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Television

TV schedule Monday 26th December 2016

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

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.

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

A repeat-run of the 1996 Christmas specials, and the entire first two series.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 20 - Young Bean

When 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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 5 - Green Bean

Bean'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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Christmas Special

School may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

A selection of three Christmas specials of the children's sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 1

Professor Muddles tests the strength of ants, while two judges watch Keith Fitt set his football world record.

U&W channel logo 11:55am (repeat)
Billionaire Boy. Image shows from L to R: Joe Spud (Elliot Sprakes), Len Spud (John Thomson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Billionaire Boy

Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 2, Christmas Special - It's Christmas

Diddy Dick and Dom have their very own TV station, and this is their Christmas special.

Comedy Central 1pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 6 - Rolling

The Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:35pm (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.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing Teddy

Bean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Nigel (Anthony Head), Barbara (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That Counts

A special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (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 14 - The Wishing Wand

Justin and Robert get their hands on a magical wishing wand from Mac's backpack, but their wishes soon get out of control.

CITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Parking

Mr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Hank Zipzer (Nick James)

Hank Zipzer

Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe

90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
Laxdale Hall

Laxdale Hall

Car owners in a remote Scottish village refuse to pay road taxes untill a proper road has been built.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, China

Some runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?

Pick TV 5pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather. Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

Episode 1

It 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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:10pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

Channel 5 logo 5:20pm
The Love Punch. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Emma Thompson), Richard (Pierce Brosnan)

The Love Punch

A divorced couple scheme to recover the retirement money that was stolen from them.

U&Drama channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

Comedy Central 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1994 Christmas Special

Hyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:35pm (repeat)
Zig And Zag

Zig And Zag

Episode 14 - It's Sherlucky Day

Zig and Zag become detectives to solve the case of the missing invisible cat of Burb Street.

U&W channel logo 6:45pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

BBC Two 6:50pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the Lee Mack comedy.

London Live 7pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of Failure

The opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

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.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Christmas Special

Plans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

London Live 7:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 5 - Pardnership

Desmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is Born

Albert 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.

London Live 8pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Gulf Report

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.

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 7 - Lethal

With Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig and Jason Manford.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Documentary - Mille & Friends

Millie looks back over the series and recalls the highlights with help from the actors who play Lauren and Craig.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Christmas Special

James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.

London Live 8:30pm (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Trevorman Cometh

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 3 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

Albert 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.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python group. Image shows left to right: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Dion Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle

The Roots Of Monty Python

A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sean Lock, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Nick Helm, Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Victoria Wood

An Audience With...

Episode 9 - Victoria Wood

Comedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Orwellian panel show.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand. Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand

TV broadcast of comedy legend Bob Monkhouse's final, intimate stand-up performance.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 20 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2016

2016 might have been one of the craziest news years in memory, but don't panic - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year is back to help you make sense of it!

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 1 - Sent Down

First of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.

BBC Two 9:30pm
60 min
The Entire Universe. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Eric Idle. Copyright: BBC / Guy Levy

The Entire Universe

Eric Idle and Professor Brian Cox star in a unique scientific comedy show.

Talking Pictures TV 9:40pm (repeat)
Just Like A Woman

Just Like A Woman

A repeat of this 1992 film.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Of

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas, Danny Dyer and inimitable host Lee Mack.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Monsters. Lee Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lee Evans: Monsters

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
40 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day and the Brockman family has to carry out a special mission for Grandad. They encounter car problems, child problems, parent problems, emotional problems and World War Two. If the adults can't sort things out, the children will have to. Like all families everything has changed and everything remains the same.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

Albert 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.

BBC Two 10:30pm
Pride. Copyright: Calamity Films

Pride

Culture clash comedy drama about gay activists who work to help Welsh miners during their lengthy 1984 strike.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 5 - Loathe Story

Albert 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.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Diane Abbott and Nish Kumar.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom: His Story

Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Christmas Special

Jimmy 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.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (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 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With Davenport

The three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Judy Murray, James Corden, Daniel Ricciardo, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 7

The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 1

Jason Manford joins Sean Lock, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon Richardson. Regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are also on the show. Plus Danny Dyer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Leigh Francis, Kelly Brook, Shayne Ward. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Christmas Special

Keith 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.

U&Drama channel logo Midnight (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 29, Episode 5 - All That Glitters Is Not Elvis

When Alvin and Entwistle see Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis is still alive, they feel a duty to help the King make an appearance.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton), Maid Marian (Emma Bunton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 1

Tom Craine regales us with the story of Sir Walter Raleigh (starring Jack Whitehall and Michelle Keegan). Tom Davis tells the tale of Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton) and Maid Marian (Emma Bunton).

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

QI

Series L, Episode 8 - Lovely

With Aisling Bea, Tony Hawks and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 1

Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Edward Wilson (Tim Downie), Captain Robert Falcon Scott (Mathew Horne), Lawrence Oates (Matthew Steer). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 2

Iain Stirling slurs his way through Scott of the Antarctic (featuring Mathew Horne and Catherine Tate); whilst Chris Ramsey talks the sinking of the Titanic (featuring Phill Jupitus and Ben Bailey Smith).

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:40am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Richard Madeley, Lee Mack, Ruth Jones, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Ruth Jones and Richard Madely.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:55am (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 2

Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: David O'Doherty, Lee Mack, Rachel Riley, Vic Reeves, Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Jon Richardson, Henning Wehn, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson and the Countdown regulars are joined by guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy Store

Russell Kane is tonight's host and he's talking teenage sex. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and playa Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 2 - If You Put A Sausage In It, It's Not A Viennetta

Dave explores the perils of stock photography modelling and recruits his favourite celeb for an experiment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:25am (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 1

Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:25am (repeat)
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Miranda Richardson. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Episode 5 - Miranda Richardson

David Walliams is joined by Miranda Richardson.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 11 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host at the Comedy Store is the naughty Sara Pascoe. She's joined by LEGO-haircutted Tom Ward, sexting Shappi Khorsandi, and James Bond loving Nish Kumar.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:40am (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Meaden, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 5 - Deborah Meaden

Business tycoon Deborah Meaden joins Harry in the kitchen for a feast of culinary mayhem and attempts to create a dog wedding cake and a salad with a difference.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 1 - Throwing Eggs

The Duke of Dunstable (guest star Harry Enfield) - the most obnoxious man in England - has come to stay at Blandings. Not content with smashing the fixtures, he is determined to have Clarence committed as a lunatic.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 1:55am (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 2

Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.

ITV Encore 1:55am (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 3, Episode 4

Peter 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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (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 1, Episode 4 - Competition Time

Ted's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Very British Problems. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer

Very British Problems

Christmas Special - Very British Problems At Christmas

Narrated by Julie Walters and featuring archive footage from the 1940s to the present day, this programme tackles the complexities of British life at Christmas.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 2:20am (repeat)
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Miranda Richardson. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Episode 5 - Miranda Richardson

David Walliams is joined by Miranda Richardson.

London Live 2:25am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:35am (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 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

London Live 3am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 1 - Caroline's First Day

It is Dr. Caroline Todd's first day at the East Hampton Hospital Trust, but things don't start terribly well for her. Mac and Statham enjoy some banter, Martin looks up his old school friends online, Guy eats some coffee and Joanna has some fun on a vibrating bed.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 7

Two Episodes of Mash spot a familiar looking face in the crowd; Marcel Lucont delivers another tale of coming of age en France; and Sharonetti and Elanio scheme up a sticky end for Daveutio in The Only Way Is Shakespeare.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 8

Russell Kane encounters trouble in paradise; the prime minister finds himself distracted from a world crisis in WitTank: The Situation Room; and backstage crew members Totally Tom finally end up front of stage.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:40am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

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

London Live 4am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 2

Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted, surreal take on the action as the increasingly bedraggled contestants make their way through the show.

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 5 - Pardnership

Desmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Old School Tie

When an old friend of Terry's escapes from prison, he wants him to help prove his innocence.

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