British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd December 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 4

Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.

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

Minder

Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To Pinner

Tommy Hanbury tries to convince Arthuir to join him on "the next big one".

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

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 11 - Squeaker

Joe's shoe begins to squeak, and it's funny... at first. But after several lessons of his friends laughing at him, Joe gets back at Frisbo by blurting out an embarrassing secret causing the two of them to fall out.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 12 - Valentine

It is Valentine's Day and Joe Connolly has a plan to send Lily Scott a Valentine's card.

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: George (Roger Sloman), Annie (Rita Tushingham), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Christmas Special

It is Christmas, and Granville has a large consignment of mistletoe mince pies to shift, but how can he persuade his regulars to buy them?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!. Image shows from L to R: David Peterson (David Tennant), Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!

Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 11 - Teddy Heist

When the Farmer locks up Timmy's teddy bear, Shaun hatches a rescue plan.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 20 - Crumfan

After reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage Lossage

Walter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Special

Comedy special written by and starring Victoria Wood with special guests Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston and Susie Blake. Includes a look at the making of Acorn Antiques.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2019 Christmas Special - Good King Senseless

Arthur sets about launching Malcom's singing career. Starting with some Christmas caroling, a bigger stage awaits as the much loved radio sitcom returns to Radio 4 on Christmas Day. The attempted musical festivities are served up by Count Arthur Strong's Radio Repertory Company and their host of regular characters.

Talking Pictures TV 7:40am (repeat)
To Dorothy A Son

To Dorothy A Son

A repeat of this 1954 film.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: Mudslide

It's a very rainy day at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are in the training domes teaching the cadets some crucial Go Jetter skills.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must Weep

When the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 6

Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby Talk

Now settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

2022 Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas On Ice

Rob and Romesh make an appearance on Disney On Ice.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 10, Christmas Special

With Rev Richard Coles, Chris Hadfield, Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Brian Blessed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 5

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

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And Taller

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 2

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 1 - Culture And Sophistication

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (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?

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky Washing

Sooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?

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, Special - Musical Special

In a special musical episode of the award winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (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 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30am (repeat)
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse. Image shows from L to R: Roald Dahl (Harry Tayler), Beatrix Potter (Dawn French). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

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

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Disordered

Disordered

Episode 3 - Haddock and Charlette with an E

Hector is stung into action, with help from William, when Susan finds herself an online admirer who she thinks might be "the one". Can Hector find his "one"?

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck Brunel

When King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let Cry

Having put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (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

New Year Special - Last Post And Pigeon

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

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

Simon and Waffle are home alone. Simon recalls the first time he met Waffle as a pup, and the pair share memories of the Wonder Dog becoming part of the Brooklyn-Bell family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2019 Christmas Special - Good King Senseless

Arthur sets about launching Malcom's singing career. Starting with some Christmas caroling, a bigger stage awaits as the much loved radio sitcom returns to Radio 4 on Christmas Day. The attempted musical festivities are served up by Count Arthur Strong's Radio Repertory Company and their host of regular characters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
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...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 26, Out-takes - The Best of Unbroadcast

Some of the best bits of Breaking The News that failed to make the cut first time around.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 6

Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 3 - Travel And Adventure

Lenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Wonderland

Everyone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Harry Hill, Ricky Wilson, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Christmas Special

Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are making some Christmas noise in this special edition of the music-based panel show, with the gang joined by big-collared funnyman Harry Hill, Little Mix superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman and Yorkshire Tea enthusiast Ricky Wilson. Plus, there's special appearances from 100% of DJ Luck and MC Neat, two fifths of 5ive, two sevenths of The Wurzels, and one half of Blazin' Squad's remaining squad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 10, Christmas Special

With Rev Richard Coles, Chris Hadfield, Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Brian Blessed.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 10 - Banana's Star Appeal

Supertato and Carrot help a superstar banana get his peel back from Evil Pea.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 2

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy Affair

When the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.

Radio 4 2:45pm (repeat)
Tom Neenan. Copyright: Idil Sukan

The Hauntening

Series 4, Episode 1 - Star Struck

Travel through the bad gateway in this modern ghost story as writer and performer Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. In this episode, a celebrity birthday message from Joanna Lumley turns into a terrifying gift for Tom.

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Humany Penguin

After being hand-reared Yoyo the penguin is confused - he thinks he's a human.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 45 - The Last Giraffe Warrior

Penfold is asked to defend an alien planet from invasion.

U&Drama channel logo 3:40pm (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 Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 6

It's the final leg of the duo's tour - and a homecoming. Ralf tries to conquer a childhood food fear at Bury Market - while Ricky brings his TV son to some favourite haunts in Liverpool.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Dodger. Image shows left to right: Royston, Chief of the Yeoman Guard (Paul Whitehouse), The Archbishop of Canterbury (Simon Callow), John Bridge, The Crown Jeweller (Alex Macqueen), Queen Victoria (Nicola Coughlan), US President Martin Van Buren (Toby Stephens)

Dodger

Christmas Special - Coronation

Fagin and the gang's biggest heist yet - getting their hands on Queen Victoria's crown from her Coronation ceremony.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 18 - Da Veggie Code

Supertato's Tato belt gets locked inside a glass case for an exhibition, but Tomato can't remember the code to get it out again, and Supertato needs it back to defeat Evil Pea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, China

Inspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Arthur, who has not been himself since told to stop drinking and smoking, demands police protection from an angry customer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:05pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 4 - Love And Relationships

Lenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again. Image shows left to right: Ben (Archie Yates), Esha (Shobu Kapoor)

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again

Adaptation of David Walliams's sequel children's novel, Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2019 Christmas Special - Good King Senseless

Arthur sets about launching Malcom's singing career. Starting with some Christmas caroling, a bigger stage awaits as the much loved radio sitcom returns to Radio 4 on Christmas Day. The attempted musical festivities are served up by Count Arthur Strong's Radio Repertory Company and their host of regular characters.

BBC Two 5:45pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder V (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder

Special - Blackadder Back & Forth

It's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television

Worzel Gummidge

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Crowman

The Crowman agrees to make a new handsome head for Worzel so that he might find a lady scarecrow to become his wife, in exchange for one of his spares to use in a new decorative scarecrow for Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, James Acaster, Guz Khan

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Home Alone

There's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2023 Christmas Specials, Episode 2

Baroness Bone and her husband get their just deserts, Rishi Sunak and King Charles give their end of year speeches, and there is a surprise guest on Naked Attraction.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 6

Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 10, Christmas Special

With Rev Richard Coles, Chris Hadfield, Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Brian Blessed.

Radio 4 7:15pm
45 min
Screenshot: Latitude Festival 2023. Image shows left to right: Mark Kermode, Ellen E Jones. Credit: BBC

Screenshot: Double Acts

Ellen E Jones & Mark Kermode explore the origins, legacy, and evolution of the double act across film and TV, both in front of and behind the camera, with guests including Stephen Fry.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Christmas Carole. Carole Mackay (Suranne Jones)

Christmas Carole

Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 2

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Concluding Specials, Christmas Special - Last Christmas In Portwenn

Picturesque Port Isaac provides the beautiful wintry backdrop for this festive special, with all the regular members of the cast reprising their roles. Portwenn is full of festive fun, until Doc Martin has the grotto closed down because he fears Santa has something contagious.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Naga Munchetty, David Mitchell, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Alex Brooker, Lee Mack, Melvyn Hayes

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

David Mitchell is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Naga Munchetty, while Lee Mack is joined by Alex Brooker and Melvyn Hayes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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?

Series 14, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows left to right: Robin (Tom Basden), Sam (Jude Morgan-Collie), Amy (Freya Parks), Sue (Alison Steadman), Paul (Jim Howick), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson)

Here We Go

Christmas Special - Mum's Classic Family Christmas

Amy is home again for the holidays, so Rachel is determined to engineer an absolutely classic Jessop Family Christmas: Stockings, presents, church, turkey, King's speech, charades. Then everyone sings Hey Mr Christmas by Showaddywaddy and watches Shrek. Should be great, so long as everyone sticks PRECISELY to the schedule. It's never that easy.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Susan (Rosie Cavaliero), Robert (Ed Kear), Samuel (Samuel Anderson), John (Martin Kemp), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Martin (Robert Webb), David (Peter Davison), Annette (Jane Horrocks)

Murder, They Hope

Christmas Special - Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery"

It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2023 For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists in this compilation edition revisiting the big news stories of 2023.

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

QI

Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus Pocus

A special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Christmas Special

Guests Tom Davis and Alison Hammond join Adam, Josh and Alex for this festive special.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Alan (Graeme Stevely), Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Beth (Arabella Weir), Cathy (Doon Mackichan)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 5 - Takeaway

It's payday, so Michelle invites the neighbours round for a Chinese takeaway. As they wait for their food to arrive, Eric shares his love of Billy Connolly.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Reginald D Hunter Live. Reginald D Hunter

Reginald D Hunter Live

TV broadcast of Reginald D Hunter's 2011 stand-up DVD.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Isa Drennan (Jane McCarry)

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 5 - Heavy Petting

Canine capers are unleashed when Jack and Victor become dog sitters. Winston's jealousy sparks some serious pet one-upmanship and the heat is on as Isa prepares for Craiglang's Bake Off.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
30 min
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South Wales

Andrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jon Long

Carbon Lifeforms

Christmas Special

It's the most wonderful - and most wasteful - time of the year so Jon and Dr Tara bring us fun facts and practical advice to help us all cut down the amount of food, drink, and packaging that gets thrown away over the Christmas period.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You. Image shows left to right: Sarah Millican, Bill Bailey, AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard

I Literally Just Told You

Series 3, Christmas Special - Celebrity I Literally Just Told You

Jimmy Carr presents a brand new festive celebrity special of the game show with a unique twist. AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard, Bill Bailey and Sarah Millican play to win up to £25,000 for their chosen charities. All they need to do is remember the answers that Jimmy, his team of question writers and some surprise guests have literally just told them.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
James Acaster - Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999. James Acaster

James Acaster - Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

A recording of James Acaster's 2019 tour show.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Alan (Graeme Stevely), Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Beth (Arabella Weir), Cathy (Doon Mackichan)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 5 - Takeaway

It's payday, so Michelle invites the neighbours round for a Chinese takeaway. As they wait for their food to arrive, Eric shares his love of Billy Connolly.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (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.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Christmas Special - Lapland

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Life

Steven Appleby's Normal Christmas: The cartoonist's mum and dad fake their own deaths to avoid spending yuletide with him, so he turns to Father Christmas for help - but he finds the festive spirit lacking at the North Pole, where Mrs Santa has run off with Frosty the Snowman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Robert Kendrick (Robbie Curran)

The Cleaner

Christmas Special - A Clean Christmas

It's Christmas Day and Wicky is looking forward to winning Weasel's Christmas raffle: first prize, an actual horse. All that stands in his way is a blood-soaked crime scene in an ice cream parlour, and a regular customer who isn't going to let a little thing like a murder stop him from getting the perfect peach melba ice-cream.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Anna And The Apocalypse. Anna (Ella Hunt)

Anna And The Apocalypse

Musical comedy horror about a girl who must fight her way through a zombie invasion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 2 - Smoked Meat

Sir Marcus wants a global web presence by the end of the week. Mean marketing director John Weak descends to the IT netherworld to do battle with Gavin Smedley, an IT director grown from the sweat of a techie's armpit.

Comedy Central Extra 11:35pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Robert Kendrick (Robbie Curran)

The Cleaner

Christmas Special - A Clean Christmas

It's Christmas Day and Wicky is looking forward to winning Weasel's Christmas raffle: first prize, an actual horse. All that stands in his way is a blood-soaked crime scene in an ice cream parlour, and a regular customer who isn't going to let a little thing like a murder stop him from getting the perfect peach melba ice-cream.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 1

Viva is surprised when Rocky tells her he is dropping out of school. She tries to persuade him that it's not a good idea, but Rocky has another, even bigger, surprise for Viva. Holli is saving for a secret project whilst Amber is worried about Brandon, who seems to have disappeared.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Christmas Special - Rob & Romesh Vs Christmas

A festive special in which Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan join the circus, teaming up with West End and Big Top show Zippos. They learn how to do acrobatics, contortion and knife throwing ahead of their final Christmas performance at Winter Wonderland.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

U&Dave channel logo 12:15am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Adrian Dunbar

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 2

Adrian Dunbar guest presents the second episode of the 61st series - his first appearance on the programme. Joining the Line Of Duty actor is comedian Katherine Ryan (now her eighth appearance on the show) and The Sunday Times's Political Editor Tim Shipman.

U&W channel logo 12:25am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the hit sketch show.

BBC Three 12:25am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 2

The girls head off for their first music festival. Despite having to work on a t-shirt stall they still manage to pack in plenty of fun, hanging out with three boys in the tent next door. Fed up with the other girls calling her boring, Viva decides to take advantage of some new experiences on offer at the festival.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

Comedy Central 12:55am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Out-takes - Unseen

A look back at the best unseen moments from the 18th series, featuring regulars Romesh Ranganathan, Jill Scott and Jamie Redknapp.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
Late Night Lycett. Image shows left to right: Aisling Bea, Melanie Brown, Joe Lycett, Self Esteem, Guz Khan

Late Night Lycett

Christmas Special - It's Christmas!

Joe Lycett returns to his hometown of Birmingham for a fabulous, fun-filled festive edition of Late Night Lycett. Joe celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with a host of famous faces, including Mel B, Aisling Bea, Self Esteem and Guz Khan, alongside Joe's aunties, Linda Biscuits and Hardev from the local shop. Expect Joe's usual mischievous capers as he and his guests get up to snow good. Who will sleigh and who will end up on the naughty list? There's myrrh where that came from, featuring a surprise visit from a very special celebrity secret Santa. And Joe turns Father Christmas himself when he gives away a mystery gift to one lucky member of the audience. Yule be sorry if you miss it!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Christmas Special

Routines by Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Glenn Moore, Lily Phillips, Nabil Abdulrashid, Bella Hull and Vidura Rajapaksa are brought to life in sketch form.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 4 - Three Cons Make A Mountain

Arthur has to try and get rid of three unsaleable items without showing that he has been conned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Ian (Jamie Quinn), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC Studios

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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:45am (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 10 - Society

This week the trio discuss Ancient Greece and what laws and rules they may have instigated and muse over what life would be like if Karl was made President of Society.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Politics Of Life

In this episode, sketches see Emily deliver some truth bombs to her mates, get kidnapped, and try to take a good passport photo. Celeb impressions include Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and Billie Eilish - meanwhile, hilarious stand-up sees Emily explain how she navigates the politics of life.

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Desiree Burch, Rhod Gilbert, Alex Brooker, Jayde Adams

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 5, Episode 5

Rhod Gilbert is joined by guests Alex Brooker, Desiree Burch, and Jayde Adams to roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Outsiders. David Mitchell

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 1

Maisie Adam, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Darren Harriott, Jessica Hynes, Phil Wang and Joe Wilkinson take on their first set of three challenges, including bug racing and creating holistic treatments.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Die Hard

Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

Sky History logo. Copyright: Sky 2:05am (repeat)
Evil Genius With Russell Kane. Image shows left to right: Desiree Burch, Maisie Adam, Russell Kane, Miles Jupp

Evil Genius With Russell Kane

Episode 5 - Richard Nixon

Maisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp help Russell decide whether US President Richard Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook. 'Tricky Dicky' was forced from office in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To Pinner

Tommy Hanbury tries to convince Arthuir to join him on "the next big one".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
I Literally Just Told You. Image shows left to right: Sarah Millican, Bill Bailey, AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard

I Literally Just Told You

Series 3, Christmas Special - Celebrity I Literally Just Told You

Jimmy Carr presents a brand new festive celebrity special of the game show with a unique twist. AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard, Bill Bailey and Sarah Millican play to win up to £25,000 for their chosen charities. All they need to do is remember the answers that Jimmy, his team of question writers and some surprise guests have literally just told them.

BBC Three 2:40am (repeat)
Jobless. Image shows left to right: Kenny (Moses Alexander), Tai (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers)

Jobless

Sitcom about a British Nigerian middle-class family in Milton Keynes.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am
75 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Noel Fielding, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Christmas Special - Pubs

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

BBC Three 2:50am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 1

Viva is surprised when Rocky tells her he is dropping out of school. She tries to persuade him that it's not a good idea, but Rocky has another, even bigger, surprise for Viva. Holli is saving for a secret project whilst Amber is worried about Brandon, who seems to have disappeared.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy Affair

When the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 2

The girls head off for their first music festival. Despite having to work on a t-shirt stall they still manage to pack in plenty of fun, hanging out with three boys in the tent next door. Fed up with the other girls calling her boring, Viva decides to take advantage of some new experiences on offer at the festival.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special 2023

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as a Christmas treat, Cats Does Countdown royalty Joe Wilkinson is back to help/annoy Rachel.

U&Drama channel logo 3:25am (repeat)
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 4, Episode 8 - Hungry For Love

Tracey decides she needs to lose weight after visiting Darryl, while Dorien struggles to attract the attentions of her new personal trainer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

2019 Christmas Special - Good King Senseless

Arthur sets about launching Malcom's singing career. Starting with some Christmas caroling, a bigger stage awaits as the much loved radio sitcom returns to Radio 4 on Christmas Day. The attempted musical festivities are served up by Count Arthur Strong's Radio Repertory Company and their host of regular characters.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Christmas Special - Family Christmas

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

Channel 5 logo 4:15am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Tom Allen Absolutely Live. Tom Allen

Tom Allen Absolutely Live

Tom Allen performs for a sell-out crowd at the London Palladium.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 2, Episode 6

Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:55am (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 10, Episode 1 - X Marks The Spot

When Simon decides to stand as a candidate in the local council election, he assumes that he can count on the vote of his friend and neighbour - but can he? Evidently not because Oliver Smallbridge has plans of his own!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 10, Christmas Special

With Rev Richard Coles, Chris Hadfield, Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Brian Blessed.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20am (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 10, Episode 2 - S.W.A.L.K.

Oliver is surprised to finds that Simon has a secret pen pal, and Simon is even more surprised when he meets her for the first time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 2

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

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