British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 18th December 2018

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 22 - Spinning

The 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The Sky

The gang spot what appears to be a meteor through Screwtop's mega-powerful telescope. It turns out to be an early space invention of the Professor's, hurtling back towards Earth on a collision course with Beanotown! Can Dennis and the gang save the day, or will Beanotown be destroyed forever.

CITV 7:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 34 - Valuable Lessons

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never Comes

Dreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, 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.

CITV 7:35am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 35 - Halloween

Mr Bean loves Halloween and prepares to give the neighbourhood kids some tricks and treats they will not forget. Then he gets carried away with his spooky pranks and becomes the target of even more fiendish tricks by his neighbours, the Bruisers.

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

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 9 - Friday

Friday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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 2, Episode 16 - Justin Rocks

The first ever Justinbury Music Festival is taking place in Justin's house - as long as rock star Justin and his new band are ready in time to open!

Talking Pictures TV 8:50am (repeat)
Heavens Above!

Heavens Above!

1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.

ITVBe 9:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20am (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

CITV 10:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, 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.

CITV 11am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 4

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 12:35pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

YANGA! channel logo. 1pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 10 - Trials On A Sunday

Tobi has football trials on the same day as a family church convention. He hatches a plan to attend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.

YANGA! channel logo. 1:30pm (repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 11 - Tobi's Arsenal Birthday

Dad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 4 - Up

The Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping Major

When looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Christmas Special - Melted

The world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CITV 3:25pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 31 - Super Trolley

Nipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.

CITV 3:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

CITV 4:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bean Painting

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

CITV 4:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The Beanostalk

A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 2

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 34 - Tutan Kutie

Cleo is feeling lonely as the only 4,000-year-old Ancient Egyptian child in town, but that all changes when her ex-boyfriend Tutan Kutie turns up. But is he all that he seems?

Forces TV 7pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the time-travel sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 11 - Beats

All the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Specials, Episode 1 - Promises Promises

Lauren and Craig return home to celebrate mum and Mike's first wedding anniversary, but when Declan drops a romantic bombshell on Lauren and dad drops an explosive one on Millie, everyone's future is turned upside-down.

U&Drama channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Christmas Special - Melted

The world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 7, Episode 1

A big announcement means a shake-up at the store and Gavin's not happy.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Zoe Lyons

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 18 - The Plucky Dip With Zoe Lyons

Zoe Lyons puts her hand up a turkey for her Christmas presents in Zoe's Plucky Dip.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm
55 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:10pm (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 9

Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Lisa (Beverly Rudd). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 7, Episode 2

Gavin struggles to hire a night manager as Valco gets set to open 24 hours. Scatty candidate Lou applies. And she could just be the final straw.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 5

Mansour Bellow introduces host Kane Brown once more, with comics Benjamin Bello and Felicity Ethnic.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: Richard Young / REX / Shutterstock

The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words

Documentary about Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, told using interviews the pair have done.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Undiscovered Peter Sellers. Peter Sellers. Copyright: Getty Images

The Undiscovered Peter Sellers

Victor Lewis-Smith presents previously unseen footage featuring Peter Sellers.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Noel Fielding, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Christmas Special - Pubs

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Walliams & Friend. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Hugh Bonneville, David Walliams. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Walliams & Friend

Christmas Special - Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.

YANGA! channel logo. 10:30pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 6

The comics tonight are Travis J and Shabba.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Shutterstock

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 6, Christmas Special

Brian returns to the store and is clearly unimpressed with humble new pharmacist Alan. Elsewhere, Colin and Lisa witness something horrifying and with romance in the air at the Valco Christmas party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

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

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

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Susie Dent

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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Magid Magid. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 2

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

Channel 5 logo 12:05am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Katherine Ryan

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Special - All-Women Special

Katherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10am (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Ross, Leigh Francis, Lorraine Kelly, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas Keyhole

Keith Lemon is back with a sixth series of Through The Keyhole, kicking off with a Christmas special. On this week's festive star-studded panel are the king of chat, Jonathan Ross; presenter Lorraine Kelly; and comedian Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Christmas Special - December

Christmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas Party

James Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

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

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

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 10

Russell Howardtalks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are Ed Gamble and Fern Brady.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 7, Episode 10

With Johnny Vegas, Chris Addison, Nicky Hambleton-Jones and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Christmas Special

The Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 7, Episode 13

With Ken Livingstone, David Mitchell, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.

London Live 2:50am (repeat)
Come Play With Me. Copyright: Roldvale

Come Play With Me

'Sexploitation' genre comedy and Britain's longest-running film, having played at one cinema for 201 weeks.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 4

B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.

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Shooting Stars

Series 3, Episode 1

With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.

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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 14, Episode 6

Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 4

With Miranda Hart, Richard Ayoade and Stephen Graham.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 5

With Sanjeev Bhaskar, John Hannah and Kathy Burke.

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