British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th December 2024

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Dessert Song

Terry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache Mystery

Broccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 20 - Wedding Day

Mr Bean has to get the bride to the church on time - any way he can!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 16 - The Pelican

An unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Soft-Hearted Little Thing

More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In Space

Danger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

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Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean Phone

Mr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To Lose

JJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:30am (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 eighth series of comedy from Barker and Corbett.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7 - Our First Baby

Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep end on St. Swithins' antenatal ward.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bonneville Salt Flats, USA

The Go Jetters arrive at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA - a huge dry lakebed that's perfect for high-speed driving. Lars unveils the Turbo Zoomster, a racecar made for Xuli to break the Go Jet land speed record. Suddenly, Grandmaster Glitch arrives at the wheel of his suped-up dragster. He once lost a race to the current record holder, Ubercorn, and now he's back for a second go.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cat

It's Friday night and everyone's looking forward to their weekend plans. But the journey home is struck with disaster when a celebrity cat goes missing on the train - Artemis Montmorency Wolfhandle the Third is potentially the new face of Kitty Krunch Cat Food but is set to miss a crucial audition if the train crew can't track her down. Meanwhile, Dev's plans for a hot date are thrown into turmoil when he learns the bitter truth about his receding hairline.

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 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter Word

Mildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 21 - Trail Of Wails

The tired heroes must quest to find out and stop whatever is making the loud wailing noise that has kept the residents of the Forest up all night.

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Maisie Adam

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sausage Fingers

Jason Manford, Miles Jupp, Henning Wehn and Maisie Adam return to the Comedy Central loft.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Inel Tomlinson, Paul G Raymond, Tom Stourton, Ethan Lawrence, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder Plot

Horrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And Taller

The Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.

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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 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For Christmas

Howard faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne Thief

Supertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas Suit

Richard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Soft-Hearted Little Thing

More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map Readers

At the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 15 - The Triple Eclipse

Cosima and Big Lizard race against time to watch a cosmic triple eclipse.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:30pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7 - Our First Baby

Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep end on St. Swithins' antenatal ward.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 49 - Mousefall

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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cat

It's Friday night and everyone's looking forward to their weekend plans. But the journey home is struck with disaster when a celebrity cat goes missing on the train - Artemis Montmorency Wolfhandle the Third is potentially the new face of Kitty Krunch Cat Food but is set to miss a crucial audition if the train crew can't track her down. Meanwhile, Dev's plans for a hot date are thrown into turmoil when he learns the bitter truth about his receding hairline.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 11 - Peas and Quiet

There are odd noises in the supermarket. Supertato discovers that Evil Pea and the Mini Peas are asleep and walking through the supermarket. Supertato tries to get them back to bed.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 17 - President Dennis

Dennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.

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

Breaking The News

Series 29, Episode 10

Des Clarke is joined by guests Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Josie Long and Raymond Mearns.

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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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:35pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

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

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 10 - Neville The Liar

The heroes quest to get Hoofius' Toby Jug back from the depths of the Riddling Ruins and are faced with a series of puzzles and traps to solve.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 27, Episode 5

Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as cars, Coca-Cola, donkeys and tomatoes. David Mitchell hosts.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez Bash

When Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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 3:30pm (repeat)
All The Young Dudes. Patrick (Jim Sweeney)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Waterloo Sunset

Moira has some exciting news for Joe, who cannot contain it without telling everyone else.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 29 - Screwtop School

Professor von Screwtop gets mistaken for the new kid in school and joins Class 3C for the day. Rubi is so embarrassed at her dad's antics that she resorts to pranking to get him into trouble and out of the way.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 11 - You Gotta Have Friends

Terry finds himself in the cells when he helps a friend of Arthur's who is wanted for attempted murder.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 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

Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For Christmas

Howard faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 24 - Pocket Beasts

Twinkle uses her excellent pocket beast card skills when on a quest to rescue the missing Council of Happiness from Grackle the Giant.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 6 - Desserts Of Destiny

Evil Pea lures Supertato and Tomato into her cave of frosted doom. Can they find the courage to avoid her traps and retrieve The Lost Candle of Birthdays for Tomato's Museum?

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows left to right: Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride), Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Christmas Special - No More Desire A Rose

Frank and Lu are hired to unmask a mysterious figure who threatens to destroy the Christmas fair, while Sebastian is faced with his first solo case - but it doesn't go as planned.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:20pm (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, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

U&Drama channel logo 5:30pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Blind Date

Charlie's helpful nature leads to bitter rivalry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Soft-Hearted Little Thing

More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

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 7 - Swan Song

Believing René and Edith to be dead by firing squad, Madame Fanny and LeClerc empty the till and head to Paris for one last binge. Back in Nouvion, the resistance take over the running of the café, whilst Gruber and the Colonel plan to escape to Spain to sell the painting.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Naked Week. Andrew Hunter Murray

The Naked Week

Episode 3

The team look at the week's news and, while trying understand how rebels took Syria so quickly, a military strategist helps us to take the Warwickshire stronghold of Nuneaton. Plus Rupert the Jorkiepoo helps solve the prison overcrowding crisis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7 - Our First Baby

Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep end on St. Swithins' antenatal ward.

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 13, Episode 2 - Give Us A Lift

Foggy has an idea which is sure to bring the pleasure back into climbing hills.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Tom Allen, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 2 - Ruff And Reddy

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about ruffs, red items and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Tom Allen, Susan Calman and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cat

It's Friday night and everyone's looking forward to their weekend plans. But the journey home is struck with disaster when a celebrity cat goes missing on the train - Artemis Montmorency Wolfhandle the Third is potentially the new face of Kitty Krunch Cat Food but is set to miss a crucial audition if the train crew can't track her down. Meanwhile, Dev's plans for a hot date are thrown into turmoil when he learns the bitter truth about his receding hairline.

BBC Three 7:10pm (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.

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 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?

Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Naga Munchetty, David Mitchell, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Alex Brooker, Lee Mack, Melvyn Hayes

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (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 8pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 27, Episode 5

Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as cars, Coca-Cola, donkeys and tomatoes. David Mitchell hosts.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 1 - Going Bodmin

Doctor 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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Junior Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rose Matafeo, Mike Wozniak

Junior Taskmaster

Episode 6 - You Can't Milk A Pigeon

It's the first semi-final, which means we're getting dangerously close to finding out who'll be taking home Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo's golden bonce. The contestants are on tenterhooks, Rose is scrutinising their every move, and Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak has even combed his moustache. Our semi-finalists perform a poem about their favourite celebrity and tell some secrets to a milkman called Mark.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 10

Stephen Mangan guest hosts. Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey makes his debut appearance, as does comedian Rachel Parris.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 3 - The Curse Of Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean demonstrates diving and sandwich-making.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
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 11, Episode 7

Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman Prefer

Dr 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Richard (Greg McHugh), Lydia Bartlett (Samantha Spiro)

Only Child

Episode 4 - The Thespian

Richard battles medical receptionists - and a stubborn Ken - in order to secure Ken a doctor's appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Comic Relief Special - Mr. Bean's Red Nose Day

Mr. Bean visits the police station to report items stolen from his car... It'd be far easier if he wasn't on a sponsored silence!

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
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 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
All The Young Dudes. Patrick (Jim Sweeney)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Waterloo Sunset

Moira has some exciting news for Joe, who cannot contain it without telling everyone else.

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 - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

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 10

Charlie Brooker assumes the role of host, with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett and comedian Phil Wang joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert, Melanie Brown, Alex Jones

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Christmas Special

Rhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Joel Corry, Sophie Willan, Greg Davies, Self Esteem, Joe Wilkinson, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 9

Joel Corry, Self Esteem and Joe Wilkinson join guest captain Sophie Willan and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Olga Koch, Emmanuel Sonubi, Milo McCabe

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 5 - Emmanuel Sonubi, Troy Hawke, Olga Koch

Emmanuel Sonubi hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Troy Hawke and Olga Koch.

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

Still Game

Series 6, Episode 6 - Recipe

Jack and Victor discover Pete the Jakey was the inventor of the famous Beefy bake and seek recompense on his behalf. Tam and Frances are having marital problems. Who can offer council... Navid?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries. Alasdair Beckett-King

Wing It

Episode 1 - The Cow Who Flew Through The Moon

Alasdair Beckett-King plays host to a panel of improv comedy all stars in this new spontaneous series, full of ridiculous challenges & completely made up games.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 31, Episode 8

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Jameela Jamil and Fin Taylor.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 10

Join Des Clarke and guests Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Josie Long and Raymond Mearns as they offer their own take on the last seven days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dartford

Mark performs from Dartford's Mick Jagger Centre in his home county of Kent, where he talks about the peasants' revolt, gypsy tart, Mick Jagger and what one resident calls the Road To Hell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Daniel Craig, Nicola Coughlan, Graham Norton, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 11 - Daniel Craig, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Nicola Coughlan, Flo

Daniel Craig says he couldn't have made Queer while he was still doing Bond, Nicola Coughlan can't say anything about Doctor Who, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin talk about their new movie, and Flo performs live in the studio.

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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority. Danny Bhoy

Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority

Stand-up set from the Scottish comic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Clayton Grange. Image shows from L to R: Professor Saunders (Anthony Head), Alice Jameson (Stephanie Racine), Lionel (Don Gilet), Geoff Prowse (Neil Warhurst), Roger Bucks (Paul Barnhill). Copyright: BBC

Clayton Grange

Series 1, Episode 2

The team of brilliantly stupid scientists attempt to solve the global fuel crisis. With a hamster.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

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

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
The History Boys

The History Boys

Film adaptation of Alan Bennett's acclaimed stage play about eight history students.

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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 Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the first series.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High. Sean (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Dead Swan

Sean gets some old holiday snaps developed and finds himself in trouble.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (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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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.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (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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Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Stand Up. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Stand Up

Jimmy Carr's second live DVD, recorded in 2005 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, presented for TV audiences.

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CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 5, Episode 3

Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating AJ Odudu, Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks and Stephen Bailey in a series of silly games.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton

QI

Series R, Episode 3 - Road And Rail

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about road, rail and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton and Holly Walsh.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:30am (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 Three 1:50am (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Penelope (Celeste Dring)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 5 - Schnecker

Liam finds himself doing cocaine with a stranger and wonders, was he always so reckless?

U&Dave channel logo 2am
50 min version
(repeat)
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QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Maisie Adam: Appraisal. Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam: Appraisal

2024 stand-up special from Maisie Adam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Up The Garden Path

Up The Garden Path

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Soft-Hearted Little Thing

More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

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Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your Tape

In an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

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

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Katie (Tilly Steele), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 6 - The First Time

After an argument with Jess, Liam is nostalgic for the simplicity of first love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Doctor In The House

Doctor In The House

Episode 7 - Our First Baby

Medic Simon Sparrow is thrown in the deep end on St. Swithins' antenatal ward.

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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 - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Mam (Mark Benton)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 5 - A Smoggie Birthday

The gang learn that it's Stewart's birthday, but he doesn't want them to make a big fuss out of it in case his grandmother or colleagues find out he's gay. The queens come up with a cunning plan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cat

It's Friday night and everyone's looking forward to their weekend plans. But the journey home is struck with disaster when a celebrity cat goes missing on the train - Artemis Montmorency Wolfhandle the Third is potentially the new face of Kitty Krunch Cat Food but is set to miss a crucial audition if the train crew can't track her down. Meanwhile, Dev's plans for a hot date are thrown into turmoil when he learns the bitter truth about his receding hairline.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert, Melanie Brown, Alex Jones

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Christmas Special

Rhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Sal (Patsy Lowe)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 6 - A Smoggie Pride

It's Middlesbrough Pride! Mam is hosting the main stage and has booked a Girls Aloud drag tribute act. It 'promises' to be a banger.

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Junior Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rose Matafeo, Mike Wozniak

Junior Taskmaster

Episode 6 - You Can't Milk A Pigeon

It's the first semi-final, which means we're getting dangerously close to finding out who'll be taking home Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo's golden bonce. The contestants are on tenterhooks, Rose is scrutinising their every move, and Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak has even combed his moustache. Our semi-finalists perform a poem about their favourite celebrity and tell some secrets to a milkman called Mark.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 27, Episode 5

Pippa Evans, Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Simon Evans are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as cars, Coca-Cola, donkeys and tomatoes. David Mitchell hosts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
All The Young Dudes. Patrick (Jim Sweeney)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Waterloo Sunset

Moira has some exciting news for Joe, who cannot contain it without telling everyone else.

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