Television
TV schedule Wednesday 29th December 2010
12:20pm30 min
Just William
Episode 2 - Parrots For EthelExotic Uncle Neville has come to stay, and William decides to give a lecture on 'intrestin' animals. But with only a dead dormouse and a caterpillar on the bill, things are not looking too promising.
7pm
(repeat)
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Documentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.
9pm60 min
Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
9pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
9:40pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 6 - The GermansSybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's EveIt's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedJohn Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.
10:30pm45 min version
QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
10:30pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 6The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.
10:35pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 7Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
10:55pm
(repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 5, Christmas Special - Chris Evans, Mickey Rourke, Catherine Tate, The WantedAlan is joined by Chris Evans, Mickey Rourke, Catherine Tate and boy band The Wanted for his Christmas special.
11pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 4It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.
11:05pm
(repeat)
Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
11:15pm
(repeat)
The Goodies
Episode 2.13, Double Trouble: The Goodies are informed by the police that they are really Baddies.
11:30pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 5It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.
11:45pm
(repeat)
Andy Parsons - Britain's Got Idiots
A TV broadcast of Andy Parsons' 2009 stand-up comedy tour.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 6Who will guess how much Lee is willing to spend on his girlfriend? Meanwhile dim premiership footballer Jason Bent launches his autobiography.