Television
TV schedule Saturday 12th December 2015
It's A Great Day
Racing to finish the flooring in a new housing estate before it is opened by a princess, builder Bob Grove accepts some tiles that prove to be stolen.
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 11 - The LodgerBetween decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Special - 1974Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress PartyWhen Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.
Not So Dusty
Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral BeanMr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas
Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 15 - Super SpyMr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 17 - PlayWussywat wants to help Eli have some adventurous fun so he sets about making her an adventure playground in the Garden. But what will he use for play equipment?
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe 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.
Where There's A Will
A repeat of this 1955 film.
A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing TigersJas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 16Reporting from some roadworks, Gail Force struggles to make herself heard over a very noisy drill.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 9 - Ken KongDuring a swimming test in the middle of winter in the dreaded Strange Hill swimming pool, the kids discover a mysterious paradise island in the middle of the pool.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 7 - Mirror MirrorResus feels like he's the family embarrassment, and wishes he was the vampire his parents dreamed of.
To The Manor Born
Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary SpecialAudrey 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.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Special - 1974Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas
Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 19 - Just In A DreamRobert invents a dream machine to discover the funny thing that Justin is dreaming about.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 6 - Nowt So QueerPortwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr Ellingham and headmistress Louisa Glasson.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 14Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.
Trigger Happy TV
A selection of episodes from the first series of the hidden camera comedy.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the sitcom about snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').
A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew AwayVictor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee 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.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the second series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Red Dwarf
A selection of episodes from Series VI and Series VII of the sci-fi sitcom.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 1 - From Stage To ScreenA tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.
Green Wing
Final Special - The SpecialIn the final ever episode, Martin presents a mime at a funeral, Alan and Joanna are on the run, Boyce encounters someone even more vile than Statham, the Office Girls go feral with Karen undergoing a dramatic change of personality, and Caroline finally gets married... but to whom?
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry AldertonAdam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.
Paul
Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled PinkThe arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!
Crackanory
Series 3, Episode 6 - Unlucky For Sam & Bob's HouseFirst up is the story of a young student who tries to convince his extremely superstitious elderly landlady that her beliefs are unfounded. In the last tale of the series a man attempts to hide the CIA agent living under his house from his girlfriend. Is he really tracking an imminent alien invasion? Read by Simon Bird and Tamsin Greig.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 9, Episode 9 - John Bishop, Ellie GouldingJonathan is joined by comedian John Bishop, while music and chat comes from award-winning singer Ellie Goulding.
Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Omega ManProfessor Lance Graumann, a leading authority on extra terrestrial phenomena, invites Maddy to see his latest discovery - a perfectly preserved alien skeleton. But how could it have disappeared before they've opened the case?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For HeatherDel is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.
Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
French And Saunders
2002 Specials, Easter Special - French And Saunders Easter Special - The EggDawn and Jennifer star in their own version of Lord of the Rings, in which they search for an Oscar. Bono and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also make unusual appearances.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon hosts a Christmas special of the outrageous panel show. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Gino D'Acampo welcome former member of The Wanted Jay McGuiness, former pop star Louise Redknapp, actress Michelle Keegan and comedian Jimmy Carr to their teams as they join in the festive fun.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and guests return with a special festive edition of the topical comedy show.
Can You Keep It Up For A Week?
Infamous 1974 sex comedy, starring Jeremy Bulloch as walking disaster-area Gil.
The League Of Gentlemen
Christmas SpecialVicar Bernice has an unforgettable Christmas Eve when she is forced to listen to three spooky Christmas tales told by her parishioners.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 6 - DrunkAfter Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.
Adam Hills: Happyism Live
TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.
Crackanory
Series 3, Episode 6 - Unlucky For Sam & Bob's HouseFirst up is the story of a young student who tries to convince his extremely superstitious elderly landlady that her beliefs are unfounded. In the last tale of the series a man attempts to hide the CIA agent living under his house from his girlfriend. Is he really tracking an imminent alien invasion? Read by Simon Bird and Tamsin Greig.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 6Kerry Howard on the pirate Blackbeard, Joel Dommett yaks Colonel Blood stealing the crown jewels, and Tiff Stevenson talks Henry VIII starting a war.
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
Viral Tap
Episode 7Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with Jim Chapman and Jameela Jamil.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl PilkingtonLady 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.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field TripIt's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.
Have I Got News For You
Series 45, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Frank Skinner in the host's chair with guest panellists Matt Forde and Miles Jupp.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
French And Saunders
2002 Specials, Easter Special - French And Saunders Easter Special - The EggDawn and Jennifer star in their own version of Lord of the Rings, in which they search for an Oscar. Bono and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also make unusual appearances.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.
Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
The IT Crowd
Special - The Internet Is ComingAll 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.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Spirit Of NouvionWith the resistance running low on funds, Michelle orders René to tunnel into Herr Flick's headquarters and steal the Fallen Madonna from his safe. Meanwhile, the newspaper is looking to crown a local woman the 'Spirit of Nouvion'.
Together
Episode 3 - CupidTom's mind is set on transforming Ellen's birthday; inviting her round for the lasagne she misses so much. His dad and his dad's snails help to ensure it's an unforgettable night.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.
Together
Episode 4 - SharpeAn episode of Sharpe inspires Tom to invite Ellen to the most romantic spot in the UK. His parents, sister, Ellen's flatmate and ex all decide to come too.