TV schedule for 8th December 2018 (full list)

7:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 25 - Hot Date

Bean agrees to go on a date with Irma.

7:10am (repeat)

Lovejoy

A selection of four episodes from the comedy drama.

7:10am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

When Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!

7:15am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 26 - Wanted

Bean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.

7:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's Monster

When Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.

7:25am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

7:40am (repeat)

Boj

Episode 9 - Giggly Rink

There's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

8:25am (repeat)

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.

8:25am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat Gala

It's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.

8:40am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat Gala

It's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.

8:40am (repeat)

Flushed Away

When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.

9:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 33 - Where Did You Get That Cat?

Mr Bean chases Scrapper around Mrs Wicket's flat but her sideboard tumbles over, he is horrified to think he has squashed poor Scrapper.

9:40am (repeat)

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

9:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 34 - Valuable Lessons

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

10:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Snow Monster

A snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot the snow monster for himself.

11am (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Christmas Special - Eruptions

Joe Maplin installs a model volcano in the ballroom which erupts during Ted's act. He is not prepared to tolerate such interruptions, so at dead of night he leads an expedition to sabotage it.

11:25am (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

12pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy Affair

When the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.

12:05pm (repeat)

The Goose Steps Out

Wartime comedy starring Will Hay. Teacher William Potts goes undercover at a German spy training school.

12:40pm (repeat)

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

1:10pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Flashbacks, Episode 1 - Friends And Fails

Nero and Dexter relive their most iconic scenes on the show. Akai is amazed to see his original audition while memories of Dexter's stag do have everyone in stitches.

1:20pm (repeat)

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

2pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

2:30pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

2:30pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's sitcom.

2:45pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake Off

Rivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.

2:55pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake Off

Rivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.

3pm (repeat)

At-Issue

10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.

3:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South Africa

Glitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.

3:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

4:40pm (repeat)

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

4:40pm (repeat)

Arthur Christmas

Aardman 3D-animation movie for Christmas 2011 about the kind-hearted but clumsy son of Santa Claus. Starring James McAvoy.

5pm (repeat)

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?

5:05pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 6

Keith Fitt demonstrates his karate skills, Will Barrow fills up a birdbath in the garden and Gail Force places the final card on a giant house of cards.

6pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of three episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.

6pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones

Walker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!

6:20pm (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Christmas Special

Mrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.

6:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 41 - A Royal Makeover

Mr Bean decides to decorate his room in the style of Buckingham Palace and selects the same wallpaper as the Queen has. Meanwhile, his landlady, Mrs Wicket, suffers from delusions of grandeur and crowns herself Queen of the Street!

7pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

7pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

7:10pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 42 - Super Marrow

Mr Bean finds himself in a race to grow a giant marrow with his next-door neighbour. There is prize money at stake and a chance to get his photo in the papers. As the competition hots up, Mr Bean's gardening techniques become more inventive, unconventional and desperate.

7:45pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 1 - Divide And Conquer

Join Diddy TV for a line-up of top entertainment, including The Dimgineers, This is Pointless, and a Diddy Chat with Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

8:10pm
60 min

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 4

This week US actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone to play Send To All and Michael heads to Newport to wake up another unsuspecting member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow. There's live music from chart topper Paloma Faith, legendary funk & soul singer Nile Rodgers and Chic perform, and there'll be another amazing performance from our first couple for The Unexpected Star.

8:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

8:25pm (repeat)

Horrible Science

Episode 10 - Vicious Veg

Flesh-eating plants and dancing flowers are featured in this week's show.

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9pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 9

The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.

9pm (repeat)

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.

9pm
3 min

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 8 - Talking Turkey With Andrew Maxwell

Andrew Maxwell hates turkey. Really hates it. He's actually not that keen on any Christmas food. Here's why.

9pm (repeat)

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

9:05pm
55 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

9:40pm (repeat)

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.

9:50pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 10

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by comedian Jack Dee, singer Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty and musician Alex James.

10:10pm
65 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 13 - Michael Caine, David Walliams, Mo Farah, Sue Perkins, George Ezra

Jonathan is joined by legendary icon of cinema Sir Michael Caine, the hilarious David Walliams, 19-times gold medal-winning athlete Sir Mo Farah and comedian and presenter Sue Perkins. Plus, chart-topping George Ezra will be chatting and performing in the studio.

10:20pm (repeat)

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

10:40pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

11pm (repeat)

Number 6

Episode 1

Kane Brown introduces comedy from Funmbi Omotayo and Toju.

11pm (repeat)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

11pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

11:10pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

11:30pm (repeat)

Number 6

Episode 2

This week's performers are Kayleigh Loudmouth and Mr Nolontin.

11:40pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 3

Boxer Tony Bellew, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and British hockey star Sam Quek join the regulars.

11:45pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.

Midnight (repeat)

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

12:45am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.

1am (repeat)

House Of Fools

Christmas Special - The Bobble Hat Affair

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

1:05am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio Control

Blakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?

1:25am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

1:30am (repeat)

Ministry Of Justice

Episode 2

The Ministry tackles Britain's problem with weapons and sells some overpriced tickets to see a ticket tout.

1:35am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy Night

Freezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...

1:40am (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

1:50am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From Victory

Once again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.

1:50am (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 1, Episode 1

Alan Davies is joined by guests Noel Fielding, Jon Ronson, Andrew Maxwell and Kerry Godliman. Discussion topics include being detained by the US military, giant rabbits and psychopaths.

1:55am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

2:20am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

2:25am (repeat)

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

2:40am
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

2:40am (repeat)

Crackanory

Series 1, Episode 6 - Head In The Clouds & The Newsreader

Stephen Mangan and Hugh Dennis narrate funny yarns about a newsreader interviewing an evil dictator and a care assistant who moonlights as a superhero.

2:50am (repeat)