Television
TV schedule Saturday 29th December 2018
Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 1Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.
Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 1Ross Noble finds a typically off-the-wall solution to the problem of how to train in the south of England for an off-road adventure in Scotland. But when the real trials begin they soon wonder if it was enough... it wasn't.
All About The Good Life
Documentary exploring behind-the-scenes of classic suburban sitcom The Good Life.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker 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!
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For ThreeWhen a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.
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.
Bradley Walsh: When Dummies Took Over The World
Bradley Walsh tells the story of Britain's most famous puppet stars.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 4 - Peckham And BeyondPeckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.
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.
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.
Mock The Week
Series 8, Highlights SpecialDara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - Return Of The JediThis week showcases Keith & Paddy's version of the third Star Wars film, Return Of The Jedi, featuring Michelle Keegan, Phillip Schofield and Ant & Dec.
Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt'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).
An Audience With...
Episode 34 - Another Audience With Ken DoddLegendary showbiz comedian Ken Dodd fields questions from a celebrity audience.
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 3With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Joe Pasquale narrates a selection of clips from TV shows in which celebrities are pranked.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
New Year Special - Frankie Boyle's 2018 New World OrderFrankie Boyle's 2018 New World Order sees Frankie tackle the year's biggest news stories in his own unique satirical style. The show features Frankie and guests chewing the fat over their stand out moments of the baffling year that has been 2018.
The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.
Stewart Lee: Content Provider
Stand-up comedy special from Stewart Lee.
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 9With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.