British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 3rd December 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Darren Harriott

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 4 - Darren And His Bigfoot

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris, Stevie Martin and Eshaan Akbar to play another round of absurd guessing games.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 5, Episode 2 - Going Going Gone

When it comes to business matters Simon and Oliver agree to disagree, and when hunting a grandfather clock at a weekend auction they seem to disagree more than ever!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 10

A bunch of bananas, door handle, fridge and tortilla are among the items get the Sketchy treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of Stuff

Penfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

Talking Pictures TV 7:50am (repeat)
Thunder In The City. Image shows from L to R: Manningdale (Ralph Richardson), Daniel Armstrong (Edward G. Robinson)

Thunder In The City

An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 41 - Hong Kong, China

The team spring into action when Glitch's mini-master toys invade Hong Kong Harbour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The Spot

Bitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 23 - Wonder Pea

Evil Pea tricks Supertato by pretending to be his sidekick and captures him instead.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food Lane

Arthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black Hand

Ace detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del 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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:45am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch Twice

Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 2, Christmas Special - Le Grand Weekend

Charley and Mariette are left holding the fort when Ma and Pop win a surprise trip to Paris. Things don't go as planned and it turns into quite a weekend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot Ferret

Blamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas Show

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking Christmas

Meet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet Home

Bitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 48 - Chocolate Hills, Philippines

The Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.

U&W channel logo 1:35pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We Bring

Christmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It'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!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The Beanostalk

A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.

Channel 5 logo 2:15pm
Christmas At The Holly Day Inn. Image shows left to right: Ben Holly (Colin Baker), Emma Holly (Tamla Kari)

Christmas At The Holly Day Inn

Comedy about an over-achieving executive who quits her job just before Christmas.

Talking Pictures TV 2:30pm (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 6, Episode 5 - Counter Attraction

The café is deserted and it's not long before Alf discovers why: Joe's Snack Bar down the road has a beautiful new waitress attracting all the local custom. She develops a particular fondness for Osbert and Alf entices her to come and work for him, but a messy romantic web complicates matters.

U&W channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of Christmas

The 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Nativity!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity!

A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost Pirate's Treasure

The Lost Pirate's search for buried treasure makes a mess in the GiggleQuiz studio. Meanwhile, Nana Knickerbocker's panto bees hunt for her missing keys in a gloopy Panto Showdown.

U&W channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais Glide

Compo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In Peckham

With 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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing Potato

Evil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot Ferret

Blamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
55 min
Dodger. Image shows left to right: Royston, Chief of the Yeoman Guard (Paul Whitehouse), The Archbishop of Canterbury (Simon Callow), John Bridge, The Crown Jeweller (Alex Macqueen), Queen Victoria (Nicola Coughlan), US President Martin Van Buren (Toby Stephens)

Dodger

Christmas Special - Coronation

Fagin and the gang's biggest heist yet - getting their hands on Queen Victoria's crown from her Coronation ceremony.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. Copyright: Aardman Animations

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:45pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

Comedy Central 6:45pm (repeat)
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold. Image shows from L to R: Bianca (Zawe Ashton), Roxy (Sarah Harding), Annabelle Fritton (Talulah Riley), Zoe (Montserrat Lombard). Copyright: Fragile St Trinian's Limited / Ealing Studios

St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

The girls of St Trinian's are back - and this time they're racing a secretive, corrupt organisation to discover pirate treasure.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

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?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Chris Rea, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2020, Christmas Special

Gone 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.

U&W channel logo 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Landscapers. Image shows from L to R: Susan (Olivia Colman), Christopher (David Thewlis)

Landscapers

Episode 4

Susan and Christopher each take the stand for a final chance to prove their version of events from that fatal night in the Wycherley home.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
The Bad Education Movie. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Stephen (Layton Williams), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Jing (Kae Alexander). Copyright: Entertainment In Video

The Bad Education Movie

Film spin-off from the hit sitcom. Alfie and his class head to Cornwall.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up. Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up

TV broadcast of Chris Ramsey's DVD debut stand-up show, All Growed Up.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Boat Story. Image shows left to right: Dennis (Rick S Carr), The Tailor (Tchéky Karyo), Guy (Craig Fairbrass)

Boat Story

Episode 5

Reeling from what they've just witnessed, Janet and Samuel scramble to make their next move, but no option is truly safe. How far are they willing to go to save their loved ones?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

BBC Two 9:50pm
10 min version
(repeat)
Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner Live At The Birmingham Hippodrome

Frank Skinner's celebrated 1997 stand-up show, filmed live in Birmingham.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Undrinkables

A funeral brings the community together while bootleg alcohol has a sobering effect on Craiglang's residents.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special

Jimmy 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Cathy (Doon Mackichan)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 2 - Cathy Loves

A new bathroom is a big commitment, and Christine can't decide, driving Beth and Eric demented. Meanwhile, Cathy and Michelle bond over a boozy lunch, but will this new friendship last?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm
30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 4, Episode 3

Desiree Burch, Nick Helm, Tez Ilyas and Sikisa join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions about black history. Jimmy Akingbola hosts.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live. Copyright: Ealing Studios

Jimmy Carr Live

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: John Barrowman, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea

QI

Series R, Episode 1 - Rude

The show has now reached the letter R, and begins with a rather Rude episode. Joining Sandi are John Barrowman, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea and regular panellist Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC Studios

Upstart Crow

Christmas Special - Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow: Lockdown Christmas 1603

The plague has hit London and as Christmas approaches Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will's London lodgings...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 10

Karl reminisces about an overabundance of breath mints throughout his childhood.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, Tom Grennan

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tom Grennan & Vick and Jordan

Keith Lemon goes shopping for homeware with singer Tom Grennan, and looks for budget fashion with Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Tiffany Stevenson, Rhys James, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week around the world with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 11

After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Amir Khan, Leigh Francis, Faryal Makhdoom

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Rylan & Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom

Keith goes shopping for bath bombs with TV presenter Rylan Clark, and pops to a garden centre and party store with Faryal Makhdoom and Amir Khan.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Deborah Frances-White, Rhys James, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's worth of news in the company of guests Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Deborah Frances-White.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

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CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Sonny Jay, Katherine Ryan, Melvin Odoom, Megan Barton-Hanson. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 5, Episode 1

Iain Stirling continues in his quest to discover more unique skills and abilities possessed by celebrities. Sonny Jay, Katherine Ryan, Melvin Odoom and Megan Barton-Hanson make up the celebrity team.

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Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

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Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 1

The action picks up with the unlikely duo in Mexico with a bag full of narcotics and an angry drug lord in the boot of their car, while Barnaby's sister Leah is locked up in a Mexican prison. With the cartel hot on their heels and the pair desperate to get out of Mexico, they realise their only way out is on Barnaby's temporary passport with Nina posing as his wife. Cue one awkward marriage.

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Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Bono Brown (Jamie O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Ellie Taylor

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by Ellie Taylor, Josh Pugh and Stephen Mangan.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 2

After falling out with the group after an eventful party, Holli has to find a new set of friends. Saz and Amber both like the same boy and Viva is distressed about being forced to give up a precious toy.

BBC Four 2:10am (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Episode 5 - King Of The Road

Frank ends up in court after some trouble arrises whilst working a as a despatch rider.

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Bounty Hunters. Angel (Christian Ochoa). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 2

The net is tightening on Nina and Barnaby as they attempt to escape from Mexico. With no money and both the drugs cartel and the Sherman Twins' own bounty hunter, The Investigator, on their tail, they need all their cunning and wit to make it safely back to England. The only way Nina can make it back in to the country is by having to travel as Barnaby's wife.

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Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

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Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

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The Island. Tom Allen

The Island

Episode 7

They've chosen enough stuff to put on their island, so it's time to ban something. What really gets their goat? If they have goats. Spoiler alert, they haven't got goats.

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