TV schedule for 8th December 2023 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bob's Your Uncle

Comedy following the adventures of enthusiastic members of the Home Guard.

6am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.

6:15am (repeat)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 1 - It's A Sorry Lorry Morrie

Terry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.

6:25am (repeat)

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 10 - Plopper

Joe Connolly has never done a poo at school before but that will all change today.

6:40am (repeat)

Joe's shoe begins to squeak, and it's funny... at first. But after several lessons of his friends laughing at him, Joe gets back at Frisbo by blurting out an embarrassing secret causing the two of them to fall out.

6:50am (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 16 - Happy Farmers' Day

Bitzer treats the farmer to a restaurant-style dining experience, offering a delicious pie as the main course. But when the pie goes missing, Bitzer makes the mistake of accepting Shaun and the flock's offer of help in the kitchen.

7:05am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving Sinner

Danger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.

7:10am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of sketches from Barker and Corbett.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So Quiet

Walter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.

7:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, China

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

8:10am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 1 - Grandfathers-in-Law

Simon and Oliver They finally find they have something in common - a grandson.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 19 - Alien Visitors

Justin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.

8:40am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 2 - Nursery Times

Simon decides a little emotional blackmail is called for when David and Lyn start looking for a home of their own.

9am (repeat)

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.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 4 - More About Louder And Louder

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.

9:40am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

10:05am (repeat)

Lagging

Series 3, Episode 5 - Supreme Arula

Good and evil battle in Zaag and at the Respawn Point, as Arul wants some peace from his messy brothers, while everyone else wants some peace from Lok's annoying singing.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter Time

It's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?

10:30am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Christmas Special - Horrible Christmas

Farting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.

10:40am (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Christmas Special

Granville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.

11am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 12 - Cereal Mountain

Chilli tries to reach the top of Cereal Mountain without the help of Supertato's gadgets.

11:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from the world's longest-running sitcom.

11:55am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is Forever

Danger 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?

12:10pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important Penfold

Penfold 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.

12:20pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade Waffle

Waffle 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.

12:55pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

1:10pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

2:25pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Pea's Big Freeze

Evil Pea freezes the Veggies so she can take over the whole supermarket. Chilli's heat unfreezes Supertato, who then races on lolly-stick skis to thwart Evil Pea and save the day.

2:30pm (repeat)

Death On The Tyne

A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.

2:30pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, Greenland

Grandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.

2:55pm (repeat)

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 11 - Jurgen and the Giant Poopsicle

It's the hottest day of the year and the zoo's keepers are busy delivering ice lollies to keep the animals cool.

3:30pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 45 - The Last Giraffe Warrior

Penfold is asked to defend an alien planet from invasion.

4:25pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At 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?

4:35pm (repeat)

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.

4:55pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And Closures

Arthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.

5:25pm (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 6, Episode 3 - Granny Get Your Gun

Caroline's snobbish grandmother pays a flying visit, and immediately tries to put a stop to the forthcoming marriage.

5:50pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

5:50pm (repeat)

Dodger

Christmas Special - Coronation

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

6pm (repeat)

Worzel Gummidge

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Home Fit For Scarecrows

Worzel fancies a spot of home-making, and begins pilfering furniture from around the village.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 4 - Tarts And Flickers

As Michelle struggles to send a microfilm to England by homing pigeon, Herr Flick captures Yvette and Mimi in order to gain access to the café and search for the Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies. A mistaken rendezvous in a broom cupboard leaves Edith and René equally flustered!

6:30pm (repeat)

Rhubarb!

Silent Eric Sykes comedy in which the only word spoken by characters is "rhubarb".

6:35pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 8 - Exercising Father's Bicycle

Keen to emulate his late father, Tom is affected by stories of Compo's cycling expertise/

7pm (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 1 - Music Special

Big Zuu is joined by some mega musician friends including one of the UK's biggest rappers, AJ Tracey; grime MC JME with his sister and radio presenter Julie Adenuga; and hip-hop musician Loyle Carner.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Clegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 7

Romesh, Jamie, Micah and Jill are joined by this week by the sharp-tongued and squeaky-laughed Jimmy Carr and wonky haired mirth merchant Maisie Adam.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After 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.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 15 - Green

With Jeremy Clarkson, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

9pm (repeat)

Jack Whitehall Live

Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Premier League legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

9pm (repeat)

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.

9pm
30 min

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 9

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty takes up the reins as host. Guest panellists Richard Osman and Maisie Adam join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

9pm (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

9:30pm
30 min

TV Flashback

Series 8, Episode 4 - Global Wales

Kiri Pritchard-McLean rummages through the archives and takes a look at Wales on the global stage.

9:30pm
30 min

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ian's Ex

Ian's school friend Darren turns up out the blue sparking many memories - and when the neighbours probe into their past relationship, Gordon finds himself in a spiral of paranoia.

10pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 6

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Maisie Adam, Rag'n'Bone Man and Ms Banks joining captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

10pm (repeat)

The Complaints Department

Episode 5

Jason Manford is joined by comedians John Thomson, Sara Pascoe, Fern Brady and Shazia Mirza as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.

10pm (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

10pm (repeat)

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 3 - Job

Charity begins at home, as Jack and Victor offer a helping hand to Methadone Mick; a parking fine from the past comes back to haunt Winston; and Boabby's award glory goes awry.

10pm
65 min

The Last Leg

Series 29, Episode 5

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Sayeeda Warsi.

10:15pm
30 min

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1

Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.

10:30pm (repeat)

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2020

Jonathan Watson leads a mix of classic sketches, popular characters, famous faces and up-to-date skits tackling 2020 from a footballing perspective. Featuring nostalgic recollections from guest stars, plus fresh material covering Scottish football and the world in general.

10:30pm
30 min

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 1 - Eriskay FC - Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Andrew's a long way from home having taken 2 flights only to find he's still in the UK. He takes his first trip to the Outer Hebrides to meet Eriskay FC, a club based on an island with a population of 143 people and a whole load of sheep and home to a pitch nominated by FIFA as one of the 8 most unique football pitches in the world.

10:40pm
50 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 10 - Julianne Moore, Paapa Essiedu, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Olivia Dean

Julianne Moore says working with Natalie Portman was so much fun, Paapa Essiedu talks about Melissa McCarthy's elite improvisation, Jamie Oliver says renewing his vows was so romantic, Ricky Gervais talks about Armageddon, and Olivia Dean performs live in the studio.

10:45pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 7

You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.

10:55pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

11pm (repeat)

Jimmy Carr Live

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

11pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

11:05pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 5 - Emmanuel Sonubi, Troy Hawke, Olga Koch

Emmanuel Sonubi hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Troy Hawke and Olga Koch.

11:05pm (repeat)

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 5

TV presenter Ore Oduba and his wife Portia take on comedian couple Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair. Can they pack a car without having an argument? And just how well do the couples know each other in the wardrobe department?

11:20pm (repeat)

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.

11:30pm (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ian's Ex

Ian's school friend Darren turns up out the blue sparking many memories - and when the neighbours probe into their past relationship, Gordon finds himself in a spiral of paranoia.

11:30pm (repeat)

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 6 - Star Wars

The army are looking for soldiers to be part of their new advertising campaign...

11:35pm (repeat)

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.

11:35pm (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 3

Rivalry gets out of hand when Viva's group clashes with Charlie's gang over the affections of Greenshoots Academy head boy, Tyler Blaine. Amber's dog finds out what Amber gets up to at school.

12:05am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 4

Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.

12:10am (repeat)

I Literally Just Told You

Series 2, Episode 6

Jimmy Carr returns with the comedy quiz show.

12:30am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 12

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.

12:35am (repeat)

Joseph Andrews

A repeat of this 1977 film.

12:35am (repeat)

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.

12:35am (repeat)

Ellie & Natasia

Episode 5

The Brothers Pomodoro return to show off their new cookbook and there's a song about snakes.

12:50am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 6

Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Milton Jones.

1am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 13

Ricky and Stephen challenge Karl to describe his ideal version of the world but Karl is suspicious of a perfect life. Karl describes his theory of the 'Problem Hole' and explains his snack eating rituals to Ricky and Stephen.

1:05am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 5

Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.

1:30am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 5

Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

1:35am (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas Chums

Harry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.

2am (repeat)

Evil Genius With Russell Kane

Episode 3 - Pablo Escobar

Russell Kane is joined by Ellie Taylor, Alex Brooker and Jon Richardson, weighing up drug lord Pablo Escobar.

2:05am (repeat)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With Love

Arthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.

2:05am (repeat)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 3

Jon and Lucy throw a wedding anniversary party. Lucy manages to insult Sally Phillips and Jon gets someone fired from his local garden centre.

2:25am (repeat)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After 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.

2:35am (repeat)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 4

Jon manages to wreck the family home while Lucy starts a new project with Rob Beckett. Sally Phillips tries to help the Richardsons inject some passion into their sex lives.

2:50am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 3

Rivalry gets out of hand when Viva's group clashes with Charlie's gang over the affections of Greenshoots Academy head boy, Tyler Blaine. Amber's dog finds out what Amber gets up to at school.

3am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

3:10am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Premier League legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

3:20am (repeat)

We Are Not Alone

Comedy set after Earth has been invaded by aliens.

3:20am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 2, Episode 4

Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.

3:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

Desmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.

3:35am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.

3:55am (repeat)

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.

TV schedule Friday 8th December 2023

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