British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 16th December 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Marvin Humes. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV 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.

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 8, Episode 3 - Whose Baby?

As the christening draws near, David tries to get up the nerve to break some bad news.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 12 - More About High And Low

The Twirlywoos watch people using a lift in a building. Chickedy and Chick follow two people into the lift and go up high with them, waving to Great BigHoo and Toodloo.

BBC Two 6:10am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 21 - Evil Pea's Veggie Vision

Evil Pea is tricked by lots of Supertatoes who appear all over the supermarket.

BBC Two 6:20am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 12 - A Prickly Problem

Timmy decides to help the hedgehogs find a resting place for the night. His efforts, however, lead his weary friends into a series a scrapes rather than giving them a good night's sleep.

BBC Two 6:30am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 13 - Wanted

The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, prison doesn't seem such a bad option.

BBC Two 6:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

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.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 46 - Maasai Mara National Park, Kenya

The team roars into action as Glitch tries to take a selfie with a lion in the Maasai Mara.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 14 - Fleeced

It's time for a haircut for Shaun and his pals, but is the Farmer really the right man for the job? Not after his first attempt!

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

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 4

A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 26 - Grand Stressed Auto

Danger Mouse inherits the ancient but spritely MK3 car after the beloved MK4 gets jammed-up. But Penfold is suspicious when the MK3 is determined to have DM all to himself.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

New teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 3

The Two Ronnies present a third chapter of Hampton Wick, whilst Tina Charles sings (They Long to Be) Close to You.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 9 - Losing Steam

Bitz, Bob and Bevel are racing across the desert in a steam train to deliver ice cream for the opening of Purl's ice cream parlour.

U&Drama channel logo 9am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Ian McShane comedy drama.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (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.

Talking Pictures TV 9:45am (repeat)
Now For Nookie

Now For Nookie

Episode 6

Nookie and Roger make their own demo record. They're joined by Lulu in the studio, and Nookie explains his Scottish ancestry.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 25 - Not So Supertato

Evil Pea tricks Supertato into thinking that he's lost all of his superpowers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10am (repeat)
Private James Frazer. Credit: BBC Studios

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 2 - Under Fire

The platoon arrest a supposed Nazi agent, on charges of signalling to enemy air-craft.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted House

Sooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (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

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney'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!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:30pm (repeat)
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!. Image shows from L to R: David Peterson (David Tennant), Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!

Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder Girl

Police Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

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

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:40pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 9 - Never Meet Your Heroes

Ollie and Rufus beat an unbeatable video game and top vlogger Jam9T7 wants to know how.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 10 - Radio PI

Ollie agrees to host a radio show with Martha, but keeps it a secret from Kat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:10pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup Havoc

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 6 - Keith Fitt's Juggling

Keith Fitt tries to juggle and quiz at the same time.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind You

The 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.

U&W channel logo 4:10pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of four episodes from the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:15pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 4 - Love And Relationships

Lenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:15pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:15pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:55pm (repeat)
Nativity Rocks!. Copyright: Mirrorball Films

Nativity Rocks!

A fourth installment in Debbie Isitt's hit Nativity! film series.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the angling comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

A selection of episodes from the fourth series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When 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.

BBC Two 7:10pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

U&W channel logo 7:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?

We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Marvin Humes. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV 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.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 11 - Highs And Lows

With Rob Brydon, Fred MacAulay and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

U&W channel logo 8:10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Final Specials - The Final Curtain

Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In 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...

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Susan (Rosie Cavaliero), Robert (Ed Kear), Samuel (Samuel Anderson), John (Martin Kemp), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Martin (Robert Webb), David (Peter Davison), Annette (Jane Horrocks)

Murder, They Hope

Christmas Special - Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery"

It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 7 - Revolutions

Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas, with Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman and Jessica Fostekew going round the houses trying to come up with a decent answer.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Lost At Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Natalie Clark), Rob (Kenny Boyle)

Lost At Christmas

Scottish romantic comedy set amidst a Christmas road-trip.

Channel 5 logo 9:05pm
90 min
Bradley Walsh: Legends Of Comedy. Bradley Walsh. Credit: Matt Frost

Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends

Episode 1 - Sitcoms

The actor celebrates his favourite comedians and comedy shows and puts forward his own theory as to why they are the best of all time, beginning with a look at sitcoms. Bradley chats to stars about what makes a successful sitcom, including Steptoe & Son, The Liver Birds, Hi-De-Hi!, The Young Ones, Gavin & Stacey, 'Allo 'Allo!, Dad's Army and Absolutely Fabulous.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. Billy Connolly. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland

Episode 2

This final installment of two one hour specials, finds Billy back in the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Ben Elton

Ben Elton Live

Performance from Southend of Ben Elton's tour from 2019 to 2022.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Christmas Special

The boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

Christmas comedy entertainment specials hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

Channel 5 logo 10:35pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 3 - Trial Schmile

In the aftermath of the fire, Donna and Gaz are forced to move into Janet's old place.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Scot Squad. PC Sharon McKelvie (Phoebe Connolly)

Scot Squad

Series 8, Episode 4

An extra-special finale to the series sees Scotland's favourite cops stepping up and moving on.

BBC Four 10:45pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Special

Comedy special written by and starring Victoria Wood with special guests Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston and Susie Blake. Includes a look at the making of Acorn Antiques.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

It's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Asim Chaudhry

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Gaz-Bot

Donna is looking forward to starting her new job, if only she could remember what it is that HR actually stands for... Meanwhile, Gaz accessorises his wheelchair and decides that he wants to become a paralympian.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
Pat And Margaret. Image shows left to right: Pat Bedford (Julie Walters), Margaret (Victoria Wood)

Pat And Margaret

Comedy drama starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. A Lancashire-born American soap star is reunited with her sister.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Wendy (Deborah Grant), Lee (Lee Mack), Prince Charming (Jason Donovan), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Toby (Hugh Dennis), Anna (Abigail Cruttenden)

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Panto

It is Christmas and Lee is not happy that Lucy had booked tickets to the pantomime. Especially given the star of the show is Lucy's teenage crush, Jason Donovan.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Nigel Ng

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

Such Brave Girls

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Benjamin Zephaniah

QI

Series R, Episode 11 - Roaming

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of roaming this week, with Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe and Benjamin Zephaniah and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas Mystery

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

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Smothered. Image shows left to right: Tom (Jon Pointing), Sammy (Danielle Vitalis)

Smothered

Episode 1

Sammy and Tom hook up on a night out and decide to have a no-strings attached affair for three weeks and then never speak again.

BBC Four 1:05am (repeat)
BBC Four

Scene: Victoria Wood: A Personal View

On tour and at home with the writer, entertainer and successful working woman.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Smothered

Smothered

Episode 2

The unexpected revelation of Tom having a child proves too big an obstacle for Sammy so the pair explore other options.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

Released on DVD in 2014, Harry Hill's live comedy show Sausage Time.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
QI. Bill Bailey

QI

Series R, Episode 15 - Rogue

Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.

Talking Pictures TV 1:45am (repeat)
Spanish Fly. Image shows from L to R: Mike Scott (Leslie Phillips), Julie (Roswicha Honczar). Copyright: Impact Quadrant-Quadrant Films

Spanish Fly

Mediterranean comedy following businessman Mike Scott and former school-mate Sir Percy de Courcy, finding a way to flog some horrendous local wine.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Christmas Special - Lapland

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:05am (repeat)
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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.

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Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 1

It's the Outsiders' first day and they are competing for three badges - felling a tree, rescuing an air crash victim and inventing a camp motto. At the end of each episode, David summons the teams to his HQ in the forest to review the events and award badges for successfully completed challenges. The day's events lead to some hilarious moments as an irreverent Lou Sanders challenges David's decision making.

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My Family

Series 11, Episode 9 - Darts All, Folks

Ben discovers that he is not quite the darts player his father was, and Susan discovers that her new personal trainer is not quite fit for purpose.

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The Alasdair Beckett-King Mysteries

Stand-up from Alasdair Beckett-King.

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Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 4

Barnaby has been taken prisoner by Colin McQueen, who is also looking for the Hitler painting. Nina and Leah will have to work together to find the picture and free Barnaby while trying to keep the Sherman Twins' bounty hunter at bay.

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Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 3 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

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Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When 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.

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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 3 - Trial Schmile

In the aftermath of the fire, Donna and Gaz are forced to move into Janet's old place.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half Days

Sharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.

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Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 5

When McQueen discovers the painting he has been given is fake, a gun fight ensues at Barnaby and Nina's wedding, arranged to allow a safe place for the hostage/painting exchange. As the dust settles, Barnaby realises what true friendship really is and Nina claims her bounty from the Sherman Twins.

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Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 2 - Under Fire

The platoon arrest a supposed Nazi agent, on charges of signalling to enemy air-craft.

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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!

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Pobl Bachyn

Pobl Bachyn

Comedy-horror film about the triple threat of Welsh folklore, English tourists and being hungover.

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The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 5 - Relationships

Johnny Vegas and friends look at the funny side of coupledom, from starting out and moving in to who does what around the house, along with all those annoying little habits and romantic gestures in between.

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Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

Christmas comedy entertainment specials hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

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Calling All Cars

Calling All Cars

Comedy documentary, pivoting on the Dover Harbour Car terminal.

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