Television
TV schedule Monday 23rd December 2019
7:30pm30 min
The Goes Wrong Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Spirit Of ChristmasA joyful Christmas tale, as The Cornley Drama Society present the story of Santa and his elves trying to bring festive happiness to a sad little girl and her constantly-fighting parents.
8:30pm35 min
Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
9pm90 min
Classic Christmas Comedy Moments
Looking back at some of the most memorable comedy moments from Christmas specials over the decades, including Morecambe and Wise, The Office, Absolutely Fabulous and The Good Life. The programme also features contributions from celebrities and performers such as Barry Cryer, Lionel Blair, Susie Blake and Andrew Collins.
9pm60 min
Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen
From his early days in comedy troupe The Jockeys of Norfolk, to his breakthrough role as Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Hugh Grant has become one of Britain's best-loved stars, with hits including two Bridget Jones movies, Notting Hill, Love Actually, and Paddington 2. More recently, he has turned his talents to television in the acclaimed drama A Very English Scandal, playing notorious politician Jeremy Thorpe. Aside from the Bafta-winning actor discussing his career, friends and colleagues including Andie MacDowell, Richard Curtis, Sandra Bullock, Colin Firth, Ang Lee, Stephen Frears and Nicholas Hoult also add their thoughts.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson
10pm45 min version
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloA festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.
10:35pm30 min
Elis James: Funny Nation
Episode 3Elis James explores the history of Welsh comedy, focusing on the high points of the nation's radio, film and television output.
11:05pm30 min
Famalam
Highlights Special - The Best Of FamalamHighlights from the comedy sketch show, starring Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, John Macmillan, Tom Moutchi and Akemnji Ndifornyen.
11:35pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 10Charlie Brooker assumes the role of host, with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett and comedian Phil Wang joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
2am60 min
After Ever After
Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever AfterCinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.