British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th December 2023

Talking Pictures TV 6:20am (repeat)
The Sandwich Man. Image shows from L to R: Mrs De Vere (Dora Bryan), The Sandwich Man (Michael Bentine)

The Sandwich Man

Film charting a day in the life of a sandwich-board man and pigeon-fancier as he wanders the streets of London.

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

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 8 - Textmas

It's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes from 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, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The Beanostalk

A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Roger Allam), Joanna (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Matt Stronge

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Christmas Special, Episode 1 - Conversations From A Long Marriage At Christmas

We follow the couple's conversations as they prepare for Christmas à deux, open their Christmas cards, dissect their neighbours' relationships - and Joanna reveals she's planned some rather surprising activities for Christmas Day. A late night phone call means that her Christmas wish may not be granted.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy Christmas

Christmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, James Acaster, Darren Harriott, Gyles Brandreth, Roisin Conaty, Sara Pascoe, Kemah Bob, Alan Davies

Guessable?

Christmas Special

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Without Prejudice

Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is Coming

The Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 8:25am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 7

A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big Show

Michael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe

90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Elephant In The Room

Series 1, Episode 3

Sarah Millican hosts the game show which uses national surveys to find out which of its panellists - Sandi Toksvig, Angela Barnes, Harriet Dyer or Phil Wang - is closest to, and furthest from, the average British person in a series of different subjects.

YouTube 9am
33 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Christmas Special 2023 - Game One

Mark Watson, Alex Horne and Tim Key return for a brand new edition of the game in which you must name a person, and a category they fall under - while avoiding naming people from all previous categories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10am (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

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15am (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Montgomery Larkin (Liam Middleton), Zinnia Larkin (Davina Coleman), Mariette Larkin (Sabrina Bartlett), Victoria Larkin (Lola Shepelev), Pop Larkin (Bradley Walsh), Petunia Larkin (Rosie Coleman), Ma Larkin (Joanna Scanlan), Primrose Larkin (Lydia Page)

The Larkins

Christmas Special - The Larkins At Christmas

In this festive special, the Larkins are gearing up for Christmas, and in the village all talk is of the pantomime and an ongoing spate of burglaries. While PC Harness applies his limited gifts to finding the culprit, Mariette and Charley take their love to the next level, and Pop and Ma are overjoyed to have the pair back for Christmas...

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And Shorter

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55am (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Comedy Central 10am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!

ITVBe 10:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: Universal Studios, Simon Ridgway

Dodger

Episode 2 - Christmas

Dodger embarks on a secret rescue mission and the gang organise a festive hijack of 200 geese, whilst also unwittingly crashing a Christmas party at none other than No. 10 Downing Street.

BBC Two 10:40am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Christmas Special - Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies

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 11am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 21 - Evil Pea's Veggie Vision

Evil Pea is tricked by lots of Supertatoes who appear all over the supermarket.

Radio 4 11am
60 min version
(repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 28, Episode 7 - The Monkeys meet The Sky At Night

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by the longest running science show in the world, The Sky At Night, alongside comedian and astronomy enthusiast Dara O Briain for the ultimate guide to studying the stars from your own back garden.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Past

Christmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:40am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:45am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Christmas Special

School may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!

U&W channel logo 11:50am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Repeat-runs of the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (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 12:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First Christmas

It's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30pm (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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Roger Allam), Joanna (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Matt Stronge

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Christmas Special, Episode 1 - Conversations From A Long Marriage At Christmas

We follow the couple's conversations as they prepare for Christmas à deux, open their Christmas cards, dissect their neighbours' relationships - and Joanna reveals she's planned some rather surprising activities for Christmas Day. A late night phone call means that her Christmas wish may not be granted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Without Prejudice

Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:15pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (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

A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Elephant In The Room

Series 1, Episode 3

Sarah Millican hosts the game show which uses national surveys to find out which of its panellists - Sandi Toksvig, Angela Barnes, Harriet Dyer or Phil Wang - is closest to, and furthest from, the average British person in a series of different subjects.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

Evil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different Christmas

It is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, Greenland

Grandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 5:15pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Roy Silver (Mathew Horne), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas Goodbye

During the dark, grey days of early December, the sleuth is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends, but when there's a poisoning in the village, it's down to her to solve the case before the 25th rolls around.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First Christmas

It's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:25pm (repeat)
Warden William Hodges. Credit: BBC Studios

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas Specials

In these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.

BBC Two 5:25pm (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

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Roger Allam), Joanna (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Matt Stronge

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Christmas Special, Episode 1 - Conversations From A Long Marriage At Christmas

We follow the couple's conversations as they prepare for Christmas à deux, open their Christmas cards, dissect their neighbours' relationships - and Joanna reveals she's planned some rather surprising activities for Christmas Day. A late night phone call means that her Christmas wish may not be granted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:40pm (repeat)
Professor Branestawm. Image shows from L to R: Connie (Madeline Holliday), Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm

Armed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.

BBC Two 5:55pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Without Prejudice

Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Christmas Special - Crime at Christmas

Alfie Moore takes us through the ins and outs of crime at Christmas, sharing stories of a gas station Grinch, an inebriated Mary and Joseph, and a Christmas Eve saviour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

Comedy Central 7pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC

Stanley Baxter In Person

Stanley Baxter reflects on his comic career in the first in-depth interview of his 40 years in entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Warden William Hodges. Credit: BBC Studios

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas Specials

In these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: ITN

The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter

Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Elephant In The Room

Series 1, Episode 3

Sarah Millican hosts the game show which uses national surveys to find out which of its panellists - Sandi Toksvig, Angela Barnes, Harriet Dyer or Phil Wang - is closest to, and furthest from, the average British person in a series of different subjects.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7:15pm (repeat)
The Heist Before Christmas

The Heist Before Christmas

James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall play two Santa Clauses with different agendas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:45pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Betty (Sutara Gayle), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

Ghosts

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas Gift

Christmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.

U&W channel logo 7:55pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

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

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn. Copyright: BBC

The Music Of Morecambe And Wise

A look at the musical highlights of the double-act.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Episode 1 - Medieval Ghost Stories

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Michael Carter and Ghosts star Mathew Baynton to learn all about ghost stories in the European Middle Ages.

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 12, Episode 11 - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode packed with some of the best bits from the series.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8:45pm (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:50pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Fisherman's Friends

Fisherman's Friends

Comedy about a group of Cornish fisherman whose singing group lands a record deal.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Christmas Special

It's a crime-tinged Crimbo cracker shadowing the good guys banging-up the Bad Santas.

BBC Two 9pm
15 min
U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of Christmas specials from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Two 9:15pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:25pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle Theft

The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Ian (Jamie Quinn), Beth (Arabella Weir), Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Eric (Alex Norton), Alan (Graeme Stevely), Colin (Jonathan Watson)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 6 - Vegas

Alan and Michelle are bleary-eyed off a delayed flight from Las Vegas. They've got big news to share with the neighbours, but their exciting announcement gets quickly out of hand.

Radio 4 9:30pm (repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC

The Tim Vine Chat Show

2018 Specials, Christmas Special

Tim Vine hears the Christmas stories of the British public and offers up a sack full of seasonal one-liners, definitely not traditional songs and fiendishly silly seasonal games. Featuring a seasonal lawn-mowing song and a man who lost his Christmas dinner.

BBC Three 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

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

BBC Two 9:55pm (repeat)
The Mrs Merton Show. Mrs Merton (Caroline Aherne). Copyright: Granada Productions

The Mrs Merton Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight's guests are comedian Steve Coogan, magical assistant Debbie McGee, athlete Kriss Akabusi and Britain's tallest man. Hooky and the Boys supply the music.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Davie (Robbie Coltrane), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 4, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

Christmas comes with a bang and a barrel of laughs to Craiglang. Winston's stolen turkey turns out to be far from oven-ready, Tam and Frances enjoy their first yuletide as a married couple, and Navid's customers get more than they bargained for with his mulled wine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 80, Episode 6

The antidote to panel games makes a return visit to the Dorking Halls, with Jack Dee in the chair. Fred Macaulay, Milton Jones, Lucy Porter and Omid Djalili play, with Colin Sell on the piano.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh. Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh

In this Christmas special documentary a host of top stars reflect on the life and comedy of Barry Humphries - AKA Dame Edna Everage - a trailblazer and a hellraiser whose road to worldwide fame was far from easy.

BBC Two 10:25pm
70 min
Caroline Aherne

Arena: Caroline Aherne: Queen Of Comedy

Celebrating the unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her lifelong friends.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
60 min
Paul Black: Nostalgia. Paul Black

Paul Black: Nostalgia

A stand-up show at the Music Hall in Aberdeen, with the comedian examining the quality bar of Neds these days and showcasing a childhood photo that he reckons solved one of the great divides in our nation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015. Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC

Lenny Henry: Rogue's Gallery

The Rogue's Gallery At Christmas, Christmas Special - Kobbolovski's Little Helper

This warming winter tale sees Lenny playing a migrant of restricted height, who battles his way to the UK and finds himself in a strange old people's home in Kent, where the secrets of Christmas are gradually revealed.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows left to right: Birdie (June Rodgers), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Sharon McGoogan (Fiona Gibney), Trevor Brown (Martin Delany), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Father Damien (Conor Moloney), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Barbara (Emily Reagan), Blister (Blake O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Maureen (Helen Roche). Credit: BBC Studios

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, Christmas Special - Mammy's Mare

All Mrs Brown wants is a nice, peaceful Christmas, but the family have other ideas! Cathy's decided to cook Christmas dinner for the first time ever, a sentimental decoration has gone missing and a surprise dinner guest all have the potential to ruin Agnes's quiet Christmas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Early Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas Eve With The Shuttleworths

John's plans for a festive gathering go awry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Jason Manford, Nabil Abdulrashid

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Jason Manford, Maisie Adam, Nabil Abdulrashid

Jason Manford is your host as he introduces Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection episodes from the second series of the sitcom from Craggy Island.

U&W channel logo 11:25pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Christmas Special

The Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast. Image shows from L to R: Duncan Preston, Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast

Victoria Wood takes her own inimitable look at the breakfast and daytime television phenomenon in this Christmas special from 1992.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of Christmas specials from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

BBC Two 12:20am (repeat)
And Now For Something Completely Different

And Now For Something Completely Different

Big screen version of the Monty Python TV series in which the team re-perform some of their most famous sketches.

TNT Sports 1 logo 12:30am (repeat)
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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Ronnie Corbett

An Audience With...

Episode 22 - Ronnie Corbett

Multi-talented Ronnie Corbett entertains a star-studded audience - including Ronnie Barker, Frank Skinner, Damien Hirst, Samantha Janus and Lord Parkinson - with his singing, dancing and piano playing, not to mention a touch of comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:35am (repeat)
Yesterday. Jack Malik (Himesh Patel). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yesterday

Comedy about a struggling musician who, after a global blackout, finds he is the only person to remember The Beatles.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
East Is East. Copyright: Film4

East Is East

Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45am (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:50am (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.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Old Man. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Jon Richardson: Old Man

Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (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

A selection of six episodes from the animated podcast.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Christmas Special 2023 - Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins, Willem Dafoe

Jonathan is joined by Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins and Willem Dafoe for this Christmas special.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC Studios

Upstart Crow

Christmas Special - Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow: Lockdown Christmas 1603

The plague has hit London and as Christmas approaches Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will's London lodgings...

U&W channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

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

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

Keith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Darren Harriott

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 4

It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:15am (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2:25am (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Very Brassic Christmas

The plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler's school ruining his nativity. Vinnie, Erin, Tommo, Cardi, Carol, Ashely and JJ must now bring on their A Game and help save Christmas the Brassic way. Bring on a heist at a winter wonderland, a fight with a man called Dick Dolphin, babysitting Chris's Aunt and the best Nativity ever staged. Co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:25am
45 min version
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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Roger Allam), Joanna (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Matt Stronge

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Christmas Special, Episode 1 - Conversations From A Long Marriage At Christmas

We follow the couple's conversations as they prepare for Christmas à deux, open their Christmas cards, dissect their neighbours' relationships - and Joanna reveals she's planned some rather surprising activities for Christmas Day. A late night phone call means that her Christmas wish may not be granted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2:35am (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 3

Sammy is semi-recovered from the discovery of Ellie's mum and Tom's ex-wife, Gillian. Though Sammy's not quite ready to meet Ellie just yet, she is ready to meet Tom's friends. A wild night out together is just what they need for Tom to show Sammy's flatmates that he's fun too. A "dad emergency" derails the night for Tom, testing the balance between his relationship with Sammy, and his responsibilities to his daughter.

BBC Three 2:35am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 3, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Four 2:45am (repeat)
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. Billy Connolly. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland

Episode 2

This final installment of two one hour specials, finds Billy back in the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am
75 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Marlon Davis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3am (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 Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Without Prejudice

Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.

Comedy Central 3:05am (repeat)
Ahir Shah. Copyright: Avalon Television

Ahir Shah: Dots

Ahir Shah performs his stand-up show Dots for a live audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 3:05am (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 4

Sammy is in full 'adult mode', embracing her new role, but only in theory, not practice. Tom realises he's fallen far out of step with his former friends and tries to forge a new friendship with another dad at school. Sammy's first proper attempt at babysitting Ellie is a harsh introduction to the realities of parenting. Sammy has trouble being honest with Tom about an old flame.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Week Of Sundays

Sarah, Clare and Eleanor bicker over their festive planning.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:35am (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 4am (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 4am (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Elephant In The Room

Series 1, Episode 3

Sarah Millican hosts the game show which uses national surveys to find out which of its panellists - Sandi Toksvig, Angela Barnes, Harriet Dyer or Phil Wang - is closest to, and furthest from, the average British person in a series of different subjects.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, James Acaster, Darren Harriott, Gyles Brandreth, Roisin Conaty, Sara Pascoe, Kemah Bob, Alan Davies

Guessable?

Christmas Special

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (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 4 - Happy Holiday

Simon and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from it all for a weekend in the country.

Comedy Central Extra 5:10am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 5

16-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30am (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 5 - There But For The Grace Of God

When Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!

Comedy Central Extra 5:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 6

The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.

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