British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 31st December 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

A selection of four episodes featuring Harry Hill's tkae on a week of telly. Repeated again as of 09.55 and 16.15.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Duty Free Christmas

Once again, David persuades Amy to spend a holiday in Spain, but this time at Christmas. By an amazing quirk of fate, Linda and Robert are in the same hotel. David recommences his pursuit of Linda.

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

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Heart Of The Sun

Used to expecting the unexpected in Yonderland, Debbie is captured and taken to Ninny village this week.

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 11 - Lucky Becky

In her never-ending quest for popularity, Becky attempts to join the cheerleading squad. Donning a manky old bunny costume, she seems to begin bringing very good luck to those around her.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (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 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Little Johnny (Thomas Mills), Kevin (Johnny Vegas)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 11 - Johnny Vegas' Little Cracker

Santa's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:45am (repeat)
Little Crackers. Comedian (Alan Davies)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 5 - Alan Davies' Little Cracker

The adage about a man and his dog is put to the test in a short inspired and co-written by Alan Davies.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah Cheater

A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In Peckham

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

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 from the surreal CITV comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10pm (repeat)
The Ladykillers. Image shows from L to R: Major Claude Courtney (Cecil Parker), Harry Robinson (Peter Sellers), Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce (Katie Johnson), 'One-Round' Lawson (Danny Green). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Ladykillers

Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. A gang of robbers meet their match in a little old lady.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:35pm (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 5 - The Legend Of Old McCready

A ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15pm (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 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

U&Dave channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

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

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Idiot King

Debbie and Negatus meet face-to-face for the first time while camping in the forest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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 10 - Bee Boy

Hannah tries to come up with a new business idea for her school project and starts to worry when her super-competitive dad offers to help. Dad starts a cake sale and enters into a bitter rivalry with Mr Leith.

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

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Heart Of The Sun

Used to expecting the unexpected in Yonderland, Debbie is captured and taken to Ninny village this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35pm (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 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:50pm (repeat)
St Trinian's. Image shows from L to R: Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Kelly Jones (Gemma Arterton), Polly (Lily Cole), Taylor (Kathryn Drysdale), Peaches (Amara Karan), Celia (Juno Temple), Chloe (Antonia Bernath), Chelsea Parker (Tamsin Egerton), Andrea (Paloma Faith). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's

Revival of the classic film series, sttarring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. The girls rally round when the school is faced with financial ruin.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 1, Episode 4

A Rocker tries to park her mobility scooter between two unfortunate cars, and an elderly couple ask a mobile phone salesman for help with Angry Birds.

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Julian Clary. Copyright: Twofour

God Save The Queens

Episode 3

In the final episode, God Save The Queens looks at the reigning queens of camp who grace our television screens day-in, day-out. Includes the stories of Lily Savage, Julian Clary, Graham Norton and Louie Spence.

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 6

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Kind Hearts And Coronets. The General D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Ealing Studios

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under

Episode 1

Cameras follow Steve Coogan on his 2009 live tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
170 min
Tommy Cooper

Greatest Stand Up Comedians

3-hour clip show for Channel 5, looking at the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Daniela Nardini), Ian (Kevin Guthrie), Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Pilot, Episode 1 - Two Doors Down

One-off comedy set in a chaotic New Year's party thrown by Eric and Beth Baird as they count down to the Hogmanay bells in traditional Scottish style.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular

Alan Carr prepares Channel 4 for 2014 with guests James Corden, Keith Lemon, Ben Cohen and Abbey Clancy. Plus live music from Tinie Tempah and Katy B.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

BBC Three 9:50pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under

Episode 2

The second part of the documentary which observes Steve Coogan on his 2009 live tour of Australia and New Zealand.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!. Kenneth Williams (Michael Sheen)

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Biopic starring Michael Sheen as Carry On star Kenneth Williams. A portrait of a fastidious performer who hankered after recognition.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
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

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom. Repeated again as of 00.15.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Special - The Internet Is Coming

All four stars of the award-winning IT Crowd - Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry - reunite for a one-off special episode written and directed by Graham Linehan.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Christmas Special

Josh Widdicombe, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Katherine Ryan are amongst the comedians offering up festive jokes.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
55 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 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 14, New Year Special - Monty Python, Anchorman 2, Joan and Jackie Collins, Frank Skinner, Michael Bublé

Will Ferrell and his co-stars chat about Anchorman 2, The Pythons talk about reuniting, Joan and Jackie Collins say they see each other all the time, Michael Bublé tells how he laughed his way through his son's birth and Frank Skinner says he likes a good argument.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
60 min
Funny Old Year. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Funny Old Year

Series 2, Episode 1 - 2013: A Funny Old Year

Comedy celebration of the memorable highs and lows of 2013. Jason Manford hosts a one hour special giving his unique and personal take on everything from TV to sport, as well as all the gaffes, feuds and trends of the year.

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 6 - The Test

Lauren flies to Ellie's rescue in her hour of need, but in doing so starts to question her future with Ed.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer

TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (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 4

The regulars look back at another week's news with the help of guests Seann Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Milton Jones.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Set List. Copyright: Princess Productions / Susquehanna Hats

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net

Episode 5

Greg Proops, Rich Hall and Maria Bamford take on the Set List challenge in Los Angeles.

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 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

Comedy Central 11pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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

The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments: This one-hour special counts down the top ten moments - as voted for by the viewers - from all three series of The Inbetweeners. The programme also meets the actors who play Neil, Simon, Will and Jay, and hears from celebrity fans of the show.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd Manual. Image shows from L to R: Matt Berry, Katherine Parkinson, Richard Ayoade, Chris O'Dowd. Copyright: Retort

The IT Crowd Manual

Documentary about Channel 4's geek sitcom The IT Crowd. Includes interviews with the cast and crew.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2013

Scotland's premier comedy team look back on the events that made the headlines on and off the pitch.

BBC Four 11:15pm (repeat)
Some People With Jokes. Copyright: BBC

Some People With Jokes

A repeat run of the entire first series of the BBC Four comedy show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the ITV2 panel game.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Walking And Talking. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Kath (Ami Metcalf). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Walking And Talking

Episode 1

Walking home from school after taking a love test, Kath and Mary are accosted by an initially hostile Jimmy the Jew - but Mary has a secret she's brewing up to tell.

U&Drama channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Cold Comfort Farm. Flora Poste (Kate Beckinsale). Credit: BBC, Thames

Cold Comfort Farm

1995 TV film adapted from Stella Gibbons's 1932 book of the same name. Stars Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley and Ian McKellen.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 5

Will Young is in the host chair, along with captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. They are joined by X Factor's Sinitta, comedians Mark Watson and Paul Foot, and cool DJ Toddla T.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

Channel 5 logo 11:50pm (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 12:05am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

The Fans' Favourite Episode: As part of The IT Crowd Night, Channel 4 airs the all-time favourite episode, as voted for by the fans.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (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 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

Comedy Central 12:20am
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour. John Bishop

John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour

A TV broadcast of stand-up comedian John Bishop's Rollercoaster stage show.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:35am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

The Writer's Favourite Episode: The IT Crowd Night comes to an end with the writer, Graham Linehan's favourite episode.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:50am (repeat)
Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Chewin' The Fat

Sketch show centred around the talents of Scottish actors Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 11, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular

Alan Carr prepares Channel 4 for 2014 with guests James Corden, Keith Lemon, Ben Cohen and Abbey Clancy. Plus live music from Tinie Tempah and Katy B.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Fierce Creatures. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Michael Palin), Rollo Lee (John Cleese), Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis), Vince McCain (Kevin Kline)

Fierce Creatures

John Cleese leads the staff (and animals) of an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

A repeat run of the entire first series of the Matt Berry sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am
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 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:20am (repeat)
John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour. John Bishop

John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour

A TV broadcast of stand-up comedian John Bishop's Rollercoaster stage show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (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 6 - Decoy

After a particularly successful audition for the part of Billy the bell-boy in Crossroads, Tom is on a high. Linda's cheered too, when Suze arrives in tears proclaiming that Jez is going to leave her. After a little ploy of Beryl's concoction, are the residents of No. 69 to go their separate ways?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:50am (repeat)
Kevin & Perry Go Large. Image shows from L to R: Kevin (Harry Enfield), Perry (Kathy Burke)

Kevin & Perry Go Large

Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.

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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 6

The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.

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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 4

The regulars look back at another week's news with the help of guests Seann Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Milton Jones.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 1, Episode 1

The jokers go to work in a car showroom, invade people's personal space in a hairdressers, try to get kisses from strangers and make total fools of themselves when they launch a new love potion.

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Cold Comfort Farm. Flora Poste (Kate Beckinsale). Credit: BBC, Thames

Cold Comfort Farm

1995 TV film adapted from Stella Gibbons's 1932 book of the same name. Stars Kate Beckinsale, Joanna Lumley and Ian McKellen.

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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

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.

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Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 5

Anna goes on maternity leave, meaning Holli and Saz compete to be the new manager of the Greenshoots girls' football team. Viva has some troubling thoughts about her ex-boyfriend Rocky, and Amber's ex-boyfriend Brandon needs help.

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Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

ITV hidden camera sketch show created by and starring Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly. Pranks are carried out around the country.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 6

Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Rocky's new girlfriend Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Meanwhile, Anna's baby is due any day.

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Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Colin Smith (Ralf Little), Young Sheridan (Frankie Taylor), Marilyn Smith (Sheridan Smith)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 8 - Sheridan Smith's Little Cracker

One little girl is destined for stardom in a short inspired by the life and times of Sheridan Smith.

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Little Crackers. Shaparak Khorsandi

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2011, Episode 6 - Shappi Khorsandi's Little Cracker

Someone's fondness for Tucker Jenkins goes too far in a short inspired and written by Shappi Khorsandi.

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