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TV schedule Friday 22nd December 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 13 - More About Gone

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 10 - Toddler Trouble

Zig and Zag become parents to a talking doll in a bid to gain access to a toddler's playground and the enticing 'clown on a spring' ride!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 49 - A Letter From The Underlands

When Resus gets a letter from his new pen pal in the Underlands, Luke and Cleo are suspicious. They know the Brain Catcher is trying to escape the Underlands again - so are these two things connected?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 6 - Rear Window

Having failed to ingratiate himself with the new neighbours, Peter manages to sprain his ankle falling from a ladder. Sat in bed with little more to do than look out of the window, he soon becomes convinced that the short-tempered new neighbour has murdered his wife.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Professor Branestawm. Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - Professor Branestawm Returns

When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a substantial sum to fund local inventing, it could mean the end of Professor Branestawm's money troubles.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 23

Pantomime dame Nana Knickerbocker thinks she's in the panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, newsreader Arthur Sleep has some fun with his studio chair and Will Singalot annoys Robin Hood with his singing when he tries to impress Maid Marion with his archery skills.

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

Mr Bean

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (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, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rob Edwards (Samuel Small), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 5 - Never The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride

Jas is asked to be a bridesmaid and is worried about being too clumsy to pull it off.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And Taller

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.

BBC Two 10am (repeat)
Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. Image shows left to right: Sir Percy Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas), Courtney (Eric Sykes). Credit: 20th Century Fox

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines

Period comedy. Newspaper publisher Lord Rawnsley establishes a London-to-Paris flying challenge with a huge cash prize.

BBC Three 10am
2 min
Big Field. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Tony Way. Copyright: BBC

Big Field

Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterchef

It's a culinary episode of Big Field.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (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 4, Episode 20 - Cat Unpacks

Cat is about to go on another big adventure, but she can't go anywhere because her Cat-pack is too full and too heavy to carry.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20am (repeat)
Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble

Ross Noble Off Road

A repeat run of the entire series.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 1 - Gunfight At The O.K. Laundrette

Terry finds himself caught up in a robbery of the week's takings at the O.K. Laundrette. Whilst he attempts to talk round the armed gang in an overnight hostage situation, Arthur's more interested in drumming up publicity.

CITV 12pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12pm (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 1 - The Colour Of Magic

On 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And Shorter

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

BBC Two 1:20pm (repeat)
An Ideal Husband. Image shows from L to R: Miss Mabel Charlton (Minnie Driver), Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert Everett). Copyright: Miramax Films

An Ideal Husband

Film based on Oscar Wilde's play, starring Rupert Everett as Lord Arthur Goring, described by his friends as "the idlest man in London".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (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, Christmas Special - There Goes The Groom

Ronnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.

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.

Talking Pictures TV 2:10pm (repeat)
A Run For Your Money. Image shows from L to R: Twm Jones (Meredith Edwards), Huw Price (Hugh Griffith). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

A Run For Your Money

A 1949 film in which brothers from a Welsh village take their first trip to London and become separated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3pm (repeat)
Professor Branestawm. Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - Professor Branestawm Returns

When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a substantial sum to fund local inventing, it could mean the end of Professor Branestawm's money troubles.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 24

Acrobatic troupe the Berrito Brothers show off their weight-lifting skills, intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson goes in search of the furry-footed fishing bear, wildlife park tour guide Sue Keeper gets sheep and goats mixed up and gardener Will Barrow finds all sorts of animals hiding in his wheelbarrow.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bury My Half At Waltham Green

Arthur farms out Terry's services to a newly-released con. Unfortunately for Terry he's none-too-bright, and has some old associates really rather keen on getting back in touch.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 48 - Bioluminescent Bay, Puerto Rico

Glitch's bath time puts the creatures of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay in bubble-trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:10pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, Scotland

The Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:30pm (repeat)
Born Silly. Copyright: CPL Productions

Born Silly

Show in which kids are pranked by their parents.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:40pm (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 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 5:15pm (repeat)
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!. Image shows from L to R: David Peterson (David Tennant), Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!

Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5:20pm (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 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

U&Drama channel logo 5:40pm (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 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two Sweaters

Howard finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:50pm (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.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
It's A Wonderful World. Image shows from L to R: Ken Millar (George Cole), Ray Thompson (Terence Morgan). Copyright: Renown Pictures

It's A Wonderful World

Two struggling composers hit on a novel way of producing music - backwards.

U&Drama channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck Brunel

When King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 10, Episode 3

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cox, Tony Hadley, Bradley Walsh, Richard Drummie. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 3

This show's guests include a special collaborative performance from award winning duo Go West alongside Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Grammy Award winner Meghan Trainor, plus music from The Corrs and a performance from the West End's Disney's Aladdin and comedy from Jarlath Regan.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 12

In tonight's final Brian and Emma are the last loved up couple to get grilled by dynamic duo Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. The couple put their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces...but will they choose love or money?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie Wrote

GOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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 12, Christmas Special

James gets mates Jamie, Jack, Freddie round for another unforgettable Christmas on A League Of Their Own. This year, formal wear is a must as it's all back to Jack's country manor for a super-posh Yuletide party. There's plenty of festive fun on the menu as they host Nigel Havers, Kriss Akabusi and David Seaman. Plus, they look back on their favourite moments from the last 12 series.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
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.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
SuperBob. Bob (Brett Goldstein). Copyright: Grain Media

SuperBob

Bob is a very British superhero, doing his best to save the world within accepted health & safety guidelines. But for all his powers, love eludes him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 54, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2017 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2017.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
George Formby

Frank Skinner On George Formby

Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Al Murray's Make Christmas Great Again. Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Make Christmas Great Again

Set in a late-night pub lock in, Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, is joined at his very own Christmas house party by an audience of celebrity guests and in which fun, games and music all come together in what promises to be a night to be remembered.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 12, Christmas Special

The award-winning show rounds off the 12th series with their unique brand of irreverent satire, topical comedy and a sprinkle of festive cheer. The final instalment of the year is a merriment-packed live Christmas edition where the boys are joined by some special guests live in the studio including writer, actor and comedian Stephen Merchant and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo from I'm A Celebrity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 6 - Kenny Everett

This week's episode looks at Kenny Everett, a creative and technical genius who was light years ahead of his time.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 2

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular taking points by guests Richard Hammond, Carol Vorderman, Paul Foot and Matt Forde.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: John Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
120 min
Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

Les Dawson: In His Own Words

Channel 5 celebrates the work of comedian Les Dawson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2. Image shows from L to R: Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Bwark Productions

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 22, Christmas Special - Will Smith, Jenna Coleman, Jamie Oliver, Tom Chaplin

Will Smith says he's now old enough to play Uncle Phil in a possible re-boot of Fresh Prince; Jamie Oliver talks about 20 years of being on telly, Jenna Coleman reveals some of the stranger Doctor Who fan requests, and Tom Chaplin performs live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 1, Special - Fonejacker Christmas Special

The king of prank calls returns for a festive special, featuring all the favourite characters from series one: George the scamster, Irish Mike, Terry Tibbs, Indian Call Centre and Mr Miggins, as well as Fonejacker himself out in the streets of Britain seeking targets to call and confuse.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (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 54, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2017 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2017.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Howard, David Mitchell, Henry Blofeld, Rob Brydon, Richard Coles, Lee Mack, Clive Myrie. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 5

Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: John Humphrys, Frank Skinner, Claudia Winkleman, Russell Kane. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 6 - Claudia Winkleman, John Humphrys, Russell Kane

Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman, Mastermind host John Humphrys and comedian Russell Kane try to get rid of skiing, summer, and audiences that are always whooping.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled Pink

The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 5 - Hot-Rodding At The Demolition Derby (South Carolina)

Russell and his mum are in South Carolina, where they have joined the Knights of Destruction, an All-American Demolition Derby, who find new and insane ways to smash up cars. Russell has signed up to get behind the wheel at the event and Ninette is taking to the mic to commentate in front of the 4000 strong crowd.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:55am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Colin Hoult. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

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QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Baddiel, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Tony Adams, Aisling Bea, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 5

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Tony Adams, David Baddiel and Aisling Bea for another round of the sports-based quiz show.

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Room 101. Image shows from L to R: John Humphrys, Frank Skinner, Claudia Winkleman, Russell Kane. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 6 - Claudia Winkleman, John Humphrys, Russell Kane

Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman, Mastermind host John Humphrys and comedian Russell Kane try to get rid of skiing, summer, and audiences that are always whooping.

BBC Four 2am (repeat)
George Formby

Frank Skinner On George Formby

Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.

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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Drago (Leigh Francis), Adrian (Anna Friel), Rocky (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Rocky

Keith and Paddy present their version of Oscar-winning boxing movie Rocky, featuring Anna Friel.

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I've Gotta Horse

Musical comedy starring early rock star Billy Fury as himself, an animal-mad entertainer.

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Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 3 - Gym

Mark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.

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Drunk History

A selection of episodes from the third series.

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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, Little Mix join Vernon Kay on TV; Keith begins his charity marathon; and Bruce Jenner has a big announcement to make in The Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians.

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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.

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Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

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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.

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Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 7

Harry purloins Chris Packham's hat using a fishing rod on Autumnwatch, there's toy car racing on The Apprentice and there's some step ladder-based action on Channel 4's The Family. Plus, there's contempt for David Van Day on Celebrity Coach Trip.

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Through The Keyhole

Series 3, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

A festive Keith Lemon peeks into three more celebrity homes, sniffing out seasonal clues to help the star-studded studio panel guess who it is that lives there. Getting in the Christmas spirit with Keith are magician and presenter Stephen Mulhern, Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman and comedian Jimmy Carr.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 7

Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

London Live 3:15am (repeat)
Bo' Selecta!. Leigh Francis

Bo' Selecta!

Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.

London Live 3:45am (repeat)
Crashing. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Jonathan Bailey), Kate (Louise Ford). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Crashing

Episode 1

It's practically peaceful in the disused hospital. That is, until the spontaneous arrival of Lulu, Anthony's oldest and least responsible friend.

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The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

London Live 4:15am (repeat)
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Crashing

Episode 2

Anthony attempts to have a mature conversation with Lulu, Melody wants to pin down Colin for a date, and Sam encourages Fred to take a day off work.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bury My Half At Waltham Green

Arthur farms out Terry's services to a newly-released con. Unfortunately for Terry he's none-too-bright, and has some old associates really rather keen on getting back in touch.

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