Television
TV schedule Saturday 24th December 2016
Doctor At Large
Episode 28 - Bewigged, Bothered And BewilderedHaving been newly appointed to the post of Junior Registrar, Upton blots his copybook during an evening in casualty by giving an injection to a patient that causes an allergic reaction...
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 7 - According To The Prophet BickerdykeCompo, Clegg and Foggy hear some world-shattering information from Gunnershaw.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun 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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula ShowDanger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!
Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Christmas Special - EngagementAlice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.
Justin's House
Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First ChristmasJoin Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, IcelandThe geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!
Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor BranestawmArmed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
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.
Desert Mice
Comedy about the activities of an ENSA (Every Night Something Awful) troupe of entertainers. Starring Sid James, Dora Bryan, Alfred Marks & Liz Fraser.
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
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.
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.
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.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Christmas Special - The North PoleThe Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!
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 Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn
Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan and Dick Emery srar in this Goon-inspired film in which a rare Mukkinese Battle-horn is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum in the dead of night.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 1It is the night before Hogswatch - the Discworld version of Christmas - and the Hogfather, an anthropomorphic personification who gives presents to good children, has gone missing. It is up to Death to take his place in order to keep the children believing in him.
Hobson's Choice
Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.
Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 4Peter discovers the identity of his niece's true father. Lyle mediates in a land dispute between golfers and druids, and tries to move his relationship with Emily forward. Peter investigates a blackmail case and helps a client with alimony difficulties.
Gigglebiz
Gigglebiz Christmas SpecialJustin Fletcher is back to get the nation's under-sixes laughing their Christmas socks off in a special seasonal edition of the comedy sketch show.
My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of four episodes of the children's sitcom.
Arthur Christmas
Aardman 3D-animation movie for Christmas 2011 about the kind-hearted but clumsy son of Santa Claus. Starring James McAvoy.
Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 5Lyle goes home to Stockport to help save his mum's allotment. Scott is suspended from school after being caught misbehaving on CCTV, while Peter helps a family record their daughter's appearance in a school concert. And Mr Snell surprises everyone by getting married.
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 2There is not much time for Death and Albert to save the Hogfather. As they continue giving out presents, Death pops in the offices of the Unseen University to see if the wizards might have an answer. Susan meanwhile makes her way to the Toothfairy's castle with the help of the newly created god of hangovers.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 5 - Green BeanBean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.
We Have Been Watching
Christmas SpecialWith Christmas hats and crackers at the ready, the show's stars are ready to delve into Christmas, and episodes discussed in this taster for the new series include Eric & Ernie's Christmas Show, Father Ted, Mr Bean, Are You Being Served?, The Fast Show, Miranda, Only Fools And Horses, 'Allo 'Allo! and The Royle Family Christmas episode from 2000..
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.
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
A one-off animated version of the Nativity tale for CBeebies. It retells the story of Jesus's birth from the point of view of a female cow.
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The ShoreWith the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!
Up In The World
Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable MuscroftIn a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.
Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
Blankety Blank
Christmas SpecialPresenter and broadcaster Anne Robinson, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, comedian Joe Lycett, Birds Of A Feather star Lesley Joseph, Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent and the much-loved Chuckle Brothers join David Walliams.
Yonderland
Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That CountsA special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!
Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.
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.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop ManPorkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.
Dad's Army
Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?
Still Open All Hours
Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All HoursGranville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's presents a festive mix of comedy, music and games.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 5 - PardnershipDesmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.
Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 2 - Come DancingAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 5 - ChristmasGOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 9 - Death, Disaster 'N' DamienSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Birds Of A Feather
Christmas Special - There's A Girl In My SoukWhen Travis goes missing in Morocco, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien move heaven and earth to track him down and bring him home for the holidays. On their three-woman mission, the Chigwell pals journey by aeroplane, ferry, car and camel, meeting old friends and making new enemies along the way.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 7 - The New ApproachSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You BluesGasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 6 - Comedy Greats - Spike MilliganA warm tribute to the unique comedic skills of Spike Milligan, whose off-the-wall humour and work on programmes like The Goon Show influenced generations of comedians.
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.
The Lady In The Van
The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.
Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
The Inbetweeners Movie
Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Christmas SpecialJames Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black SealIt is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.
Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 8 - Cuckoo In The NestAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
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.
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 1, Christmas Special - Peter Kay's Christmas Comedy ShufflePeter Kay returns with a very special Christmas Comedy Shuffle, featuring festive favourites from Car Share, Phoenix Nights and a seasonal sing-along with Sir Paul McCartney.
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.
Trollied
Series 6, Christmas SpecialBrian returns to the store and is clearly unimpressed with humble new pharmacist Alan. Elsewhere, Colin and Lisa witness something horrifying and with romance in the air at the Valco Christmas party.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Highlights Special - A Very News Thing ChristmasSam presents a bumper selection of the best News Thing clips from the past few weeks, along with some brand new bits.
Through The Keyhole
Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon rifles through three celebrity homes, sniffing out seasonal clues to help the star-studded studio panel guess the identity of the owner. Getting in the Christmas spirit with Keith are soap star and pop star Shayne Ward, model Kelly Brook and comedian Johnny Vegas.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of LettersAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Stitches
Psychological comedy-horror-fantasy film starring Ross Noble as a zombie clown.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Christmas SpecialJohnny Vegas joins Sean as they take on Jon and Katherine Ryan, while David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
Trollied
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas CarolIt's Christmas Eve and Gavin is proving a real Scrooge. Can a surprise visit from Julie put him in the festive spirit?
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 1Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.
Trigger Happy TV
Trigger Happy Christmas SpecialDom Joly totally revamps the original noughties series while retaining the charm, surrealism and soundtrack. Featuring all-new characters, new Trigger Happy has a laugh at modern life. [i]This is edited highlights from the Trigger Happy online series, with new festive pranks added.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 6, Episode 8 - Rising To The OccasionWith the Colonel, Flick and Von Smallhousen held by the Communist Resistance, Gruber calls in Von Flockenstuffen to have General Von Klinkerhoffen sectioned. Back in the town, Michelle's plan to have the airmen escape by balloon goes awry when helium cannisters deploy too early...
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.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 3Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!
Steptoe And Son
Series 1, Episode 5 - The HolidayHarold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.
The Inbetweeners
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the E4 sitcom.
Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are back with a Christmas Special. Guests are David Baddiel and Kathy Burke, plus Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' the queen of numbers, Rachel Riley.
Black Books
A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.
Yonderland
Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That CountsA special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.
Not Going Out
Series 7, Christmas Special - WeddingThe will-they-won't-they tension between Lee and Lucy reaches new highs in this epic series finale for Christmas, as the couple find themselves in previously uncharted emotional water.
Stalled
A cleaner gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
Very British Problems
Christmas Special - Very British Problems At ChristmasNarrated by Julie Walters and featuring archive footage from the 1940s to the present day, this programme tackles the complexities of British life at Christmas.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights SpecialIn this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.
Not Going Out
Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingIt is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.
House Of Fools
Christmas Special - The Bobble Hat AffairIt's Christmas. Vic and Beef can't wait to get the party started.
Smack The Pony
A selection of five episodes of the all-woman sketch show.
Carry On Loving
Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two TonysDad accidentally invites someone he used to hate round for dinner - an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Christmas SpecialFestive special of Keith Lemon's outrageous comedy panel show. Joining team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby and regular panellist Gino D'Acampo are actor Danny Dyer, plus Good Morning Britain presenters Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Carpet CleanerIt's Dad's annual hinge oiling evening but when he spills his oil on Mum's beloved carpet, it's a race against time to clean it up before she finds out. Meanwhile, Jim gets a cat.
French And Saunders
Christmas Special 1994 - French And Saunders Christmas SpecialDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 7Tiff Stevenson on the discovery of DNA, James Acaster talks Henry II and Thomas Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan chats William the Conqueror.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain presents a special festive show featuring hilarious seasonal material, outtakes, quizzes, films and props.
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.
The Last Leg
Series 9, Christmas SpecialThe Last Leg's final instalment of the year is a merriment-packed edition that takes in the whole of 2016. Adam, Josh and Alex embrace the Christmas spirit in a way only they can. The boys are joined for some festive leglessness by a variety of guests including Grayson Perry. As ever, viewers' taboo-busting Is It OK guides the boys through the very best the season has to offer, as they work out who was naughty and who was nice in 2016.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 8Joel Dommett yaks Baden Powell and the boy scouts, Diane Morgan talks Florence Nightingale, and Andrew Maxwell on the worst zoo ever.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
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.
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedWhen he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.
Live At The Electric
Series 3, Episode 5Pete Swivel decides the youth club needs a sex education class from a professional; French bon viveur Marcel Lucont recollects his earliest memories; and East End Cabaret provide an eye-watering tale of how to deal with a stiff situation.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop ManPorkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 11 - The Great TrilbyWhen Arthur learns that he is line to inherit a fortune, he and Ray set out to trace the Daley ancestry.