Schedule Wednesday 18th December 2024
6am60 min
Bad Sisters
Series 2, Episode 7 - How To Pick A PrickThe sisters hunt for the truth after a shocking betrayal while Houlihan goes head-to-head with Loftus.
2:15pm45 min
Christmas Past
When two pranksters target a grumpy man who looks like Santa Claus, they unwittingly open a Pandora's box wrapped up as a Christmas parcel.
3pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 12, Episode 2A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
6:25pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.
6:30pm
(repeat)
You Heard It Here First
Series 2, Episode 6Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Donna Preston, Jon Long, Glenn Moore and Sara Pascoe.
7pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
7pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 7Tom Allen, Geoff Norcott, Vicki Pepperdine and Esme Young join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.
8pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - Rob & Romesh Vs ChristmasA 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.
8pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
8pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
8:45pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The ChâteauGeneral Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?
9pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series U, Episode 3 - UnitedSandi Toksvig, Nabil Abdulrashid, Bill Bailey, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Alan Davies are all in it together for this United episode.
9pm60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Christmas SpecialGreg Davies hosts a festive edition of the quiz with Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson and Jordan North joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix and a returning Daisy May Cooper.
9pm
(repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
9:40pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 3Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.
10pm
(repeat)
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.
10pm
(repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing
A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.
10pm
(repeat)
Motherland
Series 1, Episode 6 - The CaretakerJulia's childcare problems are solved after she finds the perfect Nanny, but her friendship with Liz is strained.
10:25pm
(repeat)
Bad Education
Christmas Special - A Christmas CarolAn extra special musical-themed Christmas spectacular, starring Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Mathew Horne and Vicki Pepperdine alongside the cast of Class K as they've never been seen before.
10:30pm50 min
Janey Godley: Still Got It
Filmed in 2022, during her chemotherapy treatment, Janey Godley faces up to her mistakes in a hilarious, touching and scorchingly honest stand-up comedy performance.
11pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - White BoxHaving broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...
11pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts the panel show, with Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Richard Osman, Tom Allen, Sophie Hermann and Sophie Duker what occurred in 2019.
11pm
(repeat)
The Tim Vine Chat Show
2021 Christmas SpecialTim pulls a cracker with the Great British Public and delivers a sleigh full of Christmas one-liners in this, the festive radio treat that features interviews with the audience as well as Tim's world famous one-liners and songs.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Brassic
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Very Brassic ChristmasThe plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler's school ruining his nativity. Vinnie, Erin, Tommo, Cardi, Carol, Ashely and JJ must now bring on their A Game and help save Christmas the Brassic way. Bring on a heist at a winter wonderland, a fight with a man called Dick Dolphin, babysitting Chris's Aunt and the best Nativity ever staged. Co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.
11:55pm
(repeat)
Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 5 - Black StonesRoss asks Liam to record a short 'congratulations' message to be played at his wedding. But when Jess is impressed by another guest's video, his competitive instincts kick in.
Midnight
(repeat)
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect ChristmasMiranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.