British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 24th December 2019

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

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And Bigger

The Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 1, Episode 2 - Just Visiting

With their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 2, Christmas Special - Misery

As Rona prepares to spend Christmas alone, the Porter clan reluctantly pack up to indulge Bill's guilt complex by spending the festive season with her intolerable mother in Suffolk.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 41 - Gran Up

When Gran's Harley gets impounded, Dennis thinks she's lost her groove and given up on her thrill-seeking ways. In trying to help her, Dennis accidentally becomes Old Man Dennis, and teams up with Gran to prove you're never too old to be a rebel.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

Another 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat Gala

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Christmas Special - The Grumpus

It's Christmas on Scream Street, but nobody seems to enjoy it as much as Luke and his family... in fact they all seem terrified! Can Luke save the town from the Grumpus and restore a Merry Christmas?

CITV 8:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30am (repeat)
Ratburger. Image shows from L to R: Burt (David Walliams), Sheila (Sheridan Smith), Zoe (Talia Barnett), Gary (Mark Benton). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Ratburger

A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.

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 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.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And Presents

When the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The Bride

For Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.

Comedy Central 11am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's presents a festive mix of comedy, music and games.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's musical comedy.

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 14, Episode 10 - Stop That Castle!

With the annual gala parade in the skilful hands of Foggy, Compo and Clegg, how could anything go wrong?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:05pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 3, Christmas Special - Babes In The Wood

En route to spend Christmas with Rona's aunt Pearl and Bill's mum at a country hotel, Rona and the Porters get lost in thick fog and take refuge in a deserted old house. Meanwhile, a dangerous psychopath has escaped from a prison van not far away...

CITV 12:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A Plane

Dave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

Comedy Central Extra 1pm (repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

A selection of episodes from the first series of the comic travelogue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30pm (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.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 22 - More About Pop

The Twirlywoos are in a room full of model aeroplanes watching a model maker starting a new project.

Comedy Central 2pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Strange Hill Christmas

As Mitchell attempts to escape school and bring his Christmas holidays to an early start, the entirety of the staff and students become locked inside.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy Christmas

Christmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

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?

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

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm (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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 4 - Love And Relationships

Lenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With Ada

After a riotous work Christmas party, Leslie's in the doghouse. His tie's missing, as are the car keys, and a large-cupped bra is found on the back seat. If only he could remember what happened!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In Peckham

With the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.

Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.

BBC Two 6:20pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 1, Episode 7

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!. Image shows from L to R: David Peterson (David Tennant), Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!

Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

U&W channel logo 7:15pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - Again

Will Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.

U&W channel logo 7:55pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms. Tony Robinson. Copyright: North One Television

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 1

Channel 4 has commissioned a new poll to find Britain's best loved sitcom. Tamsin Greig narrates as we look at sitcoms old and new to find which one is the most loved.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Jack Fowler. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 3

Personal trainer Sam and girlfriend Katie met at the gym where they both used to work. Will the couple crumble under the weight of the pressure? Or will they give Jimmy and Katherine a run for their money? Featuring Love Island's Jack Fowler as the celebrity mystery guest.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
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 8pm (repeat)
After Ever After. Image shows from L to R: King (Tom Courtenay), Prince Charming (David Walliams), Fairy Godmother (Ellen Thomas), Cinderella (Sian Gibson), Madame Blackheart (Celia Imrie). Copyright: King Bert Productions

After Ever After

Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever After

Cinderella 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.

Comedy Central Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 4

Billy and Nikita are next up on the sofa for this episode of Your Face Or Mine. The pair have actually been on the show before in Series 3. However Billy, who appeared with his now ex, has coupled up with Nikita...the mystery guest who he was accused of having the hots for! But those were just rumours, right?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection of episodes from the second series.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

2007 Festive Specials - Plum Number

Once Isa finds out Jack and Victor have joined the Community Choir, everyone's laughing in Craiglang. They regain some respect by digging out their marigolds to save the day for the choir but, as ever, life is never straightforward.

Winston, meanwhile, gains some of the Christmas spirit when he takes over from Charlie the Lollipop Man. Tam develops a close, loving relationship with the puggy machine, setting his sights on winning the jackpot.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

Christmas comedy entertainment specials hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 4, Episode 6

The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Christmas Special - The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show

The host welcomes another batch of celebrity guests to his famous green room for a special Christmas edition of the talk show. He is joined by David Tennant, whose demonic role in Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens will be coming to BBC in the new year, as well as singers Rita Ora and Jamie Cullum, former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Rylan Clark-Neal, award-winning Hollywood star David Oyelowo and comedian Bec Hill.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Ian (Jamie Quinn), Beth (Arabella Weir), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Eric (Alex Norton), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Christmas Special

Beth and Eric are hoping to have a quiet festive feast on their own.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 4, Episode 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
The Lovers!. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Gildor Films

The Lovers!

Sitcom adaptation starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox as the titular on-off lovers, Geoffrey and Beryl.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 2, Christmas Special

Des Clarke presents the comedy news review show that takes a satirical slant on the week's headlines, with help from Catriona Shearer, Susie McCabe, Raymond Mearns and Jim Smith.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
40 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For Christmas

Lee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe

QI

Series Q, Christmas Special - Quizmas

With Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
The Return Of The Yuletide Kid. Anthony Richards (Craig Roberts). Copyright: BBC

The Return Of The Yuletide Kid

Comedy drama about a former child star who returns to his home town in Wales for Christmas.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
60 min
Ed Byrne. Copyright: Roslyn Gaunt

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

Ed Byrne performs his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show Spoiler Alert at Glasgow's Tramway.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins, Shirley Ballas, Joel Dommett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Dragons' Den Does I'll Get This, Christmas Special

Shirley Ballas, Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins and Joel Dommett meet up for a festive night out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Endemol UK

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas Special

Jimmy 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

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of four celebrity specials.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Santa (Nick Helm), Jonathan Ross, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr

Roast Battle

Christmas Special - Roast Battle Xmas Special

Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross are joined by a very important guest for one night... Santa! (who looks suspiciously like Nick Helm). This hour-long Christmas special sees comedians Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair going head to head, all competing to be crowned the Roast Battle Xmas Champion!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

This week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Marek Larwood), Natasha (Sian Gibson), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Julie (Yasmine Akram), Lemon (Nick Helm)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Christmas Special

Much to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

A repeat-run of the 2017 reunion specials.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Gizmo (Leigh Francis), Billy (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gremlins

For this festive one-off, Keith and Paddy recreate the 80s classic Gremlins. Guest stars include Zach Galligan, Kara Tointon, John Thomson, Su Pollard, Les Dennis and Arthur Bostrom.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Dempsey, Rosie Dempsey, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

A festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 11 - Christmas Special 2019

This year, James is sending Jamie, Freddie and Romesh off to Austria to face a series of traditional Austrian challenges.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Of

Relive the most memorable moments from series three of the riotous panel show hosted by Lee Mack.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights Special

In this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 3

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the E4 sitcom.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:15am (repeat)
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins, Shirley Ballas, Joel Dommett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Dragons' Den Does I'll Get This, Christmas Special

Shirley Ballas, Gregg Wallace, Les Dennis, Maura Higgins and Joel Dommett meet up for a festive night out.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Small, Far Away - The World Of Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Ardal O'Hanlon, Arthur Mathews, Frank Kelly, Graham Linehan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Small, Far Away - The World Of Father Ted

Documentary following the creators of Father Ted as they return to Craggy Island on the 15th anniversary of the sitcom's launch.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 12:25am (repeat)
The Goes Wrong Show. Image shows from L to R: Robert (Henry Lewis), Sandra (Charlie Russell). Copyright: Mischief Screen

The Goes Wrong Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Spirit Of Christmas

A 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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Casino Royale. Image shows left to right: Evelyn Tremble (James Bond - 007) (Peter Sellers), Vesper Lynd (007) (Ursula Andress). Credit: Columbia Pictures

Casino Royale

Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Christmas Special

Keith 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:55am (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Of

A look back at the best moments of the series, featuring Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas, Danny Dyer and inimitable host Lee Mack.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
A Gert Lush Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Dan Colman (Russell Howard), Lisa (Hannah Britland). Copyright: Avalon Television

A Gert Lush Christmas

One-off comedy special from siblings Russell Howard and Kerry Howard.

Quest 1am (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 9

Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Kerry Godliman, oversees the clash between The Burrell Arms from West Sussex and The Manor House from Coventry.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
75 min version
(repeat)
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).

BBC Two 1:15am (repeat)
Tamara Drewe. Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: Ruby Films / WestEnd Films

Tamara Drewe

Film adapted from the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds about a newspaper writer who returns to her childhood home in the country.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (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.

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Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms. Tony Robinson. Copyright: North One Television

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 1

Channel 4 has commissioned a new poll to find Britain's best loved sitcom. Tamsin Greig narrates as we look at sitcoms old and new to find which one is the most loved.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of three Christmas specials of the sport-based panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

A repeat-run of the 2017 reunion specials.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
Bad Move. Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 3 - Local Hero

For once, Nicky and Steve find themselves on the same side as the rest of the village. The locals are united in their opposition to a proposed fracking scheme.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (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 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:30am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy Ted

When Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Michael McIntyre is in top form with shopping politics, what Brits call extreme weather, Scottish money, and pregnancy tests just a few of the highlights in a classic show!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Nicky (Kerry Godliman), Tedious Terry (Stephen Bent). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 4 - Speed Trap

Steve has finally got his driving licence back and promises Nicky that his speeding days are over.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (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 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

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The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, James Buckley

The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited

A programme celebrating hit E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Jack Fowler. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 3

Personal trainer Sam and girlfriend Katie met at the gym where they both used to work. Will the couple crumble under the weight of the pressure? Or will they give Jimmy and Katherine a run for their money? Featuring Love Island's Jack Fowler as the celebrity mystery guest.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 5, Episode 4

Billy and Nikita are next up on the sofa for this episode of Your Face Or Mine. The pair have actually been on the show before in Series 3. However Billy, who appeared with his now ex, has coupled up with Nikita...the mystery guest who he was accused of having the hots for! But those were just rumours, right?

U&Dave channel logo 3:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
The Comedy Bus. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

The Comedy Bus

Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's Rockhampton

Joel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

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

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 6

Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.

Talking Pictures TV 5:30am (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 1, Christmas Special

Christmas has arrived and C Flight's Jakey, Leckie, Lilley and Ken are the only boys left on camp, as the appointed maintenance crew over the season. Alice instructs Cpl. Marsh to invite them for dinner.

Comedy Central Extra 5:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 1, Episode 7

Dara schools our sixth former contestants Frank, Zeenah and Arjuns as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.

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