TV schedule for 6th December 2015 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (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.

7pm (repeat)

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

7:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

8pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.

9pm (repeat)

Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Special highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.

9pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-Up

Russell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

10:30pm (repeat)

Mock The Week Looks Back At...

Episode 2 - Animals

Highlights include a return to Monsoon Poultry Hospital, Tina the Tortoise on wheels, tales of Hugh Dennis's cat and a quite remarkable stand-up set from the inimitable Frankie Boyle.

10:35pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

10:45pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

11pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?

Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!

11:15pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

11:20pm (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 5 - Mystic Mo

Mrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of stress, and the family rush her to hospital.

11:30pm (repeat)

Shooting Stars

Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting Stars

With Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

11:35pm (repeat)

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

11:50pm (repeat)

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 10 - Chris Hemsworth, Ron Howard, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Bridges, Blake, Dame Shirley Bassey

Lily Tomlin stays silent on her chat with Obama, Chris Hemsworth says Thor changed his life, Ron Howard says he is surprised by his success and Kevin Bridges confuses Lily with his accent, while Shirley Bassey and Blake perform live in the studio.