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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 27th December 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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

A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7am (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
Yonderland. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 3 - Reformation

Debbie learns that, sometimes, honesty isn't the best policy when she and Elf bump into the Monks of Old John.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 7 - Read All About It

Engaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Ultimate Prize

Excitement bubbles as the residents of Yonderland prepare for Ye Grand Tournament, the equivalent of the Olympics for the realm's knights.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

CBBC comedy set in a spoof news studio. The show takes in the past seven days, looking at news and popular culture.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am
20 min
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 1, Highlights Special

Bob Roberts and Felicity Bond are in the DNN gallery to look back at some of their favourite moments from DNN's first series of hilarious headline news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 49 - Street Of Dreams

A popular quiz show comes to Bottom Knocker Street. Can a quiz show make all of your dreams come true?

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am
15 min
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 50 - Cowdrey's Replacement

When Cowdrey suffers a blow to the head, Councillor Sally Dervish from Lowest Mintworth is brought in as a replacement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:05am (repeat)
Carry On At Your Convenience. Image shows from L to R: Vic Spanner (Kenneth Cope), Willie (Geoffrey Hughes), Sid Plummer (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On At Your Convenience

Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Tobacconist (Omid Djalili), Omid (Ashley Kumar)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 8 - Omid Djalili's Little Cracker

Omid Djalili is a 22-year-old with a plan. A one-man show will kick-start his journey to Hollywood

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 2

The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 11 - Film Night

Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

Comedy Central 12pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

U&Drama channel logo 12:10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

CITV 12:20pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

A selection of five episodes of the surreal CITV comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

A selection of episodes from the second series of the semi-animated children's sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:25pm
30 min
Open All Hours: A Celebration. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, David Jason. Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours: A Celebration

Documentary examining the enduring appeal of sitcom classic Open All Hours, and going behind the scenes of new special Still Open All Hours.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Encounters

Lauren's worst fears are realised when her family meets her older boyfriend Ed for the first time. Ed's ex-wife causes mischief.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20pm (repeat)
Horrid Henry: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Prissy Polly (Kimberley Walsh), Miss Battle-Axe (Anjelica Huston), Moody Margaret (Scarlet Stitt), Horrid Henry (Theo Stevenson), Vic Van Wrinkle (Richard E. Grant), Perfect Peter (Ross Marron)

Horrid Henry: The Movie

Kids' comedy film featuring a host of British comedy stars. Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 3 - Reformation

Debbie learns that, sometimes, honesty isn't the best policy when she and Elf bump into the Monks of Old John.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 6 - Carwash

When Charlie breaks the microwave, he needs a plan to make money for repairs, and thinks car washing may be the perfect solution. He just needs to work out a way to make cars dirty first.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Ultimate Prize

Excitement bubbles as the residents of Yonderland prepare for Ye Grand Tournament, the equivalent of the Olympics for the realm's knights.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Loving. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Loving

Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Joey Ross (Sheridan Smith), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Special - The Grinning Man

Could a madman who preys upon human flesh really be to blame for 70 years worth of disappearances in an attic called 'The Nightmare Room'? Can Jonathan solve the mystery, or will fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross get there first?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:55pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:20pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

A selection of four episodes of Harry Hill's take on a week of telly.

U&Dave channel logo 4:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 43 - Mayor & The Bear

Best to stay off the streets when the bears come to town!

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 44 - Fairy Jail

Councillor Cowdrey has finally committed one bad deed too many and is sent to Fairy Jail. His kinder brother Colin takes charge and all seems fluffy and bright. Surely it is all too good to be true!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

CITV 5:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

CBBC comedy set in a spoof news studio. The show takes in the past seven days, looking at news and popular culture.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
DNN. Image shows from L to R: Bob Roberts (William Andrews), Felicity Bond (Kelly-Anne Lyons). Copyright: BBC

DNN

Series 1, Highlights Special

Bob Roberts and Felicity Bond are in the DNN gallery to look back at some of their favourite moments from DNN's first series of hilarious headline news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 8 - Dirty Ernie

Negatus travels through the portal to Debbie's home under the guise of Dirty Ernie.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (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, Christmas Special - Christmas In Dreamland

Sharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

Comedy Central Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Mrs Bunnichevski (Caroline Quentin)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 4 - Caroline Quentin's Little Cracker

Young Kitty has the starring role in her ballet school's Christmas production of The Nutcracker and she wants more than anything for her mum to be in the audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

U&Drama channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Joey Ross (Sheridan Smith), Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Special - The Grinning Man

Could a madman who preys upon human flesh really be to blame for 70 years worth of disappearances in an attic called 'The Nightmare Room'? Can Jonathan solve the mystery, or will fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross get there first?

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: Richard Ayoade, Dara O Briain, Kristen Schaal, Jimmy Carr, Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Hot Sauce / Channel 4 Television Corporation

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 16 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2013

Jimmy Carr hosts the annual quiz with teams of Jack Whitehall and Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain with Kristen Schaal, and Noel Fielding with Richard Ayoade.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Christmas Special - Strangers In The Night

It's New Year's Eve and staff are hoping to be dismissed early. There's no such luck, unfortunately, due to a freak snow storm.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
35 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Ash (Iwan Rheon), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 1, Christmas Special

Freddie and Stuart have invited all of their friends to the flat for a traditional Christmas dinner. But a secret threatens to break up the whole group.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners Movie. Image shows from L to R: Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

Channel 5 logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Little Crackers. Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 9 - Paul O'Grady's Little Cracker

Controversial horror film The Exorcist has just been released and it's terrifying cinema goers up and down the country. Including 18-year-old Paul O'Grady.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

Festive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Andy Parsons Gruntled Live. Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons Gruntled Live

Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.

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 40, Episode 7

Martin Clunes acts as guest host, with Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr as guest panellists.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Christmas Special

Gavin invites Julie over for Christmas dinner and, understandably, she thinks this is going to be the mistletoe moment she's been waiting for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 2 - Three Dinners

Debs invites Tim to dinner in the hope of quelling Ellie's infatuation with him. Meanwhile, Ed's past catches up with him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lollipop Man Cometh

Tom has a part in a small local theatre production, which has somehow attracted Tom Cruise to the lead role. Preparing for the premiere performance in his dressing room stress levels begin to rise, and with a little of Linda's mis-assistance, his make-up takes a turn for the bizarre.

U&Drama channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 5 - Christmas

GOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.

VIVA 11pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the first series of the adult BBC Three sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

The Plank

Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

An award-winning comedy about four teenagers growing up in suburbia.

Comedy Central 11:10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas comedy specials hosted and curated by John Bishop, filmed in London's thriving West End.

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Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 10, Highlights Special - Parallel Juicyverse Part 2

Keith is still in the parallel universe where everything is the complete opposite. He revisits the best bits of Celebrity Juice Series 10.

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The Spa. Alison (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Spa

Christmas Special - Strangers In The Night

It's New Year's Eve and staff are hoping to be dismissed early. There's no such luck, unfortunately, due to a freak snow storm.

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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 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In Dreamland

Sharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 5

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.

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PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Whatheather

When Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.

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John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas comedy specials hosted and curated by John Bishop, filmed in London's thriving West End.

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Ambassadors. Image shows from L to R: Neil Tilly (Robert Webb), Keith Davis (David Mitchell)

Ambassadors

Episode 1 - The Rabbit Never Escapes

Keith Davis, the new British ambassador to Tazbekistan, is tasked with securing a multi-billion pound contract with the country's government. It's thrown into jeopardy when a pompous human rights activist gets himself arrested.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

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John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas comedy specials hosted and curated by John Bishop, filmed in London's thriving West End.

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Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 2, Episode 4

In the fourth episode Terry Tibbs hosts his own Jerry Springer-style studio chat show in America with his son Lionel.

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Backchat. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Backchat

Series 1, Christmas Special

Jack Whitehall and his father invite a whole host of Christmas guests to join them for this festive edition of their chat show, including comedian Lee Mack and the cast of Jack's sitcom, Bad Education.

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Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 1, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon returns to look around the homes of three new mystery celebrities in this Christmas special. The guests are Julian Clary and Barbara Windsor.

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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

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QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Sitcom set in a computer support department. The staff are IT geeks Roy and Moss, and their boss Jen, who knows nothing about computers.

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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

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

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Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lollipop Man Cometh

Tom has a part in a small local theatre production, which has somehow attracted Tom Cruise to the lead role. Preparing for the premiere performance in his dressing room stress levels begin to rise, and with a little of Linda's mis-assistance, his make-up takes a turn for the bizarre.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Sitcom set in a computer support department. The staff are IT geeks Roy and Moss, and their boss Jen, who knows nothing about computers.

BBC Three 1:35am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the team are joined by Nick's new number two, Corporal Gordon House aka Towerblock. Having finished top of the class he thinks he knows it all, but things are quite different out in the field.

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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

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Mainland

Ted and Dougal take Father Jack to the mainland to get new glasses. Leaving him at the optician, they visit a nearby cave complex and tourist attraction, where they bump into Richard Wilson...

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Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

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A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

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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 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In Dreamland

Sharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...

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45 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 40, Episode 7

Martin Clunes acts as guest host, with Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr as guest panellists.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

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Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 4

Hoping to pull the comedy rabbit from their sleeves in Brixton this week are actor, presenter and funnyman Rufus Hound and musician and comic Reggie Watts.

Comedy Central Extra 2:45am (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, Christmas Special

A Christmas special to finish the series. Guests include Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Music comes from Little Mix.

BBC Three 3:05am (repeat)
Fuzzbox. Copyright: My Pockets

Fuzzbox

Sketch show pilot in which puppets are used to act out real-life conversations between teenagers.

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A Bit Of A Do. Ted Simcock (David Jason). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

A Bit Of A Do

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)

Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.

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Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Features Commissioner (Joanna Lumley), Jo (Ottilie Mackintosh)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2012, Episode 1 - Joanna Lumley's Little Cracker

Nineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.

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