadcast of Whitehall's 2014 DVD-released show, Jack Whitehall Gets Around.

9pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

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

9pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, Bridget Christie

QI

Series R, Episode 5 - Rubbish

Sandi Toksvig talks garbage as she asks Alan Davies and this week's guest panellists, Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Holly Walsh, to reveal all they know about rubbish. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

9:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

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

9:45pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 8, Episode 3

Frenzied speculation links the Chief to the vacancy at the top of the Met.

9:55pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the adult sitcom.

10pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

10pm (repeat)

Fab TV

Episode 1 - The Preventers

The Preventers must save the world yet again.

10:25pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

10:25pm (repeat)

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.

10:30pm (repeat)

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 3, Episode 4

Comedian-activist Mark Thomas collates policies suggested by his studio audience into a People's Manifesto.

11pm (repeat)

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

11pm (repeat)

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 2

An exciting new reality show uses soap stars, cutting edge surgery and some horses in Make Me a Celebrity Centaur; we learn all about the forecasters' secret weapon, the 'Weatherbrain'; and the dramatic story of Jeremiah Internet and the first ever 'at' sign. Plus, where are we going to put all those Gurkhas?

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Highlights Special

A brand new compilation of the best bits from various recent series of the words and numbers show.

11:15pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Croft & Pearce Show

Episode 2

A failed novelist is unable to hide her bitterness when confronted with an old friend's success, maths teacher Miss Trent falls hopelessly and publicly in love with a new member of staff, and an IT manager is baffled at the technical ineptitude of his colleague.

11:45pm (repeat)

My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

Episode 2, Sugar, Der Der Der Der Der Der, Ah Honey, Honey: The faded 1970s idol fails to impress Melvyn Bragg while plugging his book.

11:55pm (repeat)

Juice

A repeat-run of the Mawaan Rizwan sitcom.

12:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

12:20am (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Christmas Special

Two Doors Down takes viewers on a Christmas getaway as the neighbours head off on a rare trip away from Latimer Crescent. But a Christmas holiday break at Colin and Cathy's luxury lodge in the Scottish Highlands threatens to derail the neighbours' friendship when Cathy pushes Beth too far.

12:50am (repeat)

Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason

Highlights from comedian Dara O Briain's 2019 stand-up show.

12:50am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Moral Dimension

Jim heads overseas to mark the signing of an important contract with a Muslim state - a strict, alcohol-free Muslim state. Panicking at the thought of 5 hours of mere orange juice at the reception, he orders the establishment of a special 'communications room' - but is even more shocked to learn of bribery in securing the deal.

12:55am (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

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!

12:55am (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell

QI

Series R, Episode 6 - Ridiculous

Sandi Toksvig takes the quiz in a "ridiculous" direction this evening. With Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

1:10am (repeat)

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 10 - Julianne Moore, Paapa Essiedu, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Olivia Dean

Julianne Moore says working with Natalie Portman was so much fun, Paapa Essiedu talks about Melissa McCarthy's elite improvisation, Jamie Oliver says renewing his vows was so romantic, Ricky Gervais talks about Armageddon, and Olivia Dean performs live in the studio.

1:15am (repeat)

I Literally Just Told You

Series 2, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr returns with the comedy quiz show.

1:15am (repeat)

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tom Grennan & Vick and Jordan

Keith Lemon goes shopping for homeware with singer Tom Grennan, and looks for budget fashion with Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North.

1:20am (repeat)

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Episode 6 - Australia House

With his grandfather wanting him to come to Australia, Frank is determined to emigrate.

1:35am (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Episode 8 - Reflections

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

2am (repeat)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 6

Esme helps Deacon and Allison make their escape after Kethan and Alfie join forces to catch them. Will they get away? Will their relationship survive? What is Allison about to reveal that changes everything?

2:05am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

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

2:10am (repeat)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 5

Jon tries to sell the house to Kevin McCloud even though Kevin put Jon's phone number on TV last year. While Lucy and her mum Gill return to Hull to make a documentary about aliens for Brian Cox, Russell Howard reveals all about Jon's drug use.

2:20am (repeat)

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 5

TV presenter Ore Oduba and his wife Portia take on comedian couple Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair. Can they pack a car without having an argument? And just how well do the couples know each other in the wardrobe department?

2:30am (repeat)

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 5

Backed into a corner by Angel, the gang have no choice but to get into the Shermans' super-secure mansion and steal the statues back by force.

2:45am (repeat)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 6

After a gig with Dane Baptiste, Jon realises his career is having a bit of a lull so he tries to meet his all-time hero, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for inspiration. Comedian Alex Brooker comes over to check out Jon's pub and Lucy and her mum film a new TV show called Stand By Your Mam - with Mrs Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly).

3:05am (repeat)

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 6

Barnaby and Leah fly to Mexico to give the cartel what they were promised once and for all.

3:10am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In Dreamland

Sharon 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...

3:10am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

3:25am (repeat)