TV schedule for 16th December 2017 (full list)

6am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 8 - The New Nurse

Mary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.

6am (repeat)

Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

When Richard is put in charge of Mr. Slater's five star restaurant, his first customer demands fresh fish. Can Fishermen Sooty and Sweep come to Richard's rescue, or will they catch more than they bargained for? Guest starring Caroline Quentin.

6:10am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 25 - Adorable

Councillor Cowdrey uses two perfect android children to disrupt life in Bottom Knocker Street.

6:20am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 47 - Dunks!

The kids are challenged to a game of Dunks to save their very existence.

6:45am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 11 - More About Balancing

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

7:10am (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 48 - Resus Goes Viral

Resus uses a virus to rid his friends of their monster abilities so he can win sports day for once, but the virus has terrible consequences! Can Resus save the town before there are no monsters left in Scream Street?

7:30am (repeat)

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 3, Episode 3 - Look Who's Coming For Ever

When her brother and sister-in-law head for a fortnight's holiday in Benidorm, Sheila's Dad comes to stay with the Barnes'. Peter isn't keen, but ends up hitting it off with the old man, who takes him for a round of golf.

8am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

2005 Christmas Special - Christmas Special (Part 1)

Jean and Lionel are looking forward to Sandy's and Harry's return after a year in Canada, and Jean is looking forward to Sandy and Judith having babies - though none are in evidence yet.

8:05am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

9am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

9:05am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

9:07am (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 51 - Lucky Penny

A lucky leprechaun head brings Luke all the luck he needs, but at a cost - everyone else now has bad luck! Luke must put everything right or he will be cast out from Scream Street.

9:40am (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 51 - Lucky Penny

A lucky leprechaun head brings Luke all the luck he needs, but at a cost - everyone else now has bad luck! Luke must put everything right or he will be cast out from Scream Street.

10:10am (repeat)

The Girl On The Boat

Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.

10:25am (repeat)

Outnumbered

Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas Special

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.

10:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 13 - Roadworks

Mr Bean's tranquillity is shattered by deafening roadworks outside his bedroom window. Threats, sabotage and subterfuge all fail to quell the cacophony until Bean has the ingenious idea of feeding the workmen into peaceful submission. But the silence ends with a bang!

10:45am (repeat)

Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!

Third instalment in the Nativity! series of Christmas school-based comedies.

10:50am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 11

Newsreader Arthur Sleep has a problem with a small dog in the newsroom, gardener Will Barrow has trouble with some cheeky moles, and explorer Rapids Johnson tries to spot the elusive ballerina bear.

11:05am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

11:10am (repeat)

Hattie

Ruth Jones takes on the role of larger-than-life Carry On actress Hattie Jacques in this BBC Four biopic.

11:20am (repeat)

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.

12pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Christmas Special

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

12:50pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

12:55pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch Twice

Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.

1pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

1pm (repeat)

Take Me High

A repeat of this 1973 film.

1:15pm (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Christmas Special

Iain Stirling is joined by team captains Oscar and Sade, as well as special guests Hacker T Dog, Ashleigh and Pudsey, The One Show's Alex Riley and comedian Pippa Evans.

1:30pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

1:35pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 1 - Mr. Bean

In this original award-winning episode, Mr. Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!

2pm (repeat)

We Have Been Watching

Christmas Special

With 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..

2:10pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.

2:40pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

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

2:45pm (repeat)

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.

2:55pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, England

The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!

3:10pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

3:45pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 12

Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his constant singing and spoils his plans to dance with Maid Marion, in the news studio Arthur Sleep takes a nap, fitness enthusiast Keith Fitt starts a jumping jacks exercise craze and gets everyone to join in, and zany scientist Professor Muddles invents a no-dizzy helmet which doesn't quite work as planned.

4:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.

5pm (repeat)

The Wind In The Willows

Live-action adaptation of the classic children's tale, starring a whole host of comedians including Steve Coogan, the Pythons and Stephen Fry.

5pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

5pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

5:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

6pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

6pm (repeat)

Left, Right And Centre

Comedy following the Conservative and Labour candidates in a by-election who unwittingly fall in love.

7pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

7:55pm (repeat)

The Wrong Arm Of The Law

Crime comedy starring Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries. London's criminal gangs team up with the police to catch a group of Australian newcomers.

8pm (repeat)

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas Special - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015

John Bishop returns for his third Christmas Special for BBC One, recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This time, he welcomes the comedy talents of Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, Tom Allen and Andy Askins, plus music from Jess Glynne and international superstar Kylie Minogue.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Johnny Vegas and journalist Jo Coburn.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 8

Singer and presenter Nicole Scherzinger, The Mighty Boosh funnyman Noel Fielding and England rugby union star James Haskell join the regulars.

8:05pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

8:35pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

9pm (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of three Christmas specials from the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy Ted

When Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.

9pm (repeat)

Bad Education

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the Jack Whitehall sitcom.

9pm
60 min

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All, and there is music from Niall Horan and new comedy material from Michael himself. And whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of The Midnight Game Show? An A&E doctor is fooled into thinking the theatre is actually a grand hotel in the most ambitious Unexpected Star surprise ever.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 7

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.

9:20pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow

Joining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.

10pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Christmas Special

Keith Lemon is joined by team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton for a special festive edition of the outrageous comedy panel show. Joining the teams tonight are actor John Barrowman, musician Alex James, Loose Women Denise Van Outen and Stacey Solomon, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson.

10pm (repeat)

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 13

Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

10:15pm (repeat)

Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live

TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's hit 2012 live stand-up DVD, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

10:25pm
30 min

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 48 - Star Wars, Cheggers, And A Bit Of Politics

Sam pays tribute to the awesome nature of humanity as embodied in Keith Chegwin, Star Wars, David Davies (yep the Brexit secretary), and our special guest, UKIP's Head of Calypso, Mike Read. With Vanessa Feltz, Laura Lexx and Marlon Davis.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Rebel

Series 2, Episode 6 - Love

A burglary at Henry's house includes the theft of the Urn with Henry's late wife in.

10:45pm
45 min version

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

11pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.

11pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 7 - A Physically Large Head

Dave ponders society's image obsession and investigates how far people will go for fame.

11:10pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 2

The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.

11:55pm (repeat)

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 6

This episode features 80s band ABC, pop star Nathan Sykes, the cast of the musical Guys and Dolls, comedy from Steve Williams, a special collaboration between Gregory Porter and classical guitarist Milos, and some spectacular acrobatics from Sons Company Teeterboard and trapeze artists Hugo and Katherine.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

Midnight (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Midnight (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 8

Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, football legend Gianfranco Zola and comedian Johnny Vegas join Corden and co for the final episode of the series.

12:15am (repeat)

House Of Fools

Christmas Special - The Bobble Hat Affair

It's Christmas. Vic and Beef can't wait to get the party started.

12:20am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 17

Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

12:40am (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 7

Stephen K. Amos, Josh Howie, Bridget Christie and multi-marathon runner, Eddie Izzard, take their seats at the table with Alan for a chat involving tales concerning showbiz connections, bizarre gift ideas and erectile discomfort.

12:50am (repeat)

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show

The stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.

12:55am (repeat)

Up Pompeii

Classic British farce in which Roman slave Lurcio unwittingly gains possession of a list of people who are conspiring to bring down the Emperor Nero.

1:20am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy Ted

When Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.

1:40am
55 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Johnny Vegas and journalist Jo Coburn.

1:45am (repeat)

The Fast Show

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

1:55am (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Christmas Special

Keith Lemon hosts a Christmas special of the outrageous panel show. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Gino D'Acampo welcome former member of The Wanted Jay McGuiness, former pop star Louise Redknapp, actress Michelle Keegan and comedian Jimmy Carr to their teams as they join in the festive fun.

2am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the second series of the E4 sitcom.

2:05am (repeat)

May I Kill U?

Dark comedy film in which Kevin Bishop stars as a cycling policeman who starts killing criminals instead of arresting them.

2:15am (repeat)

Light Up The Sky!

Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2.

2:30am (repeat)

House Of Fools

Christmas Special - The Bobble Hat Affair

It's Christmas. Vic and Beef can't wait to get the party started.

2:35am (repeat)

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In Savannah

Russell and his mum are heading to one the USA's most haunted cities: Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South. During their stay, the Howards are set for a whole host of paranormal activities; they are booked into a haunted hotel, are trained to become Ghost Hunters and agree to spend the night at Savannah's most Haunted House.

2:35am (repeat)

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

2:40am (repeat)

The Last Leg

Series 12, Episode 12

Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe examine the biggest and most entertaining news stories and rounds up the main talking points of the week, with special guests including Jon Hamm and Rag'n'Bone Man who performs Human.

3am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sistering

Mark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...

3:05am (repeat)