Television
TV schedule Monday 9th December 2013
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 21Wildlife park tour guide Sue Keeper gets all her facts wrong about pigs, ever-helpful Humphrey causes trouble for his neighbour as he tries to eat his packed lunch in the park and tap dancer Dan Step gets into all sorts of shoe-related difficulties on the dance floor.
6pm
(repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 2 - The SketchesThe celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.
6pm
(repeat)
Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Idiot KingDebbie and Negatus meet face-to-face for the first time while camping in the forest.
7pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt'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?
7:30pm
Royal Variety Performance
Hosted by John Bishop. Amongst the entertainment is comedy performances from Dame Edna Everage, Hal Cruttenden, Jason Byrne, Jimmy Carr and Seann Walsh.
8pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Special - Party GamesHaving been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...
8pm
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 10 - Between OurselvesWhile Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 8Miranda Hart hosts the topical panel quiz for a third time, with guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Labour's Tom Watson MP.
9:20pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
10pm
(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.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Highlights SpecialKrishnan Guru-Murthy takes a look back at the best bits of this series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks whilst investigating the ludicrous claim that there was a missing episode of the pop quiz, and whether Phill and Noel are part of the cover up.
10pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.
10pm50 min
Fresh Meat
Series 3, Episode 6The housemates get radical as they participate in a university sit-in which Oregon has organised to demonstrate against the forced deportation of a hot Tunisian guy.
10:15pm30 min
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Episode 2This week's comics are Robin Williams, Eddie Pepitone and Brit stand-up Matt Kirshen.
10:35pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 9Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 1, Episode 6Ross stages a 'tat roadshow' in a York strip club and enlists the help of fellow comic Rufus Hound for a human fox hunt.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 6A friendly squash match turns violent; Yumi, Rachel and Olivia celebrate the end of their internship in the dramatic season finale of Young Dreams; and Seb finds a businessman living in a tree in his back garden.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
11:20pm
(repeat)
The Graham Norton Show
Series 14, Episode 8 - Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Hill, Mary Berry, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cliff RichardDaniel Radcliffe says he won't take a break from acting; Mary Berry discusses fashion; Harry Hill talks about Simon Cowell; Andrew Lloyd Webber says his new musical stirred up a hornet's nest; and Cliff Richard talks about retirement.
11:25pm
(repeat)
Man Down
Series 1, Episode 5Dan's finally got a date, although not with Naomi. Brian attempts to offer some assistance.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 8Guest host James Blunt and panellists Harry Judd, Sarah Millican, Sean Paul and Matt Crosby play the pop quiz.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
11:55pm
(repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 11, Episode 15 - Lady Gaga, John Bishop, Heston BlumenthalThis week's guests include Lady Gaga, who tells Alan all about her new album Artpop and gives an exclusive performance of Do What You Want. Also John Bishop, who talks about his Supersonic 2014 tour, and top chef Heston Blumenthal.