TV schedule for 15th December 2016 (full list)

6am (repeat)

My Wife's Lodger

A repeat of this 1952 film.

6:10am (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 1 - It's All In The Little Blue Book

The gang return to St. Swithin's for another year as students. Michael is keen to get to work but his essential guide to all he needs to know has gone missing.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The Clones

Danger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.

7:45am
15 min

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 9 - Monday Again

Mr Nasal suffers the consequences of his unfounded jealously, and the pupils get a lesson in improvisation with drama teacher Mr Christopher.

7:50am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Bypass

Out at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.

8:05am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

8:25am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 7 - Dance Competition

Justin enters himself and Robert into a dance competition, but Justin keeps getting too excited. Guest starring Darren Hart.

8:30am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

9am (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 7 - BFF

When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.

9:20am (repeat)

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.

9:30am (repeat)

Tommy The Toreador

An English seaman stranded in Spain finds himself mixed up in a traditional bull-fight.

9:30am

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

9:30am (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 6 - The War Of Words

Rosa decides that Stan and Hank need to bond more. She signs them up for the school debate competition while she pairs up with Emily.

9:50am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow Capers

Richard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.

9:55am (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 8 - Gumball

When Ben gets his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a chain of events is unleashed that finishes with Charlie appearing in a talent show and Kevin fighting the long arm of the law.

10:15am (repeat)

My Hero

Series 1, Christmas Special - My Hero Christmas

George tries to get into the spirit of Christmas by creeping into the houses of Janet's parents, Mrs Raven and her boss Piers on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa to leave them all presents. This doesn't go down as well as he had planned, and Christmas dinner is a bit of a miserable affair - until George appears with the real Father Christmas who has a special present. for everyone.

10:55am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

11:30am (repeat)

Timmy Time

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

11:50am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 12 - End Of Term

It's the end of term. Excitement spreads throughout the school as mess, mayhem and mucus abound - and that's just the teachers.

12:35pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 12 - Men At Work

When the Farmer discovers he's sprung a leak, he calls the water board to come and fix the problem. The bored flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun. When the workmen clock off, the party begins.

12:45pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Christmas Special - Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 10 - Support Your Local Skydiver

Compo sports a more daring image.

1:20pm (repeat)

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.

1:30pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

1:30pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Episode 6

It's the day of the divorce and Gina is about to acquire most of her husband's businesses. Vince also has problems with his scrap metal firm when he learns that the United Nations are to investigate the sale of 6, supposedly scrap, German tanks to Luanda. The day can only get better, surely?

1:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Wooden Overcoats

Harold has bought some coffins and intends leaving them in the house.

1:45pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.

2pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 3, Christmas Special - 1986

Gina, now owner of her ex-husband's wine importing company, is withholding agreement to sign a contract with the Pinners unless Vince and Penny cancel their plans to marry. She also withdraws the offer of a job to Norman but enlists Daphne's help in her sabotage. Penny and Vince make a final effort to resolve their problems before they are destined to live apart forever. They have a surprise in store for everybody!

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

3:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

3:45pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

4:15pm (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 2 - What Seems To Be The Trouble?

Michael's first day on the wards does not go too well when his first patient turns out to be Yugoslavian.

4:30pm
30 min

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dream Christmas

The girls spend Christmas Eve and part of Christmas Day at dad's.

4:50pm (repeat)

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jobs For The Girls

The ladies attempt to earn a little extra income, but Cissie ticks the wrong box and lands them with a large painting task to complete in very little time.

5pm
25 min

Scream Street

Series 1, Christmas Special - The Grumpus

It's Christmas on Scream Street, but nobody seems to enjoy it as much as Luke and his family... in fact they all seem terrified! Can Luke save the town from the Grumpus and restore a Merry Christmas?

5:20pm (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

5:20pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In Yesterday

Mildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.

5:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

6pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Wooden Overcoats

Harold has bought some coffins and intends leaving them in the house.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 10 - Support Your Local Skydiver

Compo sports a more daring image.

6:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual Suspects

When secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?

7pm (repeat)

The Young Ones

Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.

7pm (repeat)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the BBC One sitcom.

7pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

7pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

7:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 8, Episode 6 - Going Online

Jean decides to go online, although Lionel isn't keen on the idea. A power cut gives them time for romance by candlelight, and Alistair reveals some deep woes.

7:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 4 - Lee's Journey

Lee goes to Liverpool in search of his mother, unaware that she's already come to London to look for him.

8pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

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QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

8pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different Christmas

It is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.

8:20pm (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

8:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Exterminating Angel

Margaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road, and a disaster of truly biblical proportions descends when the Meldrews are invited to Ronnie and Mildred's for the evening. In addition, a visit to the dentist goes horribly wrong.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

9pm (repeat)

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Join a festive Keith Lemon as he goes 'Through the Christmas Keyhole'. The panel getting in the Christmas spirit are chat-show king Jonathan Ross, X Factor judge Louis Walsh and Coronation Street star Kym Marsh.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 3

Freddie, Jack and Jamie drive into Sin City for three last make-or-break challenges.

9:20pm (repeat)

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.

9:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

10pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 5

Featuring guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Roisin Conaty.

10pm
60 min

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Highlights Special - Gogglyboxers

Keith Lemon and his Celebrity Juice pals pay homage to Britain's favourite TV watchers as they look back at the bestest bits of the outrageous panel show's 15th series (2015).

10pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

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10:15pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Christmas Special

Comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head up the teams for this year's Christmas capers, joined by guests pop duo Jedward, comedian Micky Flanagan, actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and The Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.

10:30pm (repeat)

Bad Education

Series 2, Christmas Special

Following Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

10:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

10:40pm (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 11, Christmas Special

Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, the hilarious Miranda Hart, award-winning actress Keira Knightley, pop princess Kylie Minogue and comedian, BGT judge and children's author David Walliams all join Jonathan for his festive special.

11pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 6 - Spray Gravy

Dave turns his attention to baby naming books and what claims to be a complete food replacement system. And he has high hopes for his latest invention: a way of minimising the time it takes to listen to your favourite songs.

11pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 6

Duncan takes great delight in announcing the failure of Gavin's health food drive, while Neville is roped into giving Linda driving lessons.

11:05pm (repeat)

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 11, Christmas Special

Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, the hilarious Miranda Hart, award-winning actress Keira Knightley, pop princess Kylie Minogue and comedian, BGT judge and children's author David Walliams all join Jonathan for his festive special.

11:05pm (repeat)

Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up

TV broadcast of Chris Ramsey's DVD debut stand-up show, All Growed Up.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

11:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back Yard

Sharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.

11:25pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In Time

When a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.

11:30pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

11:30pm (repeat)

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.

11:30pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 6, Episode 7

Cheryl orders Gavin to cooperate with Duncan as he launches a new energy drink in store. Meanwhile, things between Holly, Katie and Daniel take an unusual turn.

11:35pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 4

Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

Midnight (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

12:10am (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

12:25am
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

12:30am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Sara Pascoe is tonight's host at The Comedy Store - but is she a good person? She's joined by genitalia talking Phil Wang, Chris Martin (not that one), and Joel Dommett.

12:50am (repeat)

Bellamy's People

Episode 6

Gary Bellamy this week visits the Festival of Soul, Spirit And Mind as he continues his travels around Britain looking for the answer to what's gone wrong with society.

1am (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 3

Freddie, Jack and Jamie drive into Sin City for three last make-or-break challenges.

1am
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

1:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 4

Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.

1:30am (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

2am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 5

Featuring guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Roisin Conaty.

2:25am (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

2:30am (repeat)

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 2

The Toy Movies return with Saving Private Lion, the war epic as you've never seen it before, and the Vinyl Justice Squad return to raid the record collection of The Fall's Mark E. Smith.

3am (repeat)

The Adam And Joe Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.

3:05am (repeat)

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 3

Peter decides to let Simon face the consequences of his actions, after Simon is arrested on suspicion of identity fraud. Peter represents a pregnant woman attempting to trace her partner for child support payments, but the man in questions appears to have gone AWOL from his job with the US Air Force. Lyle is seduced by an attractive biker, but discovers that she is just trying to evade a penalty for speeding.

3:30am (repeat)

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 1, Episode 1 - A New Dawn

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

4am (repeat)

Drop The Dead Donkey

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

4:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

TV schedule Thursday 15th December 2016

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