Schedule Wednesday 27th December 2023
11:30am30 min
Bob Servant Says Cheerio
Episode 1 - What A Life!Bob reflects on his childhood and his status as a largely respected writer of romantic fiction. We'll hear extracts from his finest works - Lord Dundee's Lover and Fifty Shades of Broughty Ferry. With the help of his lifelong pal Frank; Bob also recounts the momentous occasion when he first encountered Lulu.
2:15pm45 min
Good Morning, Yvette's Nan
A granny becomes a pirate radio DJ in Neil Williams's comedy drama, set in a retirement home in South Wales.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:25pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?
6:30pm30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?
Series 2, Episode 3 - Lucy Lassoes The MoonTo Florence's horror, someone has reprinted her first novel. Selina's in EastEnders, as the new landlady of the Vic. And still nobody's interested in Lucy's Moon shot.
7pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 3Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 4With John Simpson, Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan and Warwick Davis.
8pm30 min
9pm
(repeat)
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 2 - FatherhoodHas there ever been a happier father than Billy Connolly? Prepare for a treat as Billy chats in his Florida home, divulging why pierced nipples are a must have accessory for any parent.
9pm60 min
Sport's Funniest 2023 With Greg James
Greg James is joined by Maisie Adam, Tom Davis and Guz Khan to look back at 2023's sporting events.
9pm
(repeat)
QI
A selection of episodes from Series N of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
9pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.
9pm60 min
Radio 2 Remembers Paul O'Grady
Radio 2 remembers and celebrates Paul O'Grady through his own words from the BBC Archive, looking back on his life and career.
9:55pm
(repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 2, Christmas SpecialGoodness Gracious Me goes festive for Christmas. Mr "Everything Comes From India" makes some interesting arguments; the Robinsons and Coopers share a traditional meal; we see inside a women's drop-in centre; and Rav's Animal Hospital returns.
10pm
(repeat)
Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
10:15pm
(repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop
Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.
10:30pm90 min
Imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Profile of one of the UK's most successful double acts of the past 40 years. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders' relationship started when they were college flatmates, entertaining each other by playing pranks and inventing characters. This documentary charts their journey from the game-changing Comic Strip team - which helped launch Channel 4 in 1982 - to their domination of BBC schedules over the decades and their recent ventures on the stage, the page and in film.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 3 - Kae Kurd, Laura Smyth, Liam FarrellyKae Kurd welcomes Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage, before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
11pm15 min
We Forced A Bot To Write This Show
Episode 2 - Pizza, Power Ballad, And Panto.We forced AI to digest massive amounts of media and then write its own versions. We pushed the scripts into the mouths of actors, and the result is, absurdly, joyously hilarious.
11:15pm15 min
Nora Meadows' Week Of Wellness
Episode 4 - The VIP Gold CleanAs well as helping her clients with her patented (patent pending) therapy techniques, Nora also visits a hypnotist to help conquer a fear of her own.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
11:30pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Highlights Special - Best OfThe series sees the return of host Romesh Ranganathan, alongside Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and new faces Lioness legend Jill Scott, and comedian, presenter and triple BAFTA-winner, Mo Gilligan.
Midnight
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of GlassA chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...
Midnight
(repeat)
French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 21, Episode 4Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.