British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 11th December 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

Talking Pictures TV 7:15am (repeat)
Keep It Clean

Keep It Clean

A marketing whizz-kid attempts to help his brother-in-law secure funds for a miraculous cleaning product he has invented.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need Hands

Arthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 5 - Being Yourself

Roy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall

A television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.

London Live 8am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head Hunter

Shirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 16 - Sorted

Py drops Ird's button collection in the potato patch so Wussywat and Duckadile sort them out with Ortus's shiny sieve and a shakey shake dance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (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

Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45am (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?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (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 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.

ITV Encore 9:55am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

London Live 10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless Fuming

Sean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

London Live 10:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative Strangers

Porkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture

The station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean Phone

Mr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle Bean

Mr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal

Bren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:15pm (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, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 5 - ...The 'Ouses In Between

A foggy night in London town leads Gary into a close encounter with Jack the Ripper.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore

A chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (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 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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

TNT Sports 1 logo 1:45pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (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, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The Night

Sharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.

The Africa Channel 2:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 7 - Porkpies

Michael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 15

This episode's jokers are Wormholt Park versus Cestria.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog Day

It's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 5, Episode 5

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash Machine

Mr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 21 - The Intruder

When the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (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

Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable Muscroft

In a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 12 - Big Penfold

The world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 32 - Picnic In The Park

Boj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (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 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen Trouble

Canteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?

When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.

ITV Encore 5:35pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

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

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short Alien

When Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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

Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's Rules

Just as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 5 - ...The 'Ouses In Between

A foggy night in London town leads Gary into a close encounter with Jack the Ripper.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!

Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative Strangers

Porkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 7 - Porkpies

Michael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's Boyfriend

In line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 50, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell plus guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Andy Hamilton.

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 6

Jonathan Ross, Doctor Who actor Matt Smith, and British hurdling champion Perri Shakes-Drayton join the teams. Plus Kriss Akabusi pops up too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's Boyfriend

In line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 3

Kayleigh is running late but John is determined to get to work on time as the last thing he needs on the journey are any further delays.

BT Sport 10pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.

Comedy Central Extra 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 Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Danny Bhoy, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 7 - Middle Muddle

With Aisling Bea, Danny Bhoy and Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Crackanory. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Truth About Suz & The Vexed Message

In the penultimate episode's opening story, after lying about having a wife, Alan finds an unlikely date for the office awards ceremony. The second of tonight's stories sees a man mistakenly send a text message intended for his wife to his boss and so does everything he can to get his hands on the phone. Read by Morgana Robinson and Greg Davies.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl Pilkington

Lady Colin Campbell joins Alan to discuss her experience on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; One Direction join Alan for a chat, and perform History; and The Moaning of Life star Karl Pilkington talks to Alan too.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 8

David Walliams and Melanie C join the fun as the debut series of the lively music and comedy show concludes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part Two

In the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben Ashenden regales us with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot and Joe Lycett tells us all about the Krays.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 6 - Outrage

Sam asks if moral outrage is out of control, MP Mike Freer speculates on Donald Trump's sexuality and Bobby Mair takes on Tyson Fury.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, Sia

Kurt Russell talks about Elvis, Tina Fey says she almost made Robert De Niro laugh, Josh Widdicombe talks about his Hobbit ambitions and Sia says she wants to reveal more of herself.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The Night

Sharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 3

Kayleigh is running late but John is determined to get to work on time as the last thing he needs on the journey are any further delays.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & Away

Geoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny Bhoy

Lee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & Away

Geoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Crackanory. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Truth About Suz & The Vexed Message

In the penultimate episode's opening story, after lying about having a wife, Alan finds an unlikely date for the office awards ceremony. The second of tonight's stories sees a man mistakenly send a text message intended for his wife to his boss and so does everything he can to get his hands on the phone. Read by Morgana Robinson and Greg Davies.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dry Run

Bunny and Laura are astonished and appalled to find out that Meg hasn't had sex in almost a year. They convince her to go on a "dry run" with someone she doesn't really fancy that much.

TNT Sports 1 logo 1am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.

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Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 6

Pharmacist Brian proves sceptical about giving blood when a donor bank sets up in store.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 4

Ben Ashenden regales us with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot and Joe Lycett tells us all about the Krays.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & Away

Geoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dry Run

Bunny and Laura are astonished and appalled to find out that Meg hasn't had sex in almost a year. They convince her to go on a "dry run" with someone she doesn't really fancy that much.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part Two

In the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.

BBC Three 1:45am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Stand Up

Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
Tripped. Image shows from L to R: Danny Gates (Blake Harrison), Callum (Richard Gadd). Copyright: Mammoth Screen / Two Brothers Pictures

Tripped

Episode 1

Milo consumes a bag of magic mushrooms in the toilet and bids Danny farewell forever. Suddenly a man with a massive sword materialises in mid-air above his coffee table - it's Danny, but a different Danny in armour and with a beard.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl Pilkington

Lady Colin Campbell joins Alan to discuss her experience on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; One Direction join Alan for a chat, and perform History; and The Moaning of Life star Karl Pilkington talks to Alan too.

ITV Encore 2:05am (repeat)
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Pete Gifford (John Thomson), Karen Marsden (Hermione Norris), David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Jenny Gifford (Fay Ripley), Adam Williams (James Nesbitt)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

London Live 2:15am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mettle

After several failed attempts at work, Daisy meets her match in boss Tina at a restaurant she is working in. Whilst Daisy finds herself trapped in a bizarre parallel world to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Tim and Mike get stuck in a tense row about Robot Wars. Brian has an accident that also boosts his artistic career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A Piddle

René and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 1 - Signs

After Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he's determined to see her again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A Picnic

After discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Together. Image shows left to right: Ellen Baxter (Cara Theobold), Tom (Jonny Sweet)

Together

Episode 2 - The Real You

Their first proper date has gone pretty well - although Tom's told a few tall tales about his personal circumstances. Ellen, meanwhile, is facing the repercussions of her road incident.

BT Sport 5am (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 6

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.

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