Television
TV schedule Thursday 31st December 2015
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 3Holiday-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.
Fresh Fields
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Dickens Of A ChristmasWhen 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!
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 21 - Some HolidayWhen 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?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's DayIn order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In HollywoodSharon 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...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 10 - Goodnight Sweet FerretWhen 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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 12 - Big PenfoldThe world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.
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.
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.
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things BrightA reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.
Only Fools And Horses
Gold devotes the entire week to Britain's most popular sitcom.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 27 - SnowIt'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.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
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.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 5Some 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.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
Carry On Teacher
A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.
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.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 1It 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.
CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland
A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory ChipsJustin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 19 - Car WarsMr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?
Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
The Time Of His Life
A repeat of this 1955 film.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 2The 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.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - Professor Branestawm ReturnsWhen Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a substantial sum to fund local inventing, it could mean the end of Professor Branestawm's money troubles.
It's A Wonderful World
Two struggling composers hit on a novel way of producing music - backwards.
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 2The 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.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe 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!
Champagne Charlie
Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.
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.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt'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.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 11 - Lucky BeckyIn 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.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Creepy CreeperLuke 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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger KWhen an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.
Carry On Screaming!
Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean PhoneMr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle BeanMr 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 Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk
Childrens' pantomime starring CBeebies favourites in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic BeanMr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring BeanMrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.
Luke Kempner's Impression Of 2015
ITV2's end of year review show, presented by impressionist Luke Kempner.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon 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.
The Two Ronnies Spectacle
A repeat run of the entire documentary series cover the great double-act.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 9 - The BullShaun turns matador when a new addition joins the flock.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy GroundAn 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.
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.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly DeadMrs 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.
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KidShirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky FlanaganWith Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt'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.
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red EyeCan Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To AmericaA 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.
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.
Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, New Year Special - New Year SpecstacularAlan 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.
Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.
Planet Hogmanay
Jack Docherty presents a mix of archive footage and comedy comment to look back at how Scotland celebrates the New Year.
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
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.
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PartyJames 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.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 4Russell looks at Obama getting beat in the US mid term elections, the John Lewis Christmas advert and The Matrix... with chickens...
Bring The Noise
Highlights Special - The Unseen RemixHighlights from Series 1 of the music and comedy show hosted by Ricky Wilson and featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Tinie Tempah.
Still Game
2007 Festive Specials - Plum NumberOnce 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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 5Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloIn 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.
A Touch Of The Sun
Comedy about a day-dreaming hotel porter who inherits £10,000.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, New Year Special - Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Years And YearsJennifer 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.
Made In Dagenham
Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.
Only An Excuse?
New Year Special - 2015An 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.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
2015 Specials, New Year Special - End Of Year SpecialIn 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.
Celebrity Juice
A selection of four episodes from the panel game hosted by Keith Lemon.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The 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.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 2The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs 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.
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.
The Inbetweeners
A selection of episodes from the third series of the E4 sitcom.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 1A 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.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 19 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2015The 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.
Can You Keep It Up For A Week?
Infamous 1974 sex comedy, starring Jeremy Bulloch as walking disaster-area Gil.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 6 - MarriageCould 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!
The Boat That Rocked
Richard Curtis comedy about an illegal radio station broadcasting from the North Sea in the '60s.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 2Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 14 - Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Ullman, James Nesbitt, James BayRalph 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.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, New Year Special - MillenniumA 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.
Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show
A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon 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.
Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show
A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.
Pramface
Series 1, Episode 6 - AaarghAt eight and half months, Laura is in the final stages of pregnancy. She's also stuck at home and really bored.
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 1Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, New Year Special - New Year SpecstacularAlan 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.
Catastrophe
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Channel 4 sitcom.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasFestive 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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 4Russell looks at Obama getting beat in the US mid term elections, the John Lewis Christmas advert and The Matrix... with chickens...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy GroundAn 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.
Live At The Apollo
Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.
Bo' Selecta!
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Leigh Francis sketch show.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated 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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 5Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky PriestAfter 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 At Just For Laughs
Episode 2Rich 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.
Live At The Apollo
Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.
Minder
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong NumberArthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.
Fresh Fields
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Dickens Of A ChristmasWhen 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!
Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.