Television
TV schedule Monday 27th December 2021
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake CalamityBitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.
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.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 11 - The Looney TicEveryone is settling down for a relaxed night on the farm, when Bitzer begins to act very strangely - he just can't sit still. When his peculiar behaviour starts spreading around the flock, Shaun decides he must find out what is causing it.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The TwystyverseDanger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.
Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 9Jack inherits Mrs. Cumberland's dog in her will but the animal is causing quite a stir in the Boswell household. When it disappears Jack becomes the benificiary of a piece of good fortune - in the shape of Rachael. Billy decides he needs a new look and Freddie gets a new problem to deal with when Lilo Lill announces she has stopped taking the pill!
Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is ForeverDanger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 31 - Eco WorriersDennis and the gang take on the power of WilburCorp to stop Walter's new line of collectable toys ruining the Beanotown environment with all its wasteful plastic packaging.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Continent Of EuropeWhen Tala bases her class project on her uncle's travels, the Go Jetters swing into action and help Grandmaster Glitch take his own souvenir selfies across the continent of Europe.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 10Jack is smitten with Rachael, Adrian is meeting Magdalena at the airport, Billy is trying to impress Julie with his new look and Joey is away with Roxy. Mrs Boswell is happy for her sons but has a word of warning for them all ... meanwhile Aveline has become empowered and Lilo Lill has taken over the allotment!
That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 4 - Something To LoveMiss Parfitt is delighted to adopt a tiny kitten, but heartbroken when her mother objects to it being in their house. A travelling sales rep, who has long fancied her, seems to offer a solution when he confides to Robert on his latest visit that he wishes to ask her out.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
George & Mildred
Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of ChristmasAfter a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 12 - Men At WorkWhen the Farmer discovers he's sprung a leak, he calls the water board to come and fix the problem. The bored flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun. When the workmen clock off, the party begins.
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 1 - Night At The MallIt's launch night for a brand new game and TEAM SMoRCLe decide to head to the mall and wait for its release.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year ItchIt's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach PartyBob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar ExplorersWhen Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.
My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
Class Dismissed
Series 4, Episode 1 - Welcome To QuaysideFollow the highs and lows of day to day life at Quayside Academy, where the teachers are weirder than ever! There are some familiar faces, including everyone's favourite sneezing science teacher.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated remake of the hit cartoon.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 8 - The Roof Of All EvilLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Mr Bean
A selection of eight episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sticky TimmyHarriet shows Timmy and his friends how to make a collage, but Timmy gets glue all over himself.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, EcuadorAfter hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade WaffleWaffle learns that the summer holidays will soon be over and Evie will be going to school. Determined not to be left alone, Waffle hatches a plan to keep the family at home.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 7 - FishingNunn is forced to spend quality time with Henry and takes him on a weekend fishing trip.
After Ever After
Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever AfterThe siblings have escaped the witch's gingerbread house only to learn that their village is being enchanted by a mysterious stranger plying them with sweet treats. Determined to set things right, it's up to Hansel and Gretel to face their worst fears and return to the witch's house for a final showdown.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 5 - Haunted HankSchool bully Nick McKelty oversteps the mark when he picks on Hank's little sister Emily.
Dad's Army
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 1 - Party CrashersWhen Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.
Code 404
A repeat-run of both series of the sci-fi crime sitcom.
Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
Comedy amidst the Boudiccan revolt, with a Roman teenager captured by a feisty Celt.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 10 - Saturday Night ShaunIt's party time, shaun finds the farmer's old records. So shaun and his friend's are having the party of a life time, but it will be harder than they thought to keep it secret from the farmer.
Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & WiseBarry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 20 - Why So ClonelyDennis accidentally clones himself and uses his exact opposite clone to do all his chores and abide by the rules at school. All is going to plan until Walter realises what has happened and unleashes a clone cat army on the den!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Wrong Man-AceDennis is mistaken for a Beanotown baddie while in disguise to sneak into 12A film. At first Dennis loves being treated like a celebrity, but as things begin to go awry his friends have to save him by revealing his real identity and capturing the real diamond-stealing baddie!
Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
Carry On Dick
Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like GreenbackDanger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.
Justin's House
Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First ChristmasJoin Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.
Paddington 2
Acclaimed film sequel. Paddington Bear finds himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has TalentA guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?
TV Flashback
Series 3, Episode 2 - AdventureTudur Owen is on a quest for adventure as he picks through another selection of funny and fascinating clips from the past 50 years of Welsh TV, featuring everything from bucking broncos and medieval warriors to Hawaiian hula girls.
Carry On Abroad
The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Sequel to the hit 2012 comedy drama in which a group of British pensioners retire to a hotel in India.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 2Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.
Nova Jones
Comedy-adventure series about an 18-year-old popstar and her 12-year-old sister and manager.
Agatha Raisin
Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas GoodbyeDuring the dark, grey days of early December, the sleuth is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends, but when there's a poisoning in the village, it's down to her to solve the case before the 25th rolls around.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey ManCompo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 1David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guest panellists Gabby Logan, Chris McCausland, Angela Scanlon and John Simm, hoping to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Rob Brydon hosts.
Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor BranestawmArmed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
Jonathan Creek
Special - Satan's ChimneyWhen an actress is murdered on the set of her latest movie, Jonathan is called upon to explain how the killer managed to fire a gun through a plate glass window without breaking it. The funeral, held at the ancient Doomdorf Castle in Scotland presents more mysteries and Jonathan, without Maddy, has only a pushy showbiz agent, Carla Borrego, to trust.
Carry On At Your Convenience
Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 1The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.
Blame It On The Bellboy
A repeat of this 1992 film.
Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year
Special - Jon & Lucy's Christmas SleepoverJon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont are hosting a Christmas getaway for some of their closest friends as they look back at 2021. Joining them are Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and a selection of surprise guests.
The Cockfields
A selection of episodes from the second series.
Still Game
Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.
QI
Series O, Episode 2 - OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
The Festival
Comedy about a group of friends at their first music festival.
The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 3 - JusticeIn hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.
Jon Richardson: Old Man
Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.
Not Going Out
Christmas Special - PantoIt is Christmas and Lee is not happy that Lucy had booked tickets to the pantomime. Especially given the star of the show is Lucy's teenage crush, Jason Donovan.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Monarch Of The Glen
A selection of episodes from the seventh series.
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 4 - White HoleThe crew decide it's time to increase Holly's IQ seeing as it is supposed to be about 6,000.
Gavin & Stacey
A rselection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the third series of the David Jason sitcom.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 3Actors and comedians Liz Carr and Miles Jupp, actor and writer Samson Kayo and broadcaster Anneka Rice join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 5Rachel Riley, Ahir Shah and Iain Stirling reflect on their teenage years, revealing which of them smashed a stained glass window and who can play Nirvana on the saxophone.
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 4Comedians Greg Davies and Guz Khan, Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman and historian Lucy Worsley join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
Last Christmas
Romantic comedy in which a shop assistant strikes up a friendship with a customer who helps her confront some of the shortcomings in her life.
Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar
Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 5Jon and Judi are joined this week by guest AJ Odudu.
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 1, Episode 8Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by David Baddiel, Rob Rinder and Sophie Duker.
Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year
Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont and guests look back over the year.
Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 1 - Friends Across The BarricadeErin and the rest of the gang are excited to attend an outdoor pursuits weekend which aims to bring Protestant and Catholic school kids together as part of a peace initiative. But peace is the last thing on Michelle's mind once she finds out that there will be Protestant lads there!
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 2Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ms De Brun And The Child Of PragueA new English teacher arrives at Our Lady Immaculate and the gang find themselves inspired. Meanwhile Da Gerry attempts to take Ma Mary out on a date to the cinema where things definitely don't go according to plan and Sister Michael takes charge of a precious Child of Prague statue.
Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
Dentist In The Chair
Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's EveIt's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.
One Night In...
Episode 2 - The Natural History MuseumAisling Bea joins Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe inside one of London's most epic and iconic buildings - the Natural History Museum. The trio are awestruck by the splendour of the building as they scoot through its epic corridors, enjoy a game of hide-and-seek, muck about in the lavish exhibitions and raid the gift shop. While exploring the facility's off-limits areas, they stumble across the strange and spectacular basement Tank Room, housing the gruesome-looking collection of "wet specimens" - a multitude of species preserved in jars of alcohol. This somewhat gothic, creepy experience only increases the trio's giddy delirium.
Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit
TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's 2014 stand-up DVD.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.