Television
TV schedule Thursday 28th December 2017
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas At Paradise LodgeWhen Miss Milton gives Cissie some super-strength glue to use, Christmas preparations take a drastic turn for the worse. A electrical fault only adds to Paradise Lodge's woes.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 21 - Fitting TogetherThe Twirlywoos learn how to fit pipes together when they create a surprising water feature, and the Very Important Lady falls apart and needs some help fitting back together.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Zig And Zag
Episode 14 - It's Sherlucky DayZig and Zag become detectives to solve the case of the missing invisible cat of Burb Street.
Mr. Bean
Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. BeanMore mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 1 - Scream CleanLuke's love for cutting corners gets him into serious trouble when a quick-fix solution to tidying his room puts the whole of Scream Street in danger.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 22 - What's Up, Dog?A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to Earth safely.
Mr. Bean
Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of LondonThe blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 15 - Just For FunSpecial guest Mister Makes helps bring all the fun of the fair to Justin's house, plus a very cheeky little ghost is on the loose from the Ghost Train.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of five episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 9 - Class Teddy TimeSupply teacher Miss Davis finds a whole new meaning to German vocabulary, Emily gets in trouble with Miss Fun With Numbers over the class teddy and Mr Konundrum struggles with his love life.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered GoatArthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the animated version of the second series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists
Aardman claymation film about a gang of pirates and their luxuriantly bearded captain.
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 10 - School PromThe last day of the school year is here at last and it's prom time! Mark finally plucks up the courage to ask Marcella out and Mr Christopher puts his reputation on the line when he tries to prove once and for all that he's the most talented person at Dockbridge High.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 10 - MegasaurusMrs Griggs launches a mentoring scheme and Maxwell picks Ollie. At first Ollie is flattered, but he soon becomes fed up with Maxwell beating him at chess.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 22 - SpinningThe Twirlywoos watch a pot being made on a potter's wheel, and decide to have a go themselves. On the boat, the tea table is in a spin.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 11 - Bug BroochLily is delighted when Rob buys her a present for the first time - only it's a horrible bug-shaped brooch!
Carry On Regardless
Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the animated version of the second series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
For Better, For Worse
When an impoverished young graduate asks his girlfriend's father for permission to marry, approval is conditional on him finding both a job and a flat.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, IndiaThe grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.
Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 3 - Hip Hopping In AtlantaRussell and his mum find themselves in the Hip Hop Capital of the USA: Atlanta, Georgia. Under the guidance of local legend, Dr. Dax, the Howards attempt to transform themselves into rapping, dancing, graffiti-ing hip hop heroes.
The Boys In Blue
Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village.
Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In SavannahRussell 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.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.
Carry On Loving
Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.
My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of four episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 12DIY Dan attempts to make a potted plant display, while Rapids Johnson tries out a new technique to try to find bears in the woods.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
Minder
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty HunterWhen a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.
Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger MouseDanger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black CoatSeven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.
Still Open All Hours
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 5The last few week's challenges have been vertigo-inducing stuff. Who will have the nerve to join James Corden and the boys next? Step up Piers Morgan, Paul Merson and Roisin Conaty - each ready to take on the hit show's chucklesome challenges, scary stunts and tricky trivia.
The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business
Comedy drama following out-of-luck entertainer Sherry Sheridan as he tries to reinvigorate his career and save his marriage.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
Miranda Does Christmas
Miranda Hart hosts a raucous Christmas party with some very special guests.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 2 - Deals And MisdemeanoursDeals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.
Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials - IdentityThere's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
Nuns On The Run
Film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane as a pair of gangsters desperate to go straight, against their gang boss's wishes.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the third series from the lie-based panel game.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live
TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father ChristmasLee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 6Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 3The third leg of Jack, Jamie and Freddie's epic road trip takes them to Miami, where they are set the ultimate deep-sea fishing goal: to catch a shark.
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.
About A Boy
Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.
Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 4 - HandymanJeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.
Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 9Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.
Carry On Cowboy
Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.
Stag
Episode 2The ever-diminishing group of friends are joined by a suspicious latecomer, who splits loyalties and leads them deeper into danger.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2017 Specials, Christmas Special - Alan Carr's Christmas Chatty ManAlan is joined on the sofa Noel Gallagher; Christian Slater, John Bishop, Lorraine Kelly, Rob Beckett and Gogglebox stars Giles and Mary. Music performance and further chat comes from Kasabian, Adam Lambert and Dua Lipa.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 4Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by lovebirds Ben and Stephanie, who will put their relationship on the line for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 5Jimmy and Katherine are joined by The Only Way Is Essex power couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou for a special celebrity edition. In tonight's episode the Essex natives are put head to head against Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry and fellow TOWIE cast member James Diags to win money for charity.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 7Russell Howard talks about being an uncle and middle class muggers; plus answers questions on how to get out of work. His guests are Steve Williams and Isy Suttie.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 3Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Highlights Special - Best BitsJames Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 11 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Howard talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain. His guests are Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 4This week, Fearne Cotton presents The Keith Lemon Sketch Show: The Gossip, and Denzil Rowe sculpts pop star Marvin Humes. Meanwhile, it's fashion week at the Kardsahians' caravan site, and Apple reveal their latest technological leap: a sock.
Dying Laughing
Film interviewing some of the world's top comedians about performing stand-up.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Through The Keyhole
Series 3, Episode 3Keith Lemon hosts the classic game show. On the panel this time are talk show legend Jerry Springer, presenter Tess Daly and comedian Paddy McGuinness.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 8Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.
Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 2Michelle Keegan and Joel Fry act out Lydia Rose Bewley and Jess Knappett's tale of royal rivalry (Queen Elizabeth I versus Mary Queen of Scots) and James 'Murr' Murray blasts through Billy the Kid with Mat Horne and Mat Baynton.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth WilliamsMatron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.
The Last Leg
Series 12, Christmas SpecialThe 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.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty HunterWhen a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.
Viral Tap
Episode 7Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with Jim Chapman and Jameela Jamil.
Crashing
Episode 3Anthony lays on an evening of deliciously spicy delights - but as the meal descends into chaos, it's not just the curry that ends up on the floor.