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TV schedule Friday 30th December 2016

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

Fresh Fields

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Dickens Of A Christmas

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

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 17 - Bad Boy

There's a new kid on the block and he's up to no good. At first Bitzer is charmed by the newcomer, but when he starts to get him into trouble, Shaun decides something must be done to teach him a lesson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

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

Repeat-runs of the fifth and sixth series.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 9 - Giggly Rink

There's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Talking Pictures TV 10:15am (repeat)
Demobbed. Norman (Norman Evans). Copyright: Butcher's Film Service

Demobbed

Demobbed from the army, four troublesome soldiers are reunited with their old Sergeant.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Flushed Away. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Flushed Away

When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 5

Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

Penniless and in danger of being deported from Australia, Arthur and Ray try to raise funds for the airfare home.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic. Image shows from L to R: Rincewind (David Jason), Trymon (Tim Curry), Twoflower (Sean Astin). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic

Episode 2 - The Light Fantastic

The Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Turning

Things get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!

CITV 2:35pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

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.

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 18 - Robert's Memory Chips

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, Indonesia

When Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr James Nookey (Jim Dale), Maud 'Goldie Locks' Boggins (Barbara Windsor)

Carry On Again Doctor

A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.

Pick TV 5pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Episode 1

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

London Live 5:20pm (repeat)
Bees In Paradise. Image shows left to right: Rouana (Anne Shelton), Arthur Tucker (Arthur Askey)

Bees In Paradise

Four British airmen crash onto a desert island run as a new world civilisation where men are not permitted.

BBC Two 6:30pm (repeat)
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot. Image shows from L to R: Mr Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman), Mrs Silver (Judi Dench). Copyright: Endor Productions

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

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

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

Zig And Zag

Episode 18 - Zagracadabra

Zig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And Death

Lee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

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

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

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 8, Episode 3 - Porn Yesterday

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 9 - Damien Down and Out

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.

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 13 - Lucky Losers

With Danny Baker, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Clarkson.

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 10 - The Evangelist

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.

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 8, Episode 4 - The Seven Steptoerai

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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

A selection of three episodes of the Lee Mack comedy.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 5 - "Oh, Miss Jones!" - The Very Best Of Leonard Rossiter

An affectionate tribute to comic actor Leonard Rossiter, whose masterly portrayals of miserly landlord Rigsby and disenchanted Reggie Perrin live long in the memory.

Comedy Central 9pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

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
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year Special

Jimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
A Year In The Life Of A Year. Rhys Thomas. Copyright: BBC

A Year In The Life Of A Year

Special - 2016: A Year In The Life Of A Year

A comic cultural review of 2016, told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Out-takes - Unseen

Tune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.

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 8, Episode 5 - Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs

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
60 min
Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain - Crowd Tickler

TV edit of Dara O Briain's 2015 stand-up show, Crowd Ticker.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
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!

Talking Pictures TV 11pm (repeat)
Next To No Time!. David Webb (Kenneth More)

Next To No Time!

Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.

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 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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 11pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Adolf Hitler (Dustin Demri-Burns). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 7

Matt Richardson takes us back to World War II (stars Simon Bird and Dustin Demri Burns), whilst an inebriated Josie Long narrates the tale of Dr Crippen (stars Olivia Colman).

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)

Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.

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 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 8 - Out

Chris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Bradley Walsh). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 8

Elis James and John Robins discuss the Battle of Waterloo (stars Vicky Pattison and Hugh Dennis), and Tom Parry tells us about Arthur Conan Doyle becoming Sherlock (stars Bradley Walsh).

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Stag. Image shows from L to R: Ian (Jim Howick), Johnners (Stephen Campbell Moore). Copyright: BBC / Idiotlamp

Stag

A repeat-run of the entire murder comedy.

U&W channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Drama channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 9 - In At The Deep End

Tracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Extra

Relive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.

BBC Four 12:05am (repeat)
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.

Comedy Central Extra 12:30am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 6 - Sofa

Gary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas Special

Jimmy 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.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy Store

Chris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.

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 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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2

More never-before-seen footage of James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and their guests on the cheeky sports-themed panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 6 - Necessary Rhino

Dunstable's even more irascible brother Hannibal (guest star John Sessions) is terrorising Clarence over a dubious painting. Meanwhile, Connie decides to get Hannibal married to her new American friend Vanessa. Freddie and Gally resolve to spare Vanessa (Daisy Beaumont) this grisly fate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 7 - Custody Of The Pumpkin

Connie plans to marry Freddie off to Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe's unusual niece; but with the Fat Pumpkin prize at stake, Clarence resolves to scupper the marriage and vanquish Parsloe once and for all.

London Live 2am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Elsie Wright (Catherine Tate), Frances Griffiths (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).

London Live 2:30am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Drunk History. Queen Elizabeth I (Sarah Alexander). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 6

Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.

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 5 - Housewarming Party

Caroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 7

Lothario Antonio tells us how to stimulate a woman's mind, Film Fizz's Chris Kendall goes head to head with Colin Firth and snooty Frenchman Marcel Lucont shares his views on religion.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 10

Russell Howardtalks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are Ed Gamble and Fern Brady.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 8

Russell Kane recounts what happened when he took his mum out clubbing, Daveutio shows off his new chariot in The Only Way is Shakespeare and the beauty of the French language is explained by Marcel Lucont.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:55am (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: King George III (Paul Whitehouse), Camilla (Haydn Gwynne), Edward (Matthew Cottle), Andrew (Tim Wallers), Fergie (Katy Wix), Beatrice (Ellie White), Wills (Hugh Skinner), Kate (Louise Ford), Eugenie (Celeste Dring), Princess Anne (Vicki Pepperdine), Pippa (Morgana Robinson), Harry (Richard Goulding), Charles (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve with The Windsors and it's an even tenser affair than usual following the events that led Wills to usurp Prince Charles as next in line to the throne.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And Death

Lee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20am (repeat)
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

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

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little Feet

Desmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.

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