British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 31st December 2015

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 3

Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Dickens Of A Christmas

When Emma and Peter re-arrange their Christmas plans, Hester and William are left with some empty seats to fill. What ensues could turn out to be the most fun the family's had in quite a while!

U&W channel logo 6:20am (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 21 - Some Holiday

When Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's Day

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (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 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In Hollywood

Sharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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 30, Episode 10 - Goodnight Sweet Ferret

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (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.

U&W channel logo 7:40am (repeat)
Gangsta Granny. Granny (Julia McKenzie)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55am (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things Bright

A reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Gold devotes the entire week to Britain's most popular sitcom.

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

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 27 - Snow

It's a cold snowy day in the garden, so Ird suggests doing some exercises to keep warm. When more snow starts to fall, Ird and Ortus make a snowman, while Duckadile and Wussywat go sledging.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Anarchic comedy game show in which 10 contestants per episode get 50 chances to beat each of a series of simple but difficult challenges.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 4

B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.

Channel 5 logo 9:50am (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 1

It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland

A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

ITV Encore 10:55am (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory Chips

Justin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.

CITV 11:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 19 - Car Wars

Mr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?

CITV 11:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (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.

Talking Pictures TV 11:30am (repeat)
The Time Of His Life

The Time Of His Life

A repeat of this 1955 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 12pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 2

The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Professor Branestawm. Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - Professor Branestawm Returns

When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a substantial sum to fund local inventing, it could mean the end of Professor Branestawm's money troubles.

Talking Pictures TV 1:55pm (repeat)
It's A Wonderful World. Image shows from L to R: Ken Millar (George Cole), Ray Thompson (Terence Morgan). Copyright: Renown Pictures

It's A Wonderful World

Two struggling composers hit on a novel way of producing music - backwards.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 2

The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cleaning

The Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!

London Live 2:10pm (repeat)
Champagne Charlie

Champagne Charlie

Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

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.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me Crazy

It's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Creepy Creeper

Luke never thinks about others and forgets to get his mum a birthday present. Knowing she is into gardening, he digs up a beautiful flower from the woods. The strange plant grows rapidly and begins to overtake the garden, trapping the Watsons. Luke and his friends must think fast before the plant takes over the whole town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:35pm (repeat)
Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

CITV 4pm (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 4:15pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk. Image shows from L to R: Robert the Robot (Steven Kynman), King Justin the Messy (Justin Fletcher), The Giant (Andy Day), The Narrator (Bernard Cribbins), Jill (Cerrie Burnell). Copyright: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk

Childrens' pantomime starring CBeebies favourites in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring Bean

Mrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:45pm (repeat)
Luke Kempner's Impression Of 2015. Luke Kempner. Copyright: Pett Productions

Luke Kempner's Impression Of 2015

ITV2's end of year review show, presented by impressionist Luke Kempner.

ITV Encore 5:55pm (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)
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 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

A repeat run of the entire documentary series cover the great double-act.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Bull

Shaun turns matador when a new addition joins the flock.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (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 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot. Image shows from L to R: Mr Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman), Mrs Silver (Judi Dench). Copyright: Endor Productions

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise, Alfie.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:55pm (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

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Kid

Shirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Stephen K Amos, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan

With Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me Crazy

It's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm (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

Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack.

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 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, New Year Special - New Year Specstacular

Alan is joined by special guests Mel B, Greg Davies, Danny Dyer, Kelly Brook, Nish Kumar, David Guetta and Fred Sirieix. Plus there's music by Ellie Goulding and The Vamps.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie

Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 9:20pm
60 min
Planet Hogmanay. Jack Docherty. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Planet Hogmanay

Jack Docherty presents a mix of archive footage and comedy comment to look back at how Scotland celebrates the New Year.

London Live 9:30pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 3 - Guess Who's Coming To Essex?

When Sharon and Tracey discover that Dorien has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, they decide to get involved, but Dorien is reluctant to confront her past. Meanwhile, Tracey finds motherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be.

London Live 10pm (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Party

James Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 4

Russell looks at Obama getting beat in the US mid term elections, the John Lewis Christmas advert and The Matrix... with chickens...

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

Bring The Noise

Highlights Special - The Unseen Remix

Highlights from Series 1 of the music and comedy show hosted by Ricky Wilson and featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Tinie Tempah.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

2007 Festive Specials - Plum Number

Once Isa finds out Jack and Victor have joined the Community Choir, everyone's laughing in Craiglang. They regain some respect by digging out their marigolds to save the day for the choir but, as ever, life is never straightforward.

Winston, meanwhile, gains some of the Christmas spirit when he takes over from Charlie the Lollipop Man. Tam develops a close, loving relationship with the puggy machine, setting his sights on winning the jackpot.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 5

Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.

BBC Two 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

Talking Pictures TV 10:45pm (repeat)
A Touch Of The Sun. Bill Darling (Frankie Howerd)

A Touch Of The Sun

Comedy about a day-dreaming hotel porter who inherits £10,000.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, New Year Special - Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Years And Years

Jennifer Lawrence says she hates New Year's Eve, Eddie Redmayne admits he threw up at Madonna's party, Will Ferrell talks about being naked, Mark Wahlberg says he's over enthusiastic where his kids' sports are concerned and Years & Years perform live in the studio.

BBC Four 10:55pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live: First World Problems

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.

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

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2015

An irreverent Hogmanay homage to the highs and lows of 2015, starring Jonathan Watson. The team take a humorous look at the biggest stories and characters in Scottish football and beyond. Packed with sketches, take-offs, wind-ups, gags, spoofs, quickies and a familiar face or two.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

2015 Specials, New Year Special - End Of Year Special

In this special edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, host Jimmy Carr and team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock discuss and dissect the biggest personalities that have hit the headlines in 2015.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

A selection of four episodes from the panel game hosted by Keith Lemon.

U&W channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 2

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New Year

As the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:05am (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the E4 sitcom.

U&W channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 1

A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 19 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2015

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year returns as Jimmy Carr tests a panel of A List Celebrities to see who knows the most about 2015.

Talking Pictures TV 12:20am (repeat)
Can You Keep It Up For A Week?. Copyright: Pyramid Films

Can You Keep It Up For A Week?

Infamous 1974 sex comedy, starring Jeremy Bulloch as walking disaster-area Gil.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 6 - Marriage

Could this signal the end of a beautiful affair with lager and takeaways? Gary proposes marriage to Dorothy when he is drunk - then when sober, tries to get out of it!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked

Richard Curtis comedy about an illegal radio station broadcasting from the North Sea in the '60s.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:45am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

U&W channel logo 12:50am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.

ITV Encore 1am (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.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 14 - Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Ullman, James Nesbitt, James Bay

Ralph Fiennes talks about Voldemort's wardrobe problems, Tracey Ullman says Judi Dench will kill her when she sees her new show, James Nesbitt reveals he almost turned down his OBE by mistake and James Bay performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, New Year Special - Millennium

A new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:15am (repeat)
Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show. Miranda Hart

Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show

A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20am (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 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:45am (repeat)
Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show. Miranda Hart

Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show

A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aaargh

At eight and half months, Laura is in the final stages of pregnancy. She's also stuck at home and really bored.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 1

Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, New Year Special - New Year Specstacular

Alan is joined by special guests Mel B, Greg Davies, Danny Dyer, Kelly Brook, Nish Kumar, David Guetta and Fred Sirieix. Plus there's music by Ellie Goulding and The Vamps.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (repeat)
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Delaney), Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Channel 4 sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 4

Russell looks at Obama getting beat in the US mid term elections, the John Lewis Christmas advert and The Matrix... with chickens...

U&Drama channel logo 2:20am (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 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

BBC Three 2:25am
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Leigh Francis sketch show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The People

Frustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.

BBC Three 2:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 5

Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky Priest

After being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

BBC Three 3:10am
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong Number

Arthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10am (repeat)
Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Dickens Of A Christmas

When Emma and Peter re-arrange their Christmas plans, Hester and William are left with some empty seats to fill. What ensues could turn out to be the most fun the family's had in quite a while!

Talking Pictures TV 5:35am (repeat)
Randle And All That

Randle And All That

Variety short starring Frank Randle.

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