Television
TV schedule Wednesday 15th December 2021
Don Chicago
An American gangster visits merry old England, becoming the toast of London's high society.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 9 - Venice Of The NorthDave and his friends embark on a school trip along a canal where they awaken an ancient monster called Big Lippy, who pushes them over a waterfall and sends them back in time to the Jurassic era.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 10 - Zombie ApocalypseDave finds a handheld computer game at the dump which involves killing zombies - his friend Zombie Katie, however, finds the game rather insulting. Exacting her revenge, Dave finds himself confronted with a group of very angry and very real zombies.
Bread
Series 4, Episode 6Nellie advises the family against fussing over their dad, but she knows that she's wasting her breath. Shifty attempts to move in with his new girlfriend Martina but finds it impossible to leave Grandad on his own. Meanwhile, Adrian's joy at publication of his poems is short-lived when he's nearly arrested.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Special - LostTricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.
Hold The Sunset
Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise ManIt's the last Christmas Edith will have with her family before she and Phil set off for their dream retirement in the Mediterranean. Edith's son Roger enlists her scurrilous one-time flame, Bob 'the burglar', to give Christmas its proper flavour; Edith's sister Joan won't watch the Queen's Speech anywhere else; Queenie locks Sandra and Wendy into a wardrobe; and Phil finds himself talking to a ghost.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, PeruThe Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.
Bread
Series 4, Episode 7Joey gives Freddie an ultimatum - Lilo Lill or his mum, but not both! Linda McCartney opens an Animal Rescue Centre and, while getting her autograph, Billy invites her round for tea if she's ever passing - she is, and an unwitting Nellie tells her all her troubles.
The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
That's My Boy
Series 4, Episode 7 - Surprise SurpriseIda's birthday is fast approaching, and on the same day as the village dance.
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' BusStan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britian's longest-running sitcom.
The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Green Woods Laugh (Part 1)Now that Mariette is going to marry Charley the tax inspector, Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. But has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget KidMr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 7 - Moon MayhemAhead of the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's Moon landing on 20th July, Horrible Histories takes a special look into space.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 15 - CoveringThe Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 18 - The VisitorMr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 8 - Putrid PoliticsDani Dyer becomes Rattus's political advisor for tales of parliamentary people and plots.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 21 - Some HolidayWhen Sooty and the gang win a luxury holiday, none of them can wait to get packing. But with Sweep trying to mend the broken china, and Richard stuck on the phone, will they ever get away?
The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Episode 4 - When The Green Woods Laugh (Part 2)Finding himself summonsed to appear in court on the morning of Charley and Mariette's wedding, Pop Larkin is about to join the large number of villagers who wish with all their hearts that they had never met Corinne Perigo.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds CoupleLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Special - From Here To PaternityJed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 29 - CheesemageddonAnother 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The WeevilsOur hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.
Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 3 - Key Stage 3 RulesAdult man and Year 9 pupil Warren finds new ways to celebrate his love of Key Stage 3.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a LegDanny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel 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.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 17 - Timmy On SafariTimmy dreams of being an explorer who tracks and photographs wild animals.
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 3 - Zingy Diddy SauceSettle in for Diddy Dick and Dom's Saturday Night Takeaway, high-diving reality challenge show Splosh, and action-packed adventure with the Mighty Useless Clunking Robots.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, MadagascarGrandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy BuddiesAn old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 12 - EggsDarnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.
QI
Series Q, Episode 3 - QuarrelsSandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's EmbarrassingingEmbarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It GoDiddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 2 - Beep Beep TimmyTimmy is distraught to find the hooter on his trike is broken but is delighted when Osbourne replaces it.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa DayDanny and Mick have got everything ready for the new spa... except for the spa. Oops!
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller ThrillerDennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie SpyPieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.
Bless This House
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Morning After The Night BeforeSid and Trevor wake up, somewhat the worse for drink, with more than a few items of unknown origin now present in the house. From furniture to street signage, neither can remember where they got any of it from!
The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 3 - It's All In The MindWhen Sid hears Sally reciting lines for a school play, misunderstandings are bound to occur. Mike's latest work of art isn't much helping matters.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger KWhen an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest FaceDave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...
Carry On Nurse
Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking GranGran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USAGlitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 8 - Friendship TipsJai is desperate to get a coveted position within the school library, only for his enemy Ethan to assess him and make a point of rejecting his bid.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 2, Episode 2Following a bit of interfering on Ada's part, Walter encourages Leslie to assert his masculinity by ordering Ruth upstairs with the intent of procreation. But far from doing her wifely duties, Ruth throws him out!
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.
QI
Series Q, Episode 3 - QuarrelsSandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Special - From Here To PaternityJed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 7The Houses of Parliament smell of poo, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TVWhen the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard CapersDetermined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!
The Good Life
Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 7 - A Merry HeatwaveFoggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.
Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest FaceDave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...
My Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking GranGran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.
The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome StrangerYet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?
Jonathan Creek
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack In The BoxVeteran comedian Jack Holiday has committed suicide. But how did a man with crippling arthritis manage to hold a gun to his head? And how was Jonathan duped into another of Maddy's "grisly murder investigations"?
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Christmas SpecialGreg Davies hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, broadcaster Lauren Laverne and People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 6Robert Webb, Jen Brister and Babatunde Aleshe look back on their teenage years, revealing who had creative ways of hurting their brothers and who loved Lambrini.
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 2, Episode 6Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Geoff Norcott, Fern Brady and Tez Ilyas who compete to deliver the best lecture.
Steptoe & Son
Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas PunchAgnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 2Joe Wilkinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed
Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 6 - Jen Brister, Esther Manito, Adam RoweJen Brister plays host in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing routines by fellow comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field TripIt's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 8Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent.
Landscapers
Episode 2The pressure of police questions takes its toll on Susan and Christopher. The past comes back to haunt them and Susan ultimately reveals a deep secret.
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 5 - Joan Rivers and Patrick KieltyThe undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's MemoriesWhen a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?
Not Going Out
Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For ChristmasLee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 2Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Nathan Caton.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2018, Episode 1 - Exotic MammyIt's the festive season once again in the Brown household, and Father Damian has organised a Christmas decoration contest to support the local football team.
The Complaints Department
Episode 2On the show tonight, Jason is joined by Sarah Millican, Eshaan Akbar, Suzi Ruffell and Hal Cruttenden.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 2Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas CrowThe Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
Not Going Out
Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For ChristmasLee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.
That's My Boy
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Phantom Of The FarmyardMrs. Price pays a visit, distressed at being "alone" in London without her family. It's not long before she has it in mind to move up and join them permanently.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 13Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.
That's My Boy
Series 4, Episode 7 - Surprise SurpriseIda's birthday is fast approaching, and on the same day as the village dance.
Hold The Sunset
Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise ManIt's the last Christmas Edith will have with her family before she and Phil set off for their dream retirement in the Mediterranean. Edith's son Roger enlists her scurrilous one-time flame, Bob 'the burglar', to give Christmas its proper flavour; Edith's sister Joan won't watch the Queen's Speech anywhere else; Queenie locks Sandra and Wendy into a wardrobe; and Phil finds himself talking to a ghost.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 1 - Maya JamaBig Zuu heads west to Bristol, the hometown of TV presenter and social media queen, Maya Jama.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 2 - James AcasterComedian and committed foodie James Acaster asks Zuu to cook for him while he records his hit podcast, Off Menu. When James grew up, puddings were a rare treat so Zuu prepares a dessert that has them both fearing they may have bitten off more than they can chew.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal BeatingsIt's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.
Funny Man
A repeat of this 1994 film.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 2Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.