TV schedule for 13th December 2014 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

6:10am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

6:25am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.

7:10am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.

7:15am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

7:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 38 - Double Trouble

Mr Bean is over the moon when he meets Mr Pod - the two men have so much in common: the same shirt, jacket, trousers and even underpants. And to top it all, Pod is Bean's spitting image. But Mr Bean falls to earth with a bump when his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, finds Mr Pod much better looking than him.

8:15am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

8:35am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

8:55am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

10am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

10:40am (repeat)

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...

10:50am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

11:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal Bean

Mr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.

11:20am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

11:55am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

12:30pm (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 3

The helpful bees find themselves in space, Sticky Martin struggles to release a bird of prey and there is a special delivery in the Museum of Imagination.

12:45pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 14, Episode 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

1:25pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.

2:05pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

A selection of six episodes of the children's comedy.

2:35pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

2:40pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal Bean

Mr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.

2:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.

3pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

A repeat run of the entire Series V.

3:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

4:25pm (repeat)

My Phone Genie

Episode 23 - Technical Hitch

Jaz's phone breaks and results in her being sent an older model with a much older Genie. Nobody ever reads the manual!

4:30pm (repeat)

Butterflies

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Wendy Craig.

4:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To Earth

Compo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?

5:30pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Episode 11 - Bermuda Calling

The family are stunned by Mike's big news. He's been offered a new job - a year in Bermuda!

5:50pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.

6pm (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 12 - Wreath

Charlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.

6:55pm (repeat)

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...

7pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother Redcap

A high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?

7pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blood Is Thicker

Doc Martin visits the Flint brothers at the remote country home they share with their father Victor and mother Doreen. Martin is also deeply troubled by the arrival of Mark's rude, overbearing sister in the village: a herbalist who is prescribing his patients all sorts of remedies.

8pm (repeat)

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of Christmas

Clive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.

8pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 5 - Miracle In Crooked Lane

How could a 1970s sex kitten in a coma in hospital be seen heading for a local church to make her peace with God? There's a man in a duffel coat and shaggy hair who thinks he has the answer.

8pm (repeat)

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the first series of Channel 4's longest running sitcom.

8pm
30 min

Perry And Croft: Made In Britain

Episode 4 - The Wind Of Change

This episode looks at the how each series encapsulates an end of an era, reflecting old ideas as they faded and how a new British identity was forged.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 9 - House And Home

With Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

8:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

9pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

9pm (repeat)

Coupling

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Sarah Alexander sitcom.

9pm
45 min version

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series K, Episode 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

9:45pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr and the regulars are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with the help of Joe Lycett.

10pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of three Christmas specials from the satirical panel game.

10:35pm
65 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 7, Episode 9 - James Corden, Jon Hamm, Boris Johnson, Keith Lemon, Tulisa Contostavlos, Paloma Faith

Jonathan's guests this week are actor and comedian James Corden, Mad Men's Jon Hamm, London mayor Boris Johnson, Through The Keyhole host Keith Lemon and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos who opens up about a controversial year. There is also music from chart-smashing style queen Paloma Faith.

10:40pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

10:50pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich Hall

Jack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.

10:50pm
65 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

11:15pm (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

11:30pm (repeat)

Coupling

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Sarah Alexander sitcom.

11:35pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 12, Christmas Special

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, rapper Professor Green and TV personality Joey Essex join Keith and co for a festive special of the panel show.

11:55pm (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

11:55pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home Alone

Will's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.

Midnight (repeat)

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

Midnight (repeat)

Red Dwarf

A repeat run of the entire Series V.

12:30am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

12:40am (repeat)

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.

12:50am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

1:10am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 5 - Porridge

Whilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.

1:20am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 4

Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.