Television
TV schedule Tuesday 6th December 2022
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
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.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 5 - Lloyd Of The AntsKeen to prove that he is hard-working to Queen Libby and his parents, Lloyd volunteers to work in the ant colony for a day, swapping with ant Annie 209 to replace him at home. However, things don't go to plan, and Lloyd creates chaos in the colony...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, EnglandThe Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 30 - Top Town Of The NorthDave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish - when his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him. With the help of his friends and a rogue fox, Dave attempts to make amends by shooting a film about all of the great things that Grimsby has to offer.
The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Christmas Special - The North PoleThe Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!
Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 6 - Carry Me Back To Old SouthamptonRobin fails his National Diploma in Catering and decides to move back home to Southampton and work for his dad.
Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 1 - Cuckoo In The NestIt's been two weeks, and Larry's still sleeping on the sofa. But more annoyingly, he's constantly in the bathroom and eating all of the food in the flat. Chrissy, Jo and Robin have all had more than enough: it's time for him to go!
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 3 - Remote Control SuitThings don't quite go to plan when Justin becomes Robert's butler for the day, in order to host a special cake party for some top Cake Experts from the Justin Town Cake Society.
2point4 Children
Series 6, Christmas Special - 2point4 Christmas - Two Years Before The MastBill, Ben, David and Rona find themselves having a drastically different Christmas than planned after dropping Tina off for a cruise from Southampton. Jenny's isn't faring much better, either.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 18 - More About Open And CloseAn artist is drawing a dog in a room. The dog wants to go out, so the artist opens the door. After a while, the artist opens the door again and calls the dog back inside. The Twirlywoos decide to open and close the door to let the dog in and out.
Still Open All Hours
Series 5, Christmas SpecialIt is Christmas, and Granville has a large consignment of mistletoe mince pies to shift, but how can he persuade his regulars to buy them?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 31 - The WhippetsDave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group The Whippets.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Highlights Special - Scary SpecialHorrible Histories favourite Death of 'Stupid Death' fame presents his very own show full of spooky highlights.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven SeasSooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?
Minder
Series 2, Episode 8 - All Mod ConsTerry is asked to get rid of some squatters, leading Arthur to dream of a future as a property developer.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 48 - ToothacheBean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 45 - HaircutAfter accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!
Vote For Huggett
The Huggett family try their hands at politics.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
Down The Clubhouse
Episode 2 - ControversiesCheating and controversial moments from a range of sports.
The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 12A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, AlgeriaThe Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.
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.
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.
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.
Citizen Khan
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful LifeAn encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 28 - Wolong Panda Reserve, ChinaLars and Foz are in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, taking care of the 2,000 pandas that live in the wild there.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 1 - Culture And SophisticationLenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.
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.
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.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map ReadersAt the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.
Passport To Pimlico
Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.
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?
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 7 - Chilli To The RescueChilli becomes Super Chilli as he tries to be a superhero just like Supertato.
My Family
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 9 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Worst EnemyAn old adversary's car mysteriously disappears while Terry is minding it.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 6 - The Spider And The FlyLloyd tries to educate PB about the danger of spiders by luring one out with a decoy fly - his clumsy attempts attract a curious spider called Julie, who PB immediately wants to befriend. Can Lloyd accept that some spiders may not be all that bad?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 10 - BikeAnna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.
As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Book SigningIt's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. Jean, meanwhile, is busy trying to push as many sales as she can.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
QI
Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & GentlemenWith Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her MummyA ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.
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!
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.
Dating No Filter
Series 2, Episode 1Lloyd and Daisie take a punt at a date - literally - as they try their hand at punting on a river date. Then it's the turn of Martin and Josh, who will attempt to showcase their best sides as they take on a cake baking class. Looking on and casting judgement will be the comedy pairings of Asim Chaudhry and Sukh Ojla, London Hughes and Verona Rose, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett, and Josh Jones and Jayde Adam.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 1Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 7 - Christmas PartySitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
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?!
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie BoyleLive stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.
Upright
Series 2, Episode 5Wounded from his confrontation and fading fast, Lucky finds himself separated from Meg in the middle of the rainforest. But the pair are soon reunited at an old bush camp where the quirky inhabitants attempt to heal Lucky's wounds. Their makeshift remedies, however, are of little relief.
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 6 - FloodIt's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...
Comedy Playhouse: Where It All Began
A documentary looking back at the original BBC Comedy Playhouse pilot strand, featuring contributions from some of those involved.
Upright
Series 2, Episode 6Lucky and Meg finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune and Meg is desperate to find her mother.
After being treated for his wounds and partaking in spiritual cleansing ceremonies, Lucky's mocking of their hippie rituals comes to a halt when Meg finally finds her mother. And Lucky also recognises a familiar face.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 5This week sees the gang welcome Strictly favourite Oti Mabuse alongside comedians David Baddiel, Maisie Adam and Miles Jupp to play another medley of madcap games.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 6, Highlights Special - Outtakes & Best BitsFrankie Boyle presents highlights and unseen footage from the previous six weeks.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 6This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 1When Phil Wang has an issue with the gig being filmed, Ellen has to find a solution. George and Freddie, the resident techie, jump at the opportunity to get creatively involved.
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?
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The PharaohsMark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 7Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 5Routines by comedians Amy Gledhill, Lily Phillips, Michael Akadiri, Seann Walsh, Glenn Moore, Dane Baptiste, Ania Magliano and Jack Barry are reconstructed as sketches.
As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Book SigningIt's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. Jean, meanwhile, is busy trying to push as many sales as she can.
The Last Leg
Series 26, Episode 3With Josh stuck at home and joining the show by video call, Alex and Adam are joined in the studio by Matt Forde and London Hughes.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Love BunkerSimon, Dobby's ex-boyfriend, invites Mark, Dobby, Jeremy and Superhans to join him and his friends for a paintballing weekend. Mark is convinced that Simon is using the weekend as a cover to get back with Dobby, and Jeremy is convinced he can life coach Neil, Simon's best friend.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 13Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck, taking on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Susie Dent is joined by Phill Jupitus in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 5, Episode 7Reece Shearsmith, Dave Johns, Lucy Porter and Gemma Cairney join Alan Davies. They deliberate over good neighbours, bad super glue, weird celebrity encounters and strange venues for stand-up comedy.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 6Routines by comedians Travis Jay, Tom Lucy, Claire Haus, Steen Raskopoulos, Auria Styla, Richard Stott, Suzi Ruffell and Russell Kane are reconstructed as sketches.
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 1Tom Ward takes on Darren Harriott and it's Tom Allen versus Larry Dean.
As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 6 - Branching OutJean is opening another branch of the agency and Judith expects to be asked to manage it. Meanwhile, Lionel's somewhat lost with how to spend his days and the topic of his and Jean's romance arises once more.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 8Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 4, Episode 6Host Jordan Stephens, team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr and DJ Shortee Blitz are joined Axel Blake, Tiffany Calver, Harry Pinero and Yungen.
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Episode 1Rosie wakes up in the hospital following her brother's wedding where she served as best man. We reveal that her life is completely out of control as she struggles with her compulsions and addictions - egged on by her outrageous best friend Nico. After a disastrous interaction in a pub with a yoga instructor, Rosie resolves to totally give up all her negative behaviours in order to gain Joey's trust and support her dad through some difficult news.
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 2Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 9Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.
Chris Ramsey: Just Happy To Get Out Of The House
Stand-up show from Newcastle comic Chris Ramsey.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 19, Episode 6 - Craig David, Katherine Ryan, Matthew Modine, Oti Mabuse, Josh Jones, Wet LegJonathan is joined by singer-songwriter Craig David, comedian Katherine Ryan, actor Matthew Modine, dancer Oti Mabuse, stand-up Josh Jones and Mercury Prize-nominated Wet Leg, who will be performing in the studio.
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?
Question Team
Series 1, Episode 2Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 10Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Maisie Adam, Bobby Mair, Richard Madeley and Zoe Lyons to the show.
The Funny Thing About...
Episode 4 - ChristmasJohnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.