Television
TV schedule Tuesday 25th December 2018
5:35pm
Only Connect
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts a special edition of the quiz show in which The QI Elves and Inquisitors compete.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Morecambe And Wise's Greatest TV Moments
The ultimate countdown of Eric and Ernie's best skits and sketches.
6:45pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big ShowMichael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.
7:35pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:10pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
8:35pm40 min
Upstart Crow
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Crow Christmas CarolThings get Dickensian when a mysterious stranger inspires Will to get Greene to mend his evil ways with the help of three Christmas spirits.
9pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasSpecial Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.
9:10pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
9:15pm120 min
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Channel 5 celebrates acclaimed comedian and magician Tommy Cooper.
9:15pm
(repeat)
The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas ShowHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
9:15pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Christmas Special - A League Of Their Own Christmas PartyChristmas means cricket for James and the ALOTO boys as they hit the stumps for a fun-packed festive fixture for charity.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.
10:05pm
(repeat)
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon hosts the Christmas special of the outrageous comedy panel show, which sees team captains Jimmy Carr and Fearne Cotton going head to head in a series of hilarious games. Joining the panel for the festive fun are X Factor judge Ayda Williams, number wizard Carol Vorderman, Loose Woman Stacey Solomon, drag extraordinaire Courtney Act, the King of Reem Joey Essex and Juice regular Gino D'Acampo.
10:15pm35 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2018, Episode 1 - Exotic MammyIt's the festive season once again in the Brown household, and Father Damian has organised a Christmas decoration contest to support the local football team.
10:15pm120 min
Alan Carr's Christmas Cracker
Alan Carr presents a festive special.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11:15pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Christmas SpecialJames 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.
11:30pm
(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.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
11:50pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2018 News For YouTeam 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 2018.
11:55pm
(repeat)
Confetti
Mockumentary following three couples competing to win a 'most original wedding' competition.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Christmas Special - O ChristmasSandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).