Schedule Friday 29th December 2023

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.

George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next DoorWith the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushArthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

Dodo
Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad SportJoe Connolly is on a losing streak. With Sports Day fast approaching, he needs to avoid losing again at all costs.

Dodo
Series 1, Episode 20 - Breaking UpOn the last day of school, Joe learns that Frisbo fancies Kayla Madani. Joe wants to help his best friend, but there is a problem. Kayla is Lily Scott's best friend.

George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 10 - Family PlanningMildred's mother has come to stay for the week, and it's become increasingly clear that she won't be able to live alone for much longer. Mildred calls a family meeting to decide what should happen to her - and George makes a discovery.

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

Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 2 - Get Your GoatThe goat gobbles his way deep into the corn field - at the worst possible time!

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 27 - Clash Of The Odd-EsyDanger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.

Only Fools And Horses
All-day repeats of the David Jason sitcom.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 51 - Bash Streets Back, Alright!On the first day of a new school year, Dennis and the gang imagine all the things that might be new and unfamiliar at Bash Street School. By the time they reach the front gates, they are all expecting the worst.

The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

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.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 43 - Bird Migration: Spain And AfricaThe Go Jetters are on the Strait of Gibraltar in southern Spain, working with a team of conservationists to track and follow a group of baby storks on their journey from Spain to Africa.

Albert And Me
Series 1, Episode 7 - The HomecomingSingle dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Know Your Place
Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
Comedy amidst the Boudiccan revolt, with a Roman teenager captured by a feisty Celt.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 5This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.

Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 19 - More About TurningThe Twirlywoos visit a skate park. They spot a skateboard and jump on, practising turning and trick moves.

The Right Time
Series 4, Episode 3Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.

Sooty
Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Got TalentSweep takes singing and dancing lessons from Steps star Faye Tozer - but will he be good enough to win Mr Slater's talent show?

Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

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

Supertato
Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing PotatoEvil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.

Disordered
Episode 4 - Say It Out LoudHector makes big steps as he faces his demons. He also has to face Susan and Amanda, who are both dealing with unexpected revelations in their love lives.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South WalesAndrew 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.

Carry On Cruising
Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.

Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School WalkiesWhile her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 4 - Ernest Penfold And The Half-Price WandThe streets of are London teeming with hundreds of wannabe wizards, all brandishing identical wands. After discovering that the wands are mass-produced shavings from Merlin's legendary staff, DM and Penfold set out to stop Quark's latest money-making scheme by reuniting the staff with its rightful owner.

Albert And Me
Series 1, Episode 7 - The HomecomingSingle dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the lie-based panel game.

Breaking The News
Series 26, New Year Special - Breaking The YearJoin Des Clarke and special guests Ashley Storrie, Sanjeev Kholi, Kirsty Wark and Mark Nelson as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year; from the revolving door of 10 Downing Street to a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III.

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A KillFilming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

Know Your Place
Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 14 - Cat v DogWalter's pampered cat Clawdia persuades her way into the gang, and only Gnasher can tell that she has a hidden agenda to oust him from Dennis's life forever.

Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

My Mate's A Footballer
Series 1, Christmas Special - Joe on MOTD and Other Landmark Footballing MomentsPatrick Bamford reveals what happened when his move to Chelsea came out of the blue and Joe alerts Pat to some unsettling news about a cardboard cut-out and a comedian friend.

Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil 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.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, NorwayThe Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

The Right Time
Series 4, Episode 3Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Lagging
Series 3, Episode 4 - Fasting And FuriousMo is fasting for Ramadan, and Sol is furious that Tiana has hired a celebrity chef for a vegan pop-up and is full of non-gamers. Is this the end of the Respawn Point as we know it?

Supertato
Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back CobsThe Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, CanadaThe Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

Worzel Gummidge
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Little LearningAs John and Sue head to school in the village, Worzel has cause to find his clever head.

Albert And Me
Series 1, Episode 7 - The HomecomingSingle dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Dead Ringers
2023 Christmas Specials, Highlights Special - Party Leader HighlightsJon Culshaw and Jan Ravens join Bill Dare, the long time producer and creator of Dead Ringers to look back at the last ten years of the programme on Radio 4. Their focus is Party Leaders - the ones they most want to remember.

Know Your Place
Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

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

Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

The Right Time
Series 4, Episode 3Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 6With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!

Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 1 - Going BodminDoctor Martin Ellingham, new to Cornwall and the fishing village of Portwenn, doesn't have the easiest of starts when every aspect of local life seems to go against the grain, and male patients appear to be growing breasts.

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.

QI
A selection of episodes from Series S of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Episode 1Presenters Alex Jones and Rav Wilding, actor and comedian Chris McCausland and comedy actor Su Pollard join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

Jason Manford Live
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 4 - NatureAccording to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.

Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman PreferDr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Hogmanay Fishing, New Year Special - Gone Hogmanay Fishing (Scotland)Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to fish for salmon and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer.

Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - DatesDel attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

The Unofficial Science Of...
Special - Die HardChris 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.

Still Game
Series 7, Episode 6 - Down And OutEmotions run high as Jack, Victor and the residents gather to watch the demolition of a Craiglang tower block. Tam drags Winston into a new money-making scheme and Jack and Victor are enticed by Mrs Fletcher, the beguiling manager of the local care home.

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 4 - Mousehole AFC - CornwallMousehole are flying high with 4 promotions in 5 seasons so Andrew heads down to the very tip of the country to find out whether Mousehole can become the first ever Cornish team to play in the English Football League. He went to Cornwall once but vowed never to return, will his second visit flip his opinion?

The Kemps
Special - The Kemps: All GoldA star-studded cast featuring a mix of seasoned talent and fresh faces join the Kemp brothers as Rhys follows the pair over a whole year as they make a biopic, get divorced and form a super group; naturally not everything goes to plan.

Stand Up Just William
Martin Jarvis returns for more Just William adventures.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Christmas SpecialSean Lock and Kathy Burke team up against Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. James Acaster joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley and comedian Joe Wilkinson are in charge of the numbers.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

Susie McCabe: Femme Fatality
Stand-up show from Susie McCabe.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 5, Episode 1The first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.

The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

The Ricky Gervais Show
A selection of six episodes from the animated podcasts.

Breaking The News
New Year Special - Breaking The Year: 2023Des Clarke is joined by special guests Ashley Storrie, Sanjeev Kholi, Kirsty Wark and Mark Nelson to take a wry look back at the biggest stories of 2023 at home and around the world.

Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2023, Christmas Special - Mammy's MareAll 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.

Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 5 - Geoff Norcott, Michelle De Swarte, Sean McLoughlinGeoff Norcott is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. He introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Small Scenes
Series 4, Episode 1Featuring more overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life, including a visit to the first ever Crufts for Cats and a terrifying reminder as to why you should never try and cancel your membership of The National Trust.

The Unofficial Science Of...
Special - Home AloneThere'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.

Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2023, Christmas Special - Mammy's MareAll 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.

Not Going Out
Series 13, Christmas Special - WilfredLee throws everything at creating the perfect family Christmas, agreeing to Lucy's wishes to do something charitable and having "a normal Christmas where nothing goes wrong." This moment of festive spirit sees the couple invite Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from the nearby care home, to join them for Christmas dinner. The only instruction is that Wilfred is not, under any circumstances, allowed to drink alcohol...

Weak At The Top
Series 1, Episode 4 - Trout FarmJohn Weak discovers there's a "T" missing from the end of HR, when Human Resources has a communal hot flush over his witty entry on Deirdre Simmons's leaving card...

Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 4 - Hurry Up And WaitActor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV's new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

Not Going Out
Series 13, Christmas Special - WilfredLee throws everything at creating the perfect family Christmas, agreeing to Lucy's wishes to do something charitable and having "a normal Christmas where nothing goes wrong." This moment of festive spirit sees the couple invite Wilfred, a lonely pensioner from the nearby care home, to join them for Christmas dinner. The only instruction is that Wilfred is not, under any circumstances, allowed to drink alcohol...

Mock The Week
Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 1In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see again some of the finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history.

Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 3Amber wants a baby, even though she hasn't even got a boyfriend. Rocky's new job as nanny to Viva's baby sister causes problems for the two of them. Saz tries to coach Amber and Holli through their Maths GCSE but they just want to muck about.

Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the David Jason sitcom.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 8With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 4Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

A Better Place
An oddball trio inherit the failing family funeral business after their father's death.

The Emily Atack Show
Series 2, Episode 6 - The BodyComedy sketches on the theme of the body, with stand-up routines explores enduring meditation, rubbish Halloween outfits, and cringeworthy fashion choices.

Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

Alan Carr: Regional Trinket
TV broadcast of Alan Carr's touring show.

Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 8David Mitchell guest presents the eighth episode - his 13th time in the host's chair. The guests are Richard Coles and Janey Godley.

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 3Laura Whitmore, Robert Peston and Jamali Maddix reflect on their teenage years, with one revealing they kept an earnest diary and one modelling some of their fashion disasters.

Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 4 - NatureAccording to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.

QI
Series I, Episode 6 - InventiveWith Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.

Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-KaraokeAs it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

dinnerladies
Series 2, Special - MinnelliumIt's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.

Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 3Amber wants a baby, even though she hasn't even got a boyfriend. Rocky's new job as nanny to Viva's baby sister causes problems for the two of them. Saz tries to coach Amber and Holli through their Maths GCSE but they just want to muck about.

Albert And Me
Series 1, Episode 7 - The HomecomingSingle dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 5, Episode 4 - Classical MusicRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are invited to join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the final night of a year-long residency at the Royal Festival Hall. The comedians learn various roles in the orchestra - from conducting to opera - before they face their final challenge at the sold-out venue.

Know Your Place
Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushArthur asks Ray to mind a valuable racing pigeon.

Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 5This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.

The Right Time
Series 4, Episode 3Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".