TV schedule for 30th December 2017 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Genie

When Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.

6:10am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 35 - Meena's Nemesis

An old school friend returns to challenge Meena's Tikka-Way, but the local residents are not ready to say goodbye to Meena's curry cupcakes.

6:20am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 25 - Smaller

The Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.

6:20am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 33 - The Coin

Using a homemade metal detector, the gang stumble upon an old gold coin. Could this be the key to finally building their city farm? The hardest thing may be keeping hold of it.

6:55am (repeat)

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

7:05am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

7:10am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 8

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

7:10am (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 16 - Billy Goat's Grief

There's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?

7:25am (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 3 - Lovestruck

Resus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?

7:35am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic Training

Bitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.

7:45am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

7:50am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 18 - Monster Sitting

There is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town - it's the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. But Robert can only go to the ball if he can find someone to look after Little Monster - and Justin.

8am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 1

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

8am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 22 - Inventor

When an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.

8:40am (repeat)

Carry On Camping

Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.

8:50am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of five episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

9:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

10:10am (repeat)

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

10:50am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the children's musical comedy.

12:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

12:25pm (repeat)

Born Silly

Show in which kids are pranked by their parents.

12:30pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

12:50pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

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

1:10pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

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

1:40pm (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 12 - Hank Rocks Out

It's that time of year again - once more Miss Adolf is trying to get victims to sign up for her annual survival camp.

2pm (repeat)

Ratburger

A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.

2:05pm (repeat)

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

3pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of four episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

3pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Christmas Special - Mary Christmas

One young girl seems set to have a particularly un-merry Christmas, while Ben looks upon the new year as a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.

3:20pm (repeat)

Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.

3:40pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

3:45pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 16

Reporting from some roadworks, Gail Force struggles to make herself heard over a very noisy drill.

4:20pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 6

Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.

4:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

4:40pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, Australia

Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

5pm (repeat)

Professor Branestawm

Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm

Armed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.

5:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

6pm (repeat)

Hobson's Choice

Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.

6:15pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

6:30pm
30 min

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...

2017 Repeats, Episode 2 - Who Shot Simon Cowell?

When Simon Cowell is shot at his celebrity-filled birthday party, Ant & Dec are accused of the crime and forced to go on the run, with hilarious consequences. With the authorities hot on their trails, the boys investigate to find the real culprit, in order to clear their name and reveal who really shot Simon Cowell...

6:35pm (repeat)

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

6:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little Clowntown

When Professor Squawkencluck's Seriousizer ray is nabbed by Pompom, Danger Mouse teams up with his clown-shaped Bozorian equivalent, Cupcake.

6:50pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

7pm (repeat)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

7:10pm
50 min

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Mischief Theatre present their own version of A Christmas Carol.

7:35pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 7

James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.

8pm
60 min

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 1, Episode 1

Joe Pasquale narrates a selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities. Highlights include Ant and Dec setting up Simon Cowell, and Joe Swash undergoing a spa treatment with a difference. Plus, there are elaborate big-scale practical jokes on Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams, cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff, pop sensation Little Mix and rugby ace Neil Back.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

8pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

8:10pm (repeat)

Bedazzled

The Devil grants a suicidal short-order cook who is in love with a waitress, seven wishes in return for his soul. Stars Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

8:10pm (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)

Sarah Millican: Thoroughly Modern Millican Live

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

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen

The boys' latest adventure has been an even bigger hit than their first and the laughs keep coming with this special episode of unseen footage from James, Jack, Freddie and Jamie's eventful US adventure. Featuring outtakes, unseen pranks and behind-the-scenes antics.

9:10pm (repeat)

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

10pm
120 min

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

TV edit of Russell Brand's 2013 stand-up show.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.

10:05pm (repeat)

Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live

Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.

10:10pm (repeat)

Hoffman

A repeat of this 1970 film.

10:10pm (repeat)

Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment

Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.

10:25pm
30 min

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - News Thing Hootenanny II

Sam ushers in the New Year with a look back on some of the best bits of 2017, including another chance to see the News Thing Christmas Pantomime.

11:05pm (repeat)

Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live

TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.

11:05pm
30 min

A Year In The Life Of A Year

Special - 2017: A Year In The Life Of A Year

The Brian Pern creator seamlessly re-edits film and television footage from the top twelve months of 2017 to create a spoof take on the year's cultural events, entertainment smashes and other things.

11:45pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 8

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

Midnight (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

12:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition packed with comic conundrums, festive surprises and laughs aplenty. Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate team up against Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and maths whizz Rachel Riley is in charge of the numbers.

12:40am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 1

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

12:50am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

1am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

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

1:05am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

1:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

1:25am (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Out-takes - Bestest Of The Unseenest Bits

Compilation of moments from the past year of Keith Lemon's outrageous comedy panel show which were simply too naughty or funny for TV.

1:30am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

1:35am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 5 - Jeremy's Manager

Jeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.

1:55am (repeat)

Outer Touch

Sci-fi sex comedy in which a group of alien females abduct four plucky Brits.

2am (repeat)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 1

In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.

2:05am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mark's Women

Mark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.

2:25am (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Highlights Special - Special Special

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton count down the most special bits of the most recent series in a Celebrity Juice Special Special to reveal the number one most special moment. Starring Ant and Dec, Tom Daley, a parrot and Joey Essex.

2:35am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 15

This week's episode featured an owl haircut, Harry firing Heston Blumenthal from a submarine like a missile and a horse skull called Nobbin.

2:40am (repeat)

Da Ali G Show

Episode 2

This week's The Message debate concerns politics. John Humphrys joins Ali for his studio interview, Travis front man Fran Healy performs, and Borat looks for the best English performers at the Edinburgh Fringe.

2:55am (repeat)

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.

3am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 16

This week's episode featured a woman who gives out souvenir mugs after sex, Mike Tyson racing pigeons and Harry struggling to understand science documentaries.

3:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.

3:15am (repeat)

Through The Keyhole

Series 3, Episode 4

The panel this week are dancing judge Bruno Tonioli, presenter Davina McCall and dapper radio DJ and TV presenter Dave Berry.

3:20am (repeat)

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.

3:25am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 5 - Jeremy's Manager

Jeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.

3:30am (repeat)

Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Legends Of British Comedy

Episode 3 - And It's Goodnight From Him - The Very Best Of Ronnie Barker

Engaging tribute to the much-missed comedy actor and writer. Featuring a frank interview with the man himself and eulogies from the leading lights in British comedy.

3:30am (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Highlights Special - Rally Special

James Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.

4:30am (repeat)

Crashing

Episode 5

Tensions rise after the housemates are served their eviction notice. Melody and Colin's relationship takes an unexpected turn.

5:30am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Episode 4

Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.

TV schedule Saturday 30th December 2017

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