British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th December 2024

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

Minder

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered Goat

Arthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (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.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 10 - The Spider

Bitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where The Action Is

Ex-convict Terry comes a cropper trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of comedy from Barker and Corbett.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

Dennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, Turkey

A game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 2 - Life

This week Bridget asks: "Does life have meaning?", "How do you live in the moment?", "Why is life like a washing machine cycle?" and "What's that dog barking at?"

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 7 - The Little Dog Laughed

George talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.

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Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 14 - We The Council

The heroes and the Council of Happiness swap jobs, and when the council fail their quest, the whole forest is at risk of being flooded by Stinkystuff.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (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 8 - Best Foot Forward

After moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 4 - End Of The Line

Maggie has spotted a mystery blonde on their home security system. Could John be having an affair? A fortune teller reveals all to Maggie at the village fete.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 7

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Jamie Laing, Emily Atack, Jason Manford, and Rose Matafeo into the loft to play guessing games.

Talking Pictures TV 9:10am (repeat)
Two On The Tiles. Image shows from L to R: Dick Lawson (Hugh McDermott), Madeleine (Ingeborg Wells)

Two On The Tiles

A husband and wife are blackmailed by their butler with evidence of separate nights out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 12 - Henry & Liz's Family Face-Off

Tudors King Henry VIII and daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top Of

The Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:50am (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

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 31, Episode 4 - The Science Of Baby Making

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe, and go back to basics to consider our cellular beginnings in the science of embryology.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 9 - Undercover Tomato

Tomato paints himself green and goes undercover as a Mini Pea to discover how Evil Pea is firing them at Tato Tower. He makes an unexpected new Mini Pea friend.

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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 3, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

Christmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where The Action Is

Ex-convict Terry comes a cropper trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane Rescue

Grim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:15pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

Talking Pictures TV 12:15pm (repeat)
The Bargee. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel Pike (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

The Bargee

Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 9 - How To Work Together

Cosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is Forever

Danger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important Penfold

Penfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 2 - Life

This week Bridget asks: "Does life have meaning?", "How do you live in the moment?", "Why is life like a washing machine cycle?" and "What's that dog barking at?"

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 5 - Broccoli Flies Again

Evil Pea asks for flying lessons when Broccoli flies her paper plane into her freezer. Evil Pea doesn't let Broccoli know that she intends to fly high to take over Tato Tower.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 4 - The Over-Eager Eagle

Twinkle is unhappy with how easy questing has become since Cral the Eagle joined the heroes, offending the eagle just when they need him the most.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 4 - End Of The Line

Maggie has spotted a mystery blonde on their home security system. Could John be having an affair? A fortune teller reveals all to Maggie at the village fete.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 2.1: Biographical quiz chaired by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith: Syd

Stand-up special from Arthur Smith, inspired by his father's memoirs.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing Potato

Evil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:20pm (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

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 3 - How We Met Dunk

Searching for a vital part of the ship that was lost during their crash-landing, Cosima and Big Lizard find Dunk stuck on a beach. They use science to save the day and make a new friend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding Beano

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty Hunter

When a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 16 - Thumb Wars

In a somewhat misguided attempt to resolve Dennis and Walter's spiralling competitiveness, Miss Mistry offers thumb wrestling as a solution - but can Walter play fair, or will the situation get out of hand?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse Rise

Danger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 26 - Snow Day

When the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Tato Team

During the Veggies' Super Sidekick Costume Contest, Evil Pea traps Supertato in a jar of honey. All is lost until the Veggies become real super sidekicks, the Tato Team!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First Christmas

Join Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:15pm (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.

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

The Upper Hand

Series 3, Episode 9 - The Whiz Kid

Charlie is jealous of the time Caroline is spending with her new director.

Talking Pictures TV 5:35pm (repeat)
Brandy For The Parson. Image shows from L to R: Redworth (Michael Trubshawe), Bill Harper (James Donald), George Crumb (Charles Hawtrey), Petronilla Brand (Jean Lodge). Copyright: Group 3 Productions

Brandy For The Parson

British comedy about a young couple who accidentally become involved in brandy smuggling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where The Action Is

Ex-convict Terry comes a cropper trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 1 - Arousing Suspicions

When Michelle devises plans for a radio station, getting the necessary equipment is only the beginning of the problem - particularly when key components end up in the chateau.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Summer Special - When I'm 65

A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
The Musical Life Of.... Copyright: BBC

The Musical Life Of...

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

The story of the two Hollywood actors who took over Wrexham FC, told in song.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Episode 6

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Lucy Beaumont, Stephen Fry and Sunil Patel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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

Series 11, Episode 7 - Three Men And A Mangle

An invitation into Nora Batty's bedroom turns out to be a moving experience for Compo and one which Seymour won't easily forget.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 2 - Life

This week Bridget asks: "Does life have meaning?", "How do you live in the moment?", "Why is life like a washing machine cycle?" and "What's that dog barking at?"

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The Warrior

Life without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 4 - End Of The Line

Maggie has spotted a mystery blonde on their home security system. Could John be having an affair? A fortune teller reveals all to Maggie at the village fete.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 2.1: Biographical quiz chaired by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith: Syd

Stand-up special from Arthur Smith, inspired by his father's memoirs.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (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 of three episodes of the sitcom following Irish priests.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 8 - Medicine

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

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Chris Rea, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2020, Christmas Special

Gone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 3 - A Smoggie Feud

Everyone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (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 7 - Law And Order

Karl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 4 - A Smoggie Murder

Dickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.

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

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

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

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Geoff (David Calder), Kevin (Paul Ready), Elizabeth (Penny Ryder)

Motherland

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Cavalry

While Paul's away he has the perfect solution to help out Julia: he sends his parents to help.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Ken (Gregor Fisher), Richard (Greg McHugh)

Only Child

Episode 3 - Team Pritchard

Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he's about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Episode 5

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With special guests Roisin Conaty, Alasdair Beckett-King and Slim.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wouldn't You Like To Get Away

Mary and Mum have a break when Ben's unconscious body gets driven to a medical conference in Birmingham.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

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

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Highlights Special - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best Bits

Jimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for a compilation show of their best bits from the last series. Guests include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jerry Springer, Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc, Lethal Bizzle, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Nick Grimshaw, Megaman, Beth Ditto, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Kimberly Wyatt, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 8 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does The 00s

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with guest captain Beth Ditto, Megaman, Nick Grimshaw and Kimberly Wyatt joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller. Image shows from L to R: Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong), Craig Children (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller

Episode 3

In an optimistic attempt at cultural review, Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones throw a Come As You Aren't party.

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Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 2, Episode 4 - Emergency Services

Some of Scotland's funniest minds delve into the archives to bring viewers a hilariously unique re-imagining of the country's history and culture.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curry

The group reconvene after their summer break and the ambition steps up a gear.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Emily Lloyd Saini, Glenn Moore

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

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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 of three episodes of the sitcom following Irish priests.

BBC Three 12:25am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 3 - A Smoggie Feud

Everyone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.

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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.

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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, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.

BBC Three 12:55am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Dickie (Phil Dunning)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 4 - A Smoggie Murder

Dickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.

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60 min
BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC

I Can't Get Over 2024

A look back at 2024 with comedy writers Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears.

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The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Summer Special - When I'm 65

A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Children In Need Special - Descendants

Children In Need episode with Jonathan Ross, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

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Comedy Central 1:50am (repeat)
Tom Allen Absolutely Live. Tom Allen

Tom Allen Absolutely Live

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

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Tommy Tiernan, Stephen Fry, Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your Mind

With Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where The Action Is

Ex-convict Terry comes a cropper trying to stop a mob of vigilantes.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

Comedy Central 2:50am (repeat)
Drunk History. Henry V (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 5

Jessica Hynes stars as Emmeline Pankhurst in Luisa Omielan's hammered history of the suffragettes, while Stephen Mangan is Henry V in Tom Rosenthal's trollied tale of Agincourt.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Calamity James. Image shows left to right: Dad (Mark Bonnar), James (Dylan Blore)

Calamity James

Slapstick comedy about a young man cursed with 'acute misfortune syndrome'.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Guessable?. Craig Revel Horwood. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 2 - Life

This week Bridget asks: "Does life have meaning?", "How do you live in the moment?", "Why is life like a washing machine cycle?" and "What's that dog barking at?"

Comedy Central 3:15am (repeat)
Drunk History. Isaac Newton (Marek Larwood). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 3, Episode 6

Charlotte Crosby and Matthew Lewis star in Phil Wang's take on Isaac Newton's rise to fame. Adam Buxton's story of King Alfred and the Vikings features Blake Harrison and Alexander Armstrong.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30am (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 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. Robinson

Tracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 3

Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Kerry Godliman and Judi Love. Featuring childhood advert jingles, X-rated TV from Italy, and shocking examples of reality TV.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 5, Episode 4 - End Of The Line

Maggie has spotted a mystery blonde on their home security system. Could John be having an affair? A fortune teller reveals all to Maggie at the village fete.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Who Goes There

Episode 2.1: Biographical quiz chaired by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Laura Whitmore

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 3

Laura 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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith: Syd

Stand-up special from Arthur Smith, inspired by his father's memoirs.

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Gyles Brandreth

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 8 - Every Time You Say That We Lose

The show welcomes Gogglebox legend and former MP Gyles Brandreth, and comedians Nick Helm, Sarah Kendall and Katy Wix into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games. Gyles reveals why his stage career was a bit eggy, and we have a warm round of applause for cystitis in 'Spells Like Team Spirit'. And Darren is feeling particularly tense with his team!

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