Television
TV schedule Sunday 1st January 2017
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black HandAce detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars MorePenniless and in danger of being deported from Australia, Arthur and Ray try to raise funds for the airfare home.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
Uncle
Series 3, Episode 1 - Father's DayAndy's gathering a measure of success as a music producer. For the first time, he has to think about real decisions.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 22 - InventorWhen an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 23 - Car TroubleWhen his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 11 - Get Fit JustinJustin prepares food for his friend Katie on Get-Fit Day. His idea of fit food is very different from hers, while Robert has invented the Jigglometer 3000 to ensure that Justin keeps on the move.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe 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.
The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists
Aardman claymation film about a gang of pirates and their luxuriantly bearded captain.
Mr Bean's Holiday
The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.
Carry On Cruising
Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.
That's Carry On!
Carry On compilation film presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Tiah and Noah and special guests Matthew Crosby, Lauren Layfield, Dominique Moore and Saima Chowdhury.
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 11 - Get Fit JustinJustin prepares food for his friend Katie on Get-Fit Day. His idea of fit food is very different from hers, while Robert has invented the Jigglometer 3000 to ensure that Justin keeps on the move.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 22 - InventorWhen an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 23 - Car TroubleWhen his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.
Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms
Omnibus documentary looking at the extensive sitcom career of David Croft and Jimmy Perry.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
Zig And Zag
Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & ZagThere's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The UglyWhen Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 11 - BrandedGodfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown DreamingDesmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.
Two Way Stretch
Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's ArmyMainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Xmas PartySitcom 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 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 3, Episode 1 - In Place of AlexSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2Granville has bought some cheap devices that promise to jump-start people's positive emotions, but will they work?
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise And Me
Miranda Hart presents a celebration of the incomparable comedy duo with a countdown of their top 20 greatest TV moments.
Porridge: Inside Out
A repeat-run of the entire documentary series.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 2In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by Henry Winkler, Henning Wehn, Romesh Ranganathan and Rebecca Adlington.
Norman Wisdom Live
TV broadcast of late comedy star Norman Wisdom's popular stage act.
The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
Bottom
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Rik Mayll and Adrian Edmondson.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 4In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez MammyCathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.
What We Did On Our Holiday
Comedy about holding together a family unit amidst the pressures of parenthood and a large extended family.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 10, Episode 1 - Gimme ShelterSharon's living back in her council flat and Tracey's still in Chigwell with younger son Travis... but what's become of Dorien? What can bring the Birds back together? And who else might return to the nest?
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 8Elis 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).
The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the third series of the E4 sitcom.
Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run DeepSharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year SpecialJimmy 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.
Peep Show
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Join the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society for their latest production, Peter Pan.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2016 Specials, New Year Special - Alan Carr's New Year SpecstacularAlan Carr's New Year Specstacular is back - witness Alan and his special celebrity guests running riot around Channel 4 HQ bringing in 2017 with unpredictable madness, party games and special guests. With special guests Danny Dyer, Keith Lemon, Greg Rutherford, Laura Whitmore, Will Mellor, Sinitta, Gemma Collins and Professor Green.
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 8Elis 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).
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
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.
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 4 - HelpTim gets the opportunity to show Damien Knox (of Dark Star Comics) his portfolio, but Daisy unknowingly jeopardises his chance. However, Tyres' quick thinking and Mike's military training help to save the day. Tim finds himself in a tight spot with Sophie.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreRussell 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.
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.
British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves
Documentary celebrating the history of British television sitcom.
Drunk History
A selection of episodes from the second series of the alcoholic comedy.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 1Russell Kane brings the bard to Essex in The Only Way is Shakespeare, Marcel Lucont gives us some sex advice, and Jones reveals his true feelings for The Headmaster as WitTank present The School.
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 8 - Slave AuctionEast Hampton is holding a slave auction to raise some money, with Caroline, Guy, Lyndon and Alan putting their names down as auction lots. Mac reveals that his has got a new job, but it is in Sheffield and has to move. Sue learns of Caroline's love for Mac and decides to stop her - by killing her.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy StoreChris 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.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 2A French exam gets seriously out of hand in WitTank present The School; Lucy Beaumont dissects the differences between living in London and Hull; and Two Episodes Of Mash's undertakers discover a live one.
Virtually Famous
Series 4, Episode 2This week the team will be looking at the biggest topical viral content and also bringing in the New Year in with a look at the best viral content from 2016. With Shayne Ward, Bobby Mair and Will Mellor.
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 9 - EmergencyBefore Mac leaves he gives Guy one last bet - that he cannot have sex with Joanna. Martin decides to get his revenge on Guy by opening his post, but when he does he uncovers a horrible secret. These two situations combine leading to a incident involving Guy, Mac, Martin, botox, an ambulance, a field full of sheep and a cliff.
Mother Riley Meets The Vampire
A repeat of this 1952 film.