Television
TV schedule Friday 27th December 2019
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To BedAs if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 5 - CheatTracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The SkyThe 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.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In YesterdayMildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked LeaksPenfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Pilot, Episode 1 - A Sharp Intake Of BreathSheila fancies having a small porch added to the back door off the kitchen, so calls in a local builder. Peter heads off to see his bank manager for a loan to cover the quote...
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 4 - Merry Go RoundThere is an amazing seahorse merry-go-round on the beach, and everyone is having lots of fun going round and round - except Bevel.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The BeanostalkA massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.
Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 2 - Deals And MisdemeanoursDeals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, ChinaWhen Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 12 - DigWhen Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 1 - MondayIt's the first day of Year 9 - and pupil Mark has got some big news.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing PainsDave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 10 - Just UsJustin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to spend the day with all their friends, but wake to discover that nobody is there.
Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie
Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports DayIt's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?
Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.
Class Dismissed
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
Outnumbered
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of three episodes of the animation starring Johnny Vegas.
Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 10 - Timmy's TractorTimmy is proud of his splendid scrap tractor, made using a cereal box, toilet roll and jam jar lids.
Robin's Nest
Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas At Robin's NestRobin and Vicky's enjoyment of Christmas at the bistro is hampered by Vicky's father and one-armed kitchen-hand Albert.
Russell Howard & Mum
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the comic travelogue.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 24 - More About OutThe Twirlywoos are by the coast and they watch as a tired walker takes a rest on a bench.
Rising Damp
Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John.
Crooks Anonymous
Comedy about a petty criminal trying to change his ways and start a new life.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy ChristmasChristmas 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!
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, GreenlandGrandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.
Grandpa's Great Escape
Family comedy drama about a boy and his grandfather, escaping from a nasty old people's home.
Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 1 - Wild Brown Trout (River Usk, South Wales)Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer travel to the picturesque River Usk in south Wales, where Paul's father first taught him to fish as a young child.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Carp (Bentley Lake, Essex)Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp.
Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
Worzel Gummidge
Episode 2 - The Green ManAnother new arrival to Scatterbrook, The Green Man is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore. He isn't at all happy that Worzel is consorting with humans. Elsewhere, local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a fete, with a Scarecrow competition that Worzel is determined to win. What will Worzel's most competitive rival, Soggy Bogart, and The Green Man make of it all?
Outnumbered
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
Les Dawson Forever
Episode 1Charlotte Dawson learns about the early part of her father's career, whilst Roy Barraclough reminisces about working with Les Dawson and the creation of Cissie and Ada. Barry Cyer meets former colleagues from sketch show Sez Les.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 9Jack and Dani (no, not THAT Jack and Dani) are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking gameshow, putting their relationship on the line to win thousands of £££s... sound familiar?
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 2 - TuesdayMr Christopher's been given a promotion, Mrs Winstone's calling in her library loans, Mr Capp's asleep in the playground and art teacher Mr Rhomb is nowhere to be seen... just an average Tuesday at Dockbridge High.
Bend It Like Beckham
The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.
Outnumbered
Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas SpecialThe Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 10TOWIE's Myles Barnett and Love Island's Kady McDermott take to the sofa in this celeb special of Your Face Or Mine. Hoping to win thousands of pounds for charity, the reality stars are joined by former Love Island constants Zara Holland and Kendall Rae-Knight as mystery guests!
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 8 - Date NightLily plans a perfect date night to celebrate her anniversary with Rob... but her mum and Ken might ruin everything. Meanwhile, Martha reluctantly agrees to a tech detox.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 1 - Culture And SophisticationLenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMuch 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.
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
Bridget Jones's Baby
Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.
Les Dawson Forever
Episode 2Sez Les director David Mallett explores never-broadcast footage from tapes untouched for 50 years, and the Roly Polys talk about working with Les Dawson. Lorraine Chase looks back on Blankety Blank and Les's wife meets with the fan who appeared alongside Les in his final TV appearance.
Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious
TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.
An Audience With...
Episode 7 - Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.
Richard Osman's World Cup Of The Decade
The presenter, producer, director and novelist looks back and celebrates the very best of the past 10 years across various categories including film, TV show, song, celebrity and one called 'new thing'. He is joined by a number of well-known guests including Jon Richardson, Lorraine Kelly, Alex Brooker and Rhianna Dhillon to discuss the potential toppers, before revealing the ultimate winner in each group.
In The Long Run
Series 2, Christmas SpecialWalter is obsessed with Christmas, hosting the annual Easmon party alongside Agnes with Bagpipes providing a British smorgasbord of cuisine to the West African party.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For YouA compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team 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 in highlights of the year's shows.
Lady Godiva Rides Again
After being scouted for a beauty contest, small-town girl Marjorie quickly falls in over her head.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 2 - Work And MoneyLenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.
Trollied
Christmas Special - The WeddingFinally it's the weekend of Gavin Strong and Cheryl Fairweather's wedding. Arriving at a beautiful country house hotel and surrounded by their friends and beloved Valco family, the couple couldn't be happier. However come the morning of the wedding Gavin is nowhere to be seen. A few drinks in the local pub with the stag party clearly took a very messy turn and as Cheryl panics that Gavin's got cold feet, it's a race against the clock to get Gavin back from Dublin and to the wedding on time.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 23 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2019Jimmy Carr welcomes Dara O Briain, Maya Jama, Asim Chaudhry, Roisin Conaty, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding to the end-of-year celebrity panel game, putting their knowledge of the past 12 months to the test. On hand to help are Jon Snow, Mitchell Brook Primary School and a whole host of celebrity question-setters.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best Of Breaking The NewsAn episode looking back at 2019.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2019, Christmas Special - A Wonderful MammyIt's Christmas in Finglas once again but no-one in the Brown household has got the memo.
Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
The State Of It
Episode 6 - RomanceLove is in the air as the final episode of The State Of It has a one night stand with the topic of Romance.
Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
Stella
2014 Christmas Special - Christmas In PontyberryEnjoy a festive fix of Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama. When Michael has to head home for the holidays, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward.
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.
Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert
Ed Byrne examines the issue of being spoiled.
Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live
TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.
Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief CaveAs the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For YouA compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team 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 in highlights of the year's shows.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 9Jack and Dani (no, not THAT Jack and Dani) are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking gameshow, putting their relationship on the line to win thousands of £££s... sound familiar?
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 6Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Entertainment show hosted by Lee Mack, comprising amazing facts and trivia, and celebrities testing their veracity.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 10TOWIE's Myles Barnett and Love Island's Kady McDermott take to the sofa in this celeb special of Your Face Or Mine. Hoping to win thousands of pounds for charity, the reality stars are joined by former Love Island constants Zara Holland and Kendall Rae-Knight as mystery guests!
Bad Move
Series 2, Christmas Special - Festive CheerNicky and Steve make a pact not to celebrate Christmas this year. They're determined to treat it just like any other day.
Fleabag
Series 2, Episode 5Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 2Vincent receives news of a huge audition for EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy opposite a Hollywood A-lister. Also in this episode, we meet pop star Cheryl Cole, and Danny Dyer is up for an unlikely award.
Fleabag
Series 2, Episode 5Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 12Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and James May, oversees a battle between The Mulberry Tree from Stevenage and The Plough from Battersea.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 4 - The PatronGrumio falls ill after eating an apple on the loo. Marcus refuses to pay for his medical treatment, preferring instead to go with Cynthia's remedy of candlelight and prayer. Stylax strikes up a rapport with rich nobleman Gaius, who agrees to fund his charioteering career.
Women On The Verge
Episode 5Katie has last minute unexpected problems with the launch of her photography exhibition.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
Comedy Store
A selection of three stand-up specials.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 5 - The New SlaveThe boys buy an eccentric slave called Mushki at an auction. Grumio finds his position in the household gradually usurped as the new guy impresses Marcus. Stylax, however, has a sneaking suspicion that Mushki might be a psychopath.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 5In this one-off Natalie Cassidy special, Natalie receives a call from her agent Vincent, who has some potentially troubling news.
Women On The Verge
Episode 6Laura's confessional article about being in therapy and having an affair is published in the newspaper.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Episode 4There's a performance James calls the greatest in ALOTO history this week, as Jamie and Romesh rap out Stormzy's Big for Your Boots. The guests are Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty and footballer Patrice Evra.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 4At Mann Management, Vincent is fielding calls from Fearne Cotton - who sees television show ideas everywhere she looks.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 9Jack and Dani (no, not THAT Jack and Dani) are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking gameshow, putting their relationship on the line to win thousands of £££s... sound familiar?
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 10TOWIE's Myles Barnett and Love Island's Kady McDermott take to the sofa in this celeb special of Your Face Or Mine. Hoping to win thousands of pounds for charity, the reality stars are joined by former Love Island constants Zara Holland and Kendall Rae-Knight as mystery guests!
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.
House Of Fools
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Botox AffairAfter stealing some unused botox equipment, Vic decides to test it out on Julie and Bosh with striking results.
The Comedy Bus
Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffel's PortsmouthSuzi Ruffell returns home to the city she left at eighteen for the bright lights of London. Now, almost 12 years later, she's returning home with her bus mates to for a journey of self-discovery and giving Pompey a second chance. She'll be taking her gaggle of comedians to the south coast where they'll re-live some of Suzi's fondest childhood memories by visiting a skate park, trying their hand at the arcade games, and giving 'gay Portsmouth' a real chance by visiting local drag performer Cherry Liquor.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 2A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 3Football fan Ryan plays solo on the iconic trivia-based game show against our team of two from Dublin, Padraig and Molly.