Television
TV schedule Friday 15th December 2023
Forces' Sweetheart
Comedy with Michael Bentine and Harry Secombe.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 6Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong GoodbyeA local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 20 - Breaking UpOn the last day of school, Joe learns that Frisbo fancies Kayla Madani. Joe wants to help his best friend, but there is a problem. Kayla is Lily Scott's best friend.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 1 - Big SchoolIt's Joe Connolly's first day at secondary school and everything is going wrong. How do you survive the worst first day ever without your best friend by your side?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 1 - Baa-gheritaA hungry Shaun turns the Farmer's pottery oven into a pizza factory.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of sketches from Barker and Corbett.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 41 - MonitorsA classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, GreenlandGrandmaster 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.
Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 5 - NeighboursSimon has always believed in the maxim "love thy neighbour", even when that neighbour is Oliver. The only problem is that Oliver doesn't return the compliment.
Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 6 - Bonjour ParisWhen Simon and Oliver visa Paris for the International Antiques Fair, they are both looking forward to improving Anglo-French relations but soon find out that the entente is not so cordiale.
Keep It Clean
A marketing whizz-kid attempts to help his brother-in-law secure funds for a miraculous cleaning product he has invented.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 9 - More About Joining UpThe Twirlywoos find themselves in an office watching a very bored man who is entertaining himself by joining up some paperclips.
Hi-De-Hi!
1985 Christmas Special - The Great Cat RobberyThe entertainment staff's troubles have only just begun when they discover there's an emerald necklace hidden somewhere on the camp.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 8Emperor Nero visits the victims of the Great Fire of Rome, some Crusaders attend a training course on how to fight weird monsters, and we meet the man with the best (and worst) job in Tudor England.
Only Two Can Play
The librarian in a Welsh provincial town becomes unsuccessfully entangled with the glamorous wife of a town councillor.
Last Of The Summer Wine
1986 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas Father ChristmasA Santa on a bike with an advertising board is too much for Seymour's sense of traditional values. He resolves to put some of the magic back into Christmas by putting Santa back where he belongs - on a rooftop near a chimney. Clegg is an ideal, if unwilling, helper, but who has the charisma and the wellies to play Father Christmas...?
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli AloneSupertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream AcreOther than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula ShowDanger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 10 - Waffle's Wonderful ArtWaffle discovers he has a talent for painting Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, and decides to share his work with her as a way to get in her good books.
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.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands OffA patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth 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.
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking ChristmasMeet 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.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil 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.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas PowerGlitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Special - The Special RelationshipBoycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
The Zoo
Series 2, Highlights Special - Woody's Top TenA countdown of the top 10 clips from across series selected by the narrator and unenthusiastically assisted by Woody the baboon.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark DawnPink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.
Dial M For Middlesbrough
Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 14 - How To Be A SupertatoSupertato shows the Grape Kids a Supertato training film, but Evil Pea sneaks in to take over Tato Tower.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane RescueGrim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
The Upper Hand
Series 6, Episode 8 - No Place Like HomeCharlie and Caroline think about the pros and cons of starting their new life together in a new home, and it seems awfully tempting.
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
Worzel Gummidge
Series 1, Episode 3 - Aunt SallyThe village fair causes curmudgeonly Mr Shepherd to bring out his antique Aunt Sally, a traditional fairground game. It's not long before Worzel has fallen in love...
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 2 - Sheffield FC - The World's First Football ClubThis is where football started back in 1857. Without Sheffield FC we would never have had Pele, Messi or Crouchy. Andrew meets the chairman, Richard Tims, to find out about the birth of club football and how Sheffield FC were responsible for creating some of the rules we still play today. Andrew then takes on Benni Ndlovu, Sheffield FC's star forward, in a set of challenges based on the first rules of the game.
Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Christmas SpecialIn this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...
Max Boyce At 80
A look at Boyce's career as a comedian, singer, songwriter and 'people's poet', as he celebrates two major milestones - 50 years on stage and his 80th birthday. Max himself looks back at his achievements and lifts the lid on his private life at home in Glyneath. Featuring contributors including Rob Brydon, Michael Sheen, Katherine Jenkins and Cerys Matthews.
Would I Lie To You?
Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasChristopher Eccleston, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Gloria Hunniford join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. Whose family hold a festive sweepstake to decide what time they will fall asleep on Christmas Day? Did one of the ex-teacher panellists really play walk-on music to impress the pupils when they entered the classroom? Rob Brydon hosts the festive fun.
Shaun The Sheep
Christmas Special - The Flight Before ChristmasShaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?
Ghosts
Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind YouThe Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.
Jack Whitehall Gets Around Live From Wembley Arena
A television broadcast of Whitehall's 2014 DVD-released show, Jack Whitehall Gets Around.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland
Episode 1In British comedy there is a line in the sand - and that line is Billy Connolly. Before he found fame on an international level, British comedy was an end of the pier kind of affair. But through sheer talent and force of personality Connolly ploughed a different, and deeply personal yet universal, approach to comedy - and in doing so he changed the face of British comedy forever.
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Episode 10Writer and broadcaster Kirsty Young takes up the reins as host. Writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
TV Flashback
Series 8, Episode 5 - Pets And WildlifeKiri Pritchard-McLean's trawl through the BBC archives proves the Welsh are a nation of animal-lovers.
Two Doors Down
Series 7, Episode 4 - CarveryIan and Gordon arrange a Father's Day treat for both sets of parents - a trip to a carvery. Having guilt-tripped her way to an invitation, Christine also attends.
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?!
The Complaints Department
Episode 6Jason Manford is joined by comedians Sarah Millican, Nick Helm, Daliso Chaponda and Catherine Bohart as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.
Still Game
Series 7, Episode 4 - Small ChangeAffairs of the heart stir up emotions as Jack and Victor offer unconventional marriage guidance to a Craiglang couple. Meanwhile, Navid and Boabby job-swap to prove who has the cushiest career.
Breeders
Series 4, Episode 10 - No Matter What: Part 2Jackie's health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke.
QI
Series T, Christmas Special - Toys, Tinsel, And TurkeysTime to talk turkey! Sandi and Alan gather round the tree with Gyles Brandreth, Chris McCausland and Aisling Bea to tear into toys, teddy bears, and other festive topics starting with "T" ... featuring personal appearances by the President of the Magic Circle and probably the world's most popular bear.
The Last Leg
Series 29, Episode 6Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests Joanna Lumley, Ahir Shah and James Blunt.
Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 4, New Year Special - MoreGash meets a young attractive girl called Mo and plans to get married to her, Rab has to give up the booze as his liver exploded in the pub and stuck to the ceiling. However Mo runs off with Ella's toyboy Donny, leaving Gash heartbroken and suicidal.
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?
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 11 - Imelda Staunton, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Dornan, Jack Lowden, Gregory PorterImelda Staunton says she was inconsolable when The Queen died, Jamie Dornan talks about doing his own stunts, Jack Lowden reveals an unlikely passion, Ncuti Gatwa says the Whovians have found him, and Gregory Porter performs live in the studio.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
James Acaster - Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999
A recording of James Acaster's 2019 tour show.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Ben Elton Live
Nearly 40 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness, hosting Channel 4's groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after over 15 years away from stand-up, Elton returns to the medium he did so much to define. Recorded in 2022 at the Palace Theatre in Southend.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
Short Stuff
Christmas Special - Short Stuff Christmas SpecialSanjeev Kohli presents a special festive compilation of some of the best of online comedy from Short Stuff and BBC Scotland's The Social.
Two Doors Down
Series 7, Episode 4 - CarveryIan and Gordon arrange a Father's Day treat for both sets of parents - a trip to a carvery. Having guilt-tripped her way to an invitation, Christine also attends.
Bad Education
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFollowing Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.
Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 5Anna goes on maternity leave, meaning Holli and Saz compete to be the new manager of the Greenshoots girls' football team. Viva has some troubling thoughts about her ex-boyfriend Rocky, and Amber's ex-boyfriend Brandon needs help.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 6Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Rocky's new girlfriend Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Meanwhile, Anna's baby is due any day.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry 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.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 7 - Law And OrderKarl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 6Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Katherine Ryan, Kieron Richardson, Denise Van Outen and Lauren Steadman.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 8 - MedicineIn this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.
Days Of The Bagnold Summer
Coming-of-age comedy about a 15 year-old who must spend the summer with his mum.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
Evil Genius With Russell Kane
Episode 4 - Coco ChanelTom Allen, Michelle De Swarte and Kerry Godliman join the host to discuss French fashion designer and Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel.
Meet The Richardsons
Holiday SpecialsJon and Lucy are asked to make a UK travel show with Sally Lindsay. They jump in an RV, visit Whitby and sample the food and legends of the area. They hope that this could win them a BAFTA but it turns out that quite a few people off the telly have already visited the town. And the RV stinks a bit. Luckily Seann Walsh is on hand to make sure the show stays funny.
Bad Education
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFollowing Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.
Bounty Hunters
A selection of episodes from the second series.
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?!
Meet The Richardsons
Holiday SpecialsJon and Lucy are off to Blackpool to make the second half of their TV travel show with Sally Lindsay.
Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 5Anna goes on maternity leave, meaning Holli and Saz compete to be the new manager of the Greenshoots girls' football team. Viva has some troubling thoughts about her ex-boyfriend Rocky, and Amber's ex-boyfriend Brandon needs help.
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?
Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 6Viva makes friends with a boy who is feeling sad like her. When the girls crash a party hosted by Rocky's new girlfriend Gemma, Saz gets a nasty shock. Meanwhile, Anna's baby is due any day.
Sneakerhead
Episode 3When Mulenga gets in a scuffle with a customer and the incident goes viral, Russell faces his biggest managerial challenge yet - firing his best mate.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 6Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of 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.
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.