Television
TV schedule Tuesday 28th December 2021
That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 5 - The BypassWhen a new stretch of motorway opens nearby, the village becomes immediately congested with cars using it as a thoroughfare to and from the nearest junction. If only they had their own bypass!
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports DayEveryone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.
That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 6 - Happy AnniversaryIda's back is up that Angie's been spending so much time away working. Could the Prices' marriage really be on the rocks as she fears? When she gets stuck in Paris over their wedding anniversary weekend, even supportive Robert has trouble hiding his disappointment.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 13 - The Dog ShowIt's time for the Annual Dog Show and the Farmer is sure Bitzer has a good chance of winning this year. When things don't quite go as planned, the Farmer comes up with an ingenious idea which might help him win.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important PenfoldPenfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.
Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 11Adrian announces that he is having a second book of poems published but his news is trumped by Aveline's announcement that she is in the "glossies". Their good news is overshadowed when Billy has to be rushed to hospital with a deep cut to his finger.
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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The EarthA CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.
The Magnificent Two
Comedy film starring Morecambe & Wise as a pair of travelling salesmen who become entangled in a South American country's civil war.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes OnRubi's dance-machine invention gets accidentally muddled up with Crusty the Robot Pie's coding. Dennis and Gnasher have to dance on it all day in perfect sync, or Crusty's entire persona will be wiped forever!
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 9 - Solar Race, AustraliaGlitch's hopes of winning a solar-powered race across the Australian outback are foiled when he crashes the Glitchster in the middle of the night. With the solar battery dead, he and Kyan are stranded with no water and no way out. It's up to the Go Jetters to find them and save the day.
Just William's Luck
Film based on Richmal Crompton's popular story books. William Brown and his gang set about unmasking a gang of villains and righting a few wrongs.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 12Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 8 - Charity BeanBean is cajoled by Irma and spurred by jealousy of the fund-raising star Declan into raising money for a donkey sanctuary.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 9 - Bean EncoreThe Great Eduardo, violinist supreme, is in town and Irma wants to go to the concert. But Bean won't pay for the tickets. More than that, he claims that he can play the violin better.
The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 14 - Missing PieceShaun comes across a discarded jigsaw puzzle and calls on the flock to help him put it together. When Bitzer discovers the final piece is missing they decide they must do whatever it takes to solve the puzzle.
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 2 - The TicketTEAM SMoRCLe spot a game launching on a social media channel, but the group only win one ticket to attend the event.
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 1It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat GalaIt's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...
Double Trouble, Episode 1 - Saturday Night Takeaway Presents: Double TroubleAnt & Dec try to stop clones of themselves who have led a gang of celebrities in a daring bank heist. The duo attempt to find out where their doubles came from and what their plan is, and stop them before it's too late.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 10 - Go Jetter Heroes: Amelia EarhartInspired by her hero Amelia Earhart, Xuli attempts a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in a vintage plane. But when accidental stowaway Tala's plans to make the engine more eco-friendly put the plane in danger, they must rely on the Go Jetters to get them out of trouble.
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.
Stop Press Girl
Jennifer has inherited a strange power - she can stop machinery after touching them. Her fiancé, a clock maker, discovers this and jilts her to save his business. Jennifer follows him, where she begins a trail of mechanical and romantic confusion.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
Class Dismissed
Series 4, Episode 2 - LarryIt's another ordinary day at Quayside. Miss Scandal spends more time gossiping than teaching, Mr Alan reveals an irrational hatred for certain numbers and supply teacher, Miss Aviary, quickly regrets bringing her peregrine falcon, Larry, in to school.
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 second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
The Queen And I
Comedy about the abolition of the Monarchy and the Royal Family moving to the Midlands.
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated remake of the hit cartoon.
Carry On Doctor
Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The WinchesterLong-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.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 14 - Tidy TimmyTimmy's attempts at tidying his toys are rather slapdash, so Harriet shows him how it should be done.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 11 - Tulip Fields, NetherlandsFlower power! Foz and Xuli race to stop a runaway harvester destroying a tulip field.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
After Ever After
All three fairy tale reworkings.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The TeacherMiss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.
Carry On Henry
Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 8 - BroochWhen Clinton forgets Emily's birthday, he finds a perfect gift in school lost property.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit
Wallace and Gromit discover that their new pest control business is in high demand when a monstrous rabbit strikes.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 6 - The War Of WordsRosa decides that Stan and Hank need to bond more. She signs them up for the school debate competition while she pairs up with Emily.
Carry On Up The Jungle
The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 2 - Football FoolsDanny and Mick need to replace the Pottsfield five-a-side team. But they will need three more heads.
The Plank
Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 9A cucumber, golf ball, phone and pan of sprouts are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 11 - The KiteWhat's more fun than a kite on a windy afternoon? Nothing when Shaun and pals are concerned.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 22 - Red And Black To The FutureWhen Dennis finds Professor Screwtop's time machine in the lab, he can't resist using it without reading the instructions, and starts a chain of events that lead to Gnashersaurus rex's rampaging through Beanotown! How is Dennis going to set things right without bumping into other versions of himself and destroying the space time continuum?
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 23 - Pig Trouble In Little BeanotownMore adventures with Dennis and Gnasher in Beanotown.
Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Animated sitcom for CITV about a boy who is a magnet for disaster.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 12 - Himalayan Heroes, NepalHoping to follow in his great-aunt's footsteps, Glitch enlists the help of a sceptical Foz and a friendly yak in order to find a yeti in the Himalayas. But when a snowstorm traps them in a cave on the mountainside, the rest of the Go Jetters must battle the elements to find their friends.
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.
Carry On Camping
Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nova Vs. The Space HatersThe Jefferson Crew enters cyberspace to fend off some online meanies. Strangers' opinions don't worry Nova until they attack her sister. Rap-battle ready, Nova takes on the trolls.
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.
Nova Jones
Comedy-adventure series about an 18-year-old popstar and her 12-year-old sister and manager.
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Highlights Special - Best OfThe ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.
Dad's Army
Christmas Special - The Love Of Three OrangesAfter an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
Worzel Gummidge
Christmas Specials - TwitchersA flock of rare choughs turn up at Scatterbrook Farm, and a group of avid twitchers follow on closely behind.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 2 - The White Man's GraveWally is weighed down under Nora's tyranny.
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.
TV Flashback
Series 4, Episode 12 - Community SpiritThis time Tudur's celebrating our community spirit. It's a journey into a world of jalopy racing, bucking broncos and local heroes, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Coonskin CapWhen a policewoman is shot at by an invisible perpetrator, Jonathan's powers of detection are once again called upon - this time on national TV.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 5 - Country MusicRob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.
Steptoe And Son Ride Again
The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.
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.
Sarah Millican: Outsider
TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's 2016 stand-up show.
Landscapers
Episode 4Susan and Christopher each take the stand for a final chance to prove their version of events from that fatal night in the Wycherley home.
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases
Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming CatchphrasesPaul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast
Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.
An Audience With...
Episode 13 - Jimmy TarbuckJimmy Tarbuck entertains an audience of celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz and sport with anecdotes about his life and career. The show ends with a jam session with Jimmy on the mike.
Mock The Week
Series 20, New Year Special - End Of Year SpecialA compilation of highlights from the previous twelve months.
QI
Series O, Episode 3 - OceansTune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.
Red Dwarf
A selection of three episodes of the sci-fi sitcom.
Sean Lock: Keep It Light
TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2017 DVD-released stand-up show, Keep It Light.
Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live
Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.
The Karen Dunbar Show
BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyIt's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?
Christmas Comedy Club With Lost Voice Guy
Christmas stand-up specials hosted by Lost Voice Guy, with a range of guests.
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases
Episode 2 - More Blooming CatchphrasesCelebrating even more of the comedy magic that made The Fast Show a roaring success in the 90s. Join Charlie Higson as he visits The Fast Show archives in the vaults of the University of East Anglia.
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.
Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year
Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont and guests look back over the year.
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.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
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.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 5Jay Blades, Sue Johnston, Bob Mortimer and Alice Levine are the guests this time.
Jon Richardson: Old Man
Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Christmas Fishing 2021, Christmas SpecialPaul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon, fishing in the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry. They are joined on the riverbank by former footballer Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, while Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the more vulnerable at Christmastime.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 3 - The ConcertErin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they will stop at nothing to get there.
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed
Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 4 - The CurseThe Quinn family cause uproar at a family wedding, and when the girls (and James!) fail to behave themselves at the reception the consequences are very serious indeed. Especially for poor cousin Eammon.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 6Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Steph McGovern, Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders and Joe Sugg.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 6Jon is joined by Iain Stirling and regular guest Judi Love as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.
Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel
A documentary special looking at hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner as it turns 10 years-old.
Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
A selection from the first and second series.
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases
Episode 2 - More Blooming CatchphrasesCelebrating even more of the comedy magic that made The Fast Show a roaring success in the 90s. Join Charlie Higson as he visits The Fast Show archives in the vaults of the University of East Anglia.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Noel Fielding: An Evening With
TV broadcast of Noel Fielding's 2015-released live DVD.
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.
Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar
Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.
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.
Uncle Fred Flits By
PG Wodehouse adaptation starring Wilfred Hyde White as the eponymous Uncle Fred, the Earl of Ickenham.
Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is ComingThe Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.