Television
TV schedule Wednesday 23rd December 2020
Only When I Laugh
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Man With The FaceArchie's lothario-like tendencies are coming back to haunt him when he's convinced he's being stalked by a Greek madman for besmirching his fiancée...
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
A repeat of this 1978 film.
The Epic Adventures Of Morph
A selection of five episodes from the 2020 claymation series.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 23 - Timmy's SnowballWhile playing in the snow, Timmy makes a little snowball - which immediately becomes his best friend.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
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?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside FavouriteBitzer 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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman ComethIt's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian OceanGrandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
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.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster MountainBob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.
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.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 2 - Comedy SpecialPhil Wang, Desiree Burch, Ed Gamble and Rosie Jones return for more of Zuu's delicious eats - but not before he takes them on some festive foraging.
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.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A PlaneDave'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.
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 1It is the night before Hogswatch - the Discworld version of Christmas - and the Hogfather, an anthropomorphic personification who gives presents to good children, has gone missing. It is up to Death to take his place in order to keep the children believing in him.
Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly BusInstructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 11 - I'm Not Jealous, I'll Kill HimSid sees the green monster when Sally's new beau turns out to be the son of a man Jean was once engaged to - albeit for a mere fortnight - but worse than that, he's charming, absolutely loaded, and keen to take Jean out for an expensive meal...
Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Car Lot BaggersWhen an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 12 - A Girl's Worst Friend Is Her FatherAfter lending some 'support' on a job interview that leads to her failing to get the position she would have otherwise been a shoo-in for, Sid's shocked when Sally announces she has now found her perfect career - as a nun!
Robin's Nest
Series 3, Episode 5 - England ExpectsJames Nichollsm whose love and respect for the past and tradition is embodied in his old regiment, throws the bistro open for a reunion of his old Army pals. Robin is not averse to the profit but what he finds difficult to accept is their proposed menu.
Outside Edge
Series 3, Episode 3Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.
Nativity!
A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And PresentsWhen 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.
Miss Robin Hood
Comedy about a writer who finds himself roped into a spot of industrial theft due to the adventures in his childrens' stories.
Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
Scream Street
Series 1, Christmas Special - The GrumpusIt'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?
Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 2There is not much time for Death and Albert to save the Hogfather. As they continue giving out presents, Death pops in the offices of the Unseen University to see if the wizards might have an answer. Susan meanwhile makes her way to the Toothfairy's castle with the help of the newly created god of hangovers.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated children's comedy.
Doctor In Clover
Gaston Grimsdyke goes on a medical school course run by Sir Lancelot Spratt. Stars Leslie Phillips.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 8 - Training WaffleEvie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 24 - Timmy's MonsterIt is a wintry day at the nursery and Timmy discovers some strange extra-large footprints in the snow.
Flushed Away
When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.
The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
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.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Christmas Special - Timmy's Christmas SurpriseIt's Christmas Eve and Timmy and his friends are very excited. But a blizzard outside means that everyone is going to have to have a sleepover at the nursery.
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In HollywoodSharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersChristmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman ComethIt's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.
Outnumbered
A selection of three episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 8 - Eric SykesA look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 8 - Don't Touch The BoxDiddy TV proudly presents a brand new medieval entertainment show, Strictly Come Lancing. Also featuring a talent show where the judges get their just desserts.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage LossageWalter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 4A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Christmas Special - Happy ReturnsIt's Young Mr. Grace's birthday and so the staff stage a ballet in his honour.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, NorwayThe Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 4 - Love And RelationshipsLenny 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.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 8 - Birthday SurpriseDanny is convinced it's Joy's birthday, he sets about organising a surprise party that'll surprise everybody - especially Joy!
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?
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Christmas Special - Happy ReturnsIt's Young Mr. Grace's birthday and so the staff stage a ballet in his honour.
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?
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In PeckhamWith 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.
TV Flashback
Series 3, Episode 4 - Law And OrderTudur Owen searches for clues about crime in Wales. He uncovers a story of canine cops, police badgers and vigilante ferrets, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Christmas Fishing 2020, Christmas SpecialGone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Episode 5The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 2 - DonkeyDave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 9 - Plenty Of Room In The BackAuntie Wainwright's new transportation leaves a lot to be desired.
Dial M For Middlesbrough
Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Barrel DadThe competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win Greg Davies's monumental golden head.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 2This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.
After Ever After
Jack And The Beanstalk, Christmas Special - Jack And The Beanstalk: After Ever AfterAnother tale of what happens after happily ever after, this time looking into what happened after Jack felled the giant beanstalk and defeated the giant.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With AdaAfter 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!
Ghosts
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Ghost Of ChristmasIt's Christmas at Button House, and as Alison and Mike are hosting his family for the first time, Mike is determined to make it perfect.
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?
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
Finding Your Feet
Comedy about a woman who finds her aspirational world turned upside down as she approaches retirement.
Motherland
Christmas SpecialIf it's Christmas, it's time for Amanda's Annual Seasonal Soiree (dress code; tinsel and tiaras!). Nothing says festive like Evil Santa, a thirty-foot Christmas tree and very strict rules about where you can and can't drink mulled wine.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 3This episode's guests are Olivia Colman, Aston Merrygold, Jon Richardson and Michaela Strachan.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
QI
Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.
Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 4With guests Prue Leith, Scarlett Moffatt, Big Narstie and Tomasz Schafernaker.
Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 10 - Dog Meat TrifleThe comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Calendar Girls
Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.
The Moments That Made...
Episode 2 - Richard WilsonVeteran Scottish actor Richard Wilson is the focus of this episode of this series that takes a detailed review of top comedy talent careers.
King Gary
Christmas SpecialGary King and his (not always so) merry band of neighbours are back just in time for the festivities.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Highlights Special - The Big IssuesRussell presents a compilation of the best Big Issues from all four series to date.
Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Pit And The PendulumPatrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.
The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 5Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.
Men Behaving Badly
A repeat-run of the 1998 Christmas specials.
The Vicar Of Dibley
The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown, Special - CompilationThe nation's favourite vicar muses upon lockdown, social distancing, masks and absent friends. Contains some previously unseen material.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Christmas SpecialSean Lock and Kathy Burke team up against Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. James Acaster joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley and comedian Joe Wilkinson are in charge of the numbers.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 6 - Rock 'n' Roll UmlautOne of the secrets to the Taskmaster's successful reign of tyranny is that he's ruthlessly unpredictable which means things can change very, very quickly in this game. Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Barrel DadThe competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win Greg Davies's monumental golden head.
Passions: Richard Pryor By Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan presents a documentary about his comedy hero, Richard Pryor.
Roast Battle
Christmas Special - Roast Battle Xmas SpecialJimmy 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!
Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog
TV broadcast of Greg Davies Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated debut 2010 solo stand-up show.
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Comedy drama inspired by the true story of when a six-year-old Roald Dahl set off on a big adventure to meet his favourite author Beatrix Potter.
Bad Move
Series 2, Episode 1 - Country PileNicky and Steve's dream of an idyllic country life is proving further away than ever as they struggle to find a builder willing to fix the gaping hole in their roof.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
Bad Move
Series 2, Episode 2 - Big DealSteve foolishly brags to a potential client about the amazing renovation job that he and Nicky have done to their idyllic country cottage.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 4, Christmas Special - Xmas Special!Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host a very special Christmas episode. Joining them on the sofa for a festive special is daughter of comedy legend Les Dawson and Celebs Go Dating star Charlotte Dawson. Joined by her boyfriend Matt Sarsfield, the Lancashire couple will be putting their relationship on the line in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for charity. With guest appearances from Jemma Lucy, Frankie Cocozza and Stephen Bear.
Porters
Series 2, Episode 3Simon's first night shift coincides with Halloween and an escaped prisoner roaming the wards - will he and Frankie survive?
Holiday On The Buses
Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.
Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 5Eric is persuaded to wear one of Colin's old kilts for the trip but ends up red-faced when he reveals more to the Tartan Army than he'd ever intended.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's presents a festive mix of comedy, music and games.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Christmas SpecialJimmy and Katherine are joined by celebrity couple Jodie Kidd and Joseph Bates. Supermodel and presenter Jodie and ex-royal marine Joe play to win money for a children's hospice.
Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 7Can Roger's captaincy survive the EGM? Opinions fly, tensions rocket and the vote is cast - but Shirley provides an unexpected diversion.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 5 - One Good Turn Deserves A BotherWhen Sid selflessly takes home his boss's antique, solid silver tea set for safe-keeping, little does he know that a mini crimewave and his own heightened paranoia will get the better of him. There's only one option: a rota to keep watch.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Loneliness Of The Short Distance WalkerAs Mike, Jean and Sally go on a health and fitness kick, Sid is determined to prove to everyone - not least himself - that he's not "past it". After a chat with Trevor, the pair decide to join Sally and Mike on a sponsored walk from London to Brighton...