British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th December 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video Show

A video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 16 - Parents Evening

It's parents evening and Joe's parents can't wait to meet his girlfriend, Lily. Joe cannot let this happen.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 17 - Cosmic Frisbo

Today is the Year 7 talent show and Frisbo will perform his greatest ever magic trick with Joe as his stooge. But when Joe accidentally says yes to being Siobhan Murphy's boyfriend, he has bigger problems to deal with.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

A selection of episodes from the second and third series from Barker and Corbett.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A Kill

Filming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 3 - Marital Woes

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both?

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy Wiggler

Dennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 3 - Inverness

Mark visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 15 - The Grappling Game

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 1 - Just The Ticket

Oliver is delighted to get two tickets for the Wales v England Rugby International at Twickenham but Simon does his best to ruin the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 1

Cough-a-long-a-Bronte, great knitting patterns of the French Revolution, and a rat in the studio.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 2 - A Point Of Honour

Simon, egged on by Oliver, gallantly rises to defend his Aunt Eleanor's honour when she is insulted.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Marvin Humes. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Christmas Special

Granville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 7 - More About Wrapping

The Twirlywoos find themselves in a hospital and watch a nurse wrapping a man's leg in bandages.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4 - April - All Hands to the Pump

Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Christmas Special - All Mod Conned

Foggy has decided that Compo, Clegg and he are to have a 'get away from it all' Christmas holiday.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 8 - Just One More Thing

Zaagville becomes a crime scene when SMoRCLeWa's town is griefed. Everyone is a suspect, so it's time to call in an old friend to solve the mystery.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing Act

When Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

Talking Pictures TV 10:35am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

One Way Pendulum

A repeat of this 1964 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:55am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 42 - The Confidence Trick

Danger Mouse's confidence take a hit when The Baron steals it to invigorate his shy daughter and create a criminal mastermind!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 3 - Marital Woes

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 8 - Waffle In The Shoe Shop

While Zoe helps Doug with his homework project about Alaska, Simon and Jess take Waffle and Evie to the shops to buy new school shoes. But Waffle's attempts to help end up causing chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 3 - Inverness

Mark visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (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, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 15 - The Grappling Game

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 1

Cough-a-long-a-Bronte, great knitting patterns of the French Revolution, and a rat in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4 - April - All Hands to the Pump

Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 13 - Zooniversary

It's seven years since Jurgen arrived at the zoo and each year he celebrates his anniversary.

TNT Sports 1 logo 3pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 11, Episode 3

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 48 - Lost In Exaggeration

Quark's Exaggerator device makes Danger Mouse fame-mouse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 12 - Cereal Mountain

Chilli tries to reach the top of Cereal Mountain without the help of Supertato's gadgets.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, China

Ubercorn 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.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 5 - Fiddler On The Hoof

Arthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:15pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 3 - Marital Woes

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It'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?

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 6, Episode 6 - Father Of The Bride Part Two

Joanna and Dan have eloped and are on their way to Gretna Green. Charlie and Caroline lead a posse of relations who drive through the night in pursuit.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 3 - Inverness

Mark visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Baby In The House

There's a big falling out between the Pollitt and Bingley households as Ruth finds her mother all-too-keen to offer "advice" and "assistance" in Anthony's upbringing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 15 - The Grappling Game

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

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?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mummy Dearest

Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can't take any more - she's going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina's off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 1

Cough-a-long-a-Bronte, great knitting patterns of the French Revolution, and a rat in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4 - April - All Hands to the Pump

Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

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

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Marvin Humes. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

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

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Smothered. Image shows left to right: Tom (Jon Pointing), Sammy (Danielle Vitalis)

Smothered

Episode 1

Sammy and Tom hook up on a night out and decide to have a no-strings attached affair for three weeks and then never speak again.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham)

Bad Education

Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol

An extra special musical-themed Christmas spectacular, starring Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Mathew Horne and Vicki Pepperdine alongside the cast of Class K as they've never been seen before.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 2

The unexpected revelation of Tom having a child proves too big an obstacle for Sammy so the pair explore other options.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 8 - No Control

Paul and Ally are on their way back from their holiday, Luke and Maya discuss Luke's future prospects when Maya's water breaks and goes into labour.

Comedy Central 10pm
80 min
Harry Hill

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

Released on DVD in 2014, Harry Hill's live comedy show Sausage Time.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Glenn Moore's Almanac. Glenn Moore

Glenn Moore's Almanac

Episode 4 - Millenium

Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time - and as the new Millennium dawns, Glenn has the most catastrophic New Year's Eve ever.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Making Out

Making Out

A selection of episodes from the third series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows left to right: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Aurelius (Tom Basden), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing). Credit: RISE Films

Plebs

Special - Soldiers Of Rome

Marcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and discounts at participating restaurants. But when war's declared, they're sent to fight on the front line for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

QI XS, 2.1, Quite Irregular: A selection of classic clips from QI where things seem to be getting out of control.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1

Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Ian (Jamie Quinn), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Darren (Mark Prendergast)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ian's Ex

Ian's school friend Darren turns up out the blue sparking many memories - and when the neighbours probe into their past relationship, Gordon finds himself in a spiral of paranoia.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2, A Very Important Visitor: A taste of the Sheriff of Nottingham Medieval Disco Experience.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Variety entertainment series, showcasing top acts from the world of music and comedy.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions. Image shows left to right: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill

Delightful Sausage: Big Little Questions

Episode 6 - Ben Asks...

Chris' son asks the final question of the series which sends his old man spiralling. Anticipating a big promotion, Amy's ready to leave the low-brow world of sketch comedy behind.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 3

Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the theme of love, including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor. Guest starring Charlie Baker, who deconstructs a classic love song.

Talking Pictures TV 11:10pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Wimbledon Poisoner

Episode 1

Henry Farr, a Wimbledon solicitor, is desperate to rid himself of his wife. He settles on murder as his solution but, when the neighbours begin to drop dead at an alarming rate, Henry realises that killing people is not quite as straightforward as he first thought.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness. Nora Meadows (Katy Wix). Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness

Episode 2 - Bird, Bath and Beyond

Nora Meadows helps her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques. She deals with a client who won't open up and has to take drastic measures after her offer of an emotional support animal goes wrong. After a busy week, Nora visits a gong bath to try and unwind...

Comedy Central 11:20pm
70 min
The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries. Alasdair Beckett-King

The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries

A stand-up show by the comedian, tackling communist health and safety posters and his overtly biblical appearance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Long Weekend

Cathy and Allan leave Yorkshire to pay a visit to their son and his wife in London, but nothing is as Cathy would like. She can't visit her other son as he lives in Hong Kong and she can only fly short haul.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Goldfish Bowl

Series 1, Episode 3

Comedy about two goldfish, Liam and Anton, who contemplate life from their bowl and try to understand their owners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Chris Washington. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 10

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

BBC Three 12:20am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

Talking Pictures TV 12:25am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Wimbledon Poisoner

Episode 2

The trail of dead bodies is leading relentless Detective Inspector Rush straight to hapless Henry Farr. Will he be unmasked or will justice take another peculiar turn?

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 8 - Medicine

In this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.

TNT Sports 1 logo 12:30am (repeat)
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 4

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

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And Closures

Arthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Episode 5

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Sayeeda Warsi.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 5

Jon and Lucy divvy up the duties as they help Gill and future father-in-law, Johnny Vegas, prepare for their wedding. But Jon's meticulously planned stag do is not exactly what Johnny was hoping for.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:15am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

How To Write A Novel In A Week

Episode 3 - Marital Woes

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both?

BBC Three 2:20am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham)

Bad Education

Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol

An extra special musical-themed Christmas spectacular, starring Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Mathew Horne and Vicki Pepperdine alongside the cast of Class K as they've never been seen before.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Katona, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 6

Jon kicks off his serious acting career by landing a part in the next series of Line Of Duty, Lucy discovers another celebrity has also written a Mumoir and gets offered the chance to be in the next series of The Masked Singer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 8, Episode 3 - Inverness

Mark visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:40am (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Colin McQueen (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 3

Having made it back to England, Nina is desperate to get home to her family. She's out of options - until the Shermans offer her a reward for finding the Hitler painting. But Barnaby wants no part of it. So now Nina has to choose between Barnaby and the money.

BBC Three 2:50am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Sneakerhead. Image shows from L to R: Russell (Hugo Chegwin), Amber (Lucia Keskin)

Sneakerhead

Episode 1

Loveable pushover Russell becomes the manager of Sports Depot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 15 - The Grappling Game

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

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 3:10am (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Colin McQueen (Steve Pemberton), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 4

Barnaby has been taken prisoner by Colin McQueen, who is also looking for the Hitler painting. Nina and Leah will have to work together to find the picture and free Barnaby while trying to keep the Sherman Twins' bounty hunter at bay.

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Angela Scanlon. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Lip Service

Lip Service

Episode 1

Cough-a-long-a-Bronte, great knitting patterns of the French Revolution, and a rat in the studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Four Joneses And A Jenkins

Episode 4 - April - All Hands to the Pump

Megan is still keen to escape the farm and study, but her father is not listening.

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