British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 23rd December 2023

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Come Back Peter

Pandemonium is created in a country house when various relatives come to stay.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving On

With their home due for demolition by order of the council, George and Mildred Roper are forced to look to move home. Much against the wishes of George and the estate agent - who happens to be the next-door neighbour - Mildred settles on 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 14 - More About Smaller

The Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of Christmas specials from the sports-based panel game.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan

The Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 16 - Big Top Timmy

Little Lamb Timmy joins the circus tonight, but will he make it in show business?

BBC Two 7:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Christmas Special - The North Pole

The Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (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.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Christmas Special - Melted

The world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.

U&Drama channel logo 7:15am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

BBC Two 7:25am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (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.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, Peru

The Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 4

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

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 1, Christmas Special - Requiem

It's Charlie and Joanna's first Christmas in Henley, but despite a big bonus Charlie has still taken on a second job to make ends meet. Caroline's concerned that he may be funding a dirty little secret...

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of Daley

Arthur, who has not been himself since told to stop drinking and smoking, demands police protection from an angry customer.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:45am (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 9, Christmas Special - A Winter's Tale

Ringo is off to stay with his mum In a hotel for the holiday and Simon and Aunt Eleanor have Invited Oliver to spend Christmas with them. But Aunt Eleanor has plans for both Simon and Oliver to spend Christmas Eve in the church guarding the crib.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 5

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20am (repeat)
That Riviera Touch

That Riviera Touch

Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Christmas Special

Greg Davies hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, broadcaster Lauren Laverne and People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry.

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

Talking Pictures TV 9:45am (repeat)
John And Julie. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Lesley Dudley), John (Colin Gibson)

John And Julie

Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 1 - Wishing Tree

Supertato must save the Lantern Festival when Evil Pea blows all the lanterns away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Christmas Special - O Little Town Of Peckham

Shirley is planning a traditional Guyanese Christmas but the family have other plans.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent Movie

When Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30am (repeat)
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South Wales

Andrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Greg Davies

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas Buzzcocks

God bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.

U&Drama channel logo 10:35am (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Christmas Special - The Prague Sun

A feature-length Christmas episode written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and starring Ian McShane. It looks like Lovejoy will be spending Christmas alone. Then a savage attack on a veteran Second World War flier from Czechoslovakia leads Lovejoy and Eric to Prague on a hunt for missing diamonds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 2 - Work And Money

Lenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (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

A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 15 - A-Maze-Ing Adventure

Bob is looking after Phoebe's cute little puppy called Earl, but when they take him for walkies he gets lost inside Bitz's amazing maze.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 2 - Hollywood, USA

After winning a part in a Hollywood film, Glitch is not happy when he has to work with Kyan to finish a scene. Meanwhile, Xuli's plans to take the perfect Hollywood photo are derailed when the Go Jetters are forced to rescue the famous Hollywood sign.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, James Acaster, Guz Khan

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Home Alone

There's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For Christmas

Can Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (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...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Christmas Special - The Flight Before Christmas

Shaun'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?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 3pm (repeat)
Christmas Carole. Carole Mackay (Suranne Jones)

Christmas Carole

Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli Rocket

Chilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.

Comedy Central 3:15pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 8 - Ann Teak's Painting

Ann Teak's skills are put to the test when she inspects an antique painting.

U&Drama channel logo 3:55pm (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

A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (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 repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of Christmas specials from the Dawn French sitcom.

U&W channel logo 4:20pm (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.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (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.

U&W channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...

Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.

BBC Two 5:35pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

U&W channel logo 6:10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of Christmas episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6:10pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Roy Silver (Mathew Horne), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas Goodbye

During the dark, grey days of early December, the sleuth is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends, but when there's a poisoning in the village, it's down to her to solve the case before the 25th rolls around.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Paddington. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Heyday Films

Paddington

Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm (repeat)
Johnny English Reborn. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Reborn

Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Smothered. Image shows left to right: Sammy (Danielle Vitalis), Tom (Jon Pointing)

Smothered

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Ehiz Ufuah

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

BBC Three 7:05pm (repeat)
Click & Collect. Image shows from L to R: Dev D'Cruz (Asim Chaudhry), Andrew Bennett (Stephen Merchant)

Click & Collect

Christmas comedy in which mismatched neighbours are thrown together on a 300-mile road trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Hannah Waddingham

QI

Series T, Episode 2 - 'T' Animals

Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Waddingham, Desiree Burch, Jason Manford, and regular panellist Alan Davies look at animals that begin with the letter 'T'.

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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8:10pm
90 min
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Die Hard

Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

BBC Two 8:10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez Mammy

Cathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Bradley Walsh

Blankety Blank

Series 20, Christmas Special

Joining Bradley Walsh for this festive edition of the long-running game show are Ainsley Harriott, Brian Blessed, AJ Odudu, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett and Gemma Collins.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Noel Fielding, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Christmas Special - Pubs

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Ian (Jamie Quinn), Beth (Arabella Weir), Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Eric (Alex Norton), Alan (Graeme Stevely), Colin (Jonathan Watson)

Two Doors Down

Series 7, Episode 6 - Vegas

Alan and Michelle are bleary-eyed off a delayed flight from Las Vegas. They've got big news to share with the neighbours, but their exciting announcement gets quickly out of hand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:40pm (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.

TNT Sports 1 logo 9:45pm (repeat)
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout

Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South Wales

Andrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Jack Dee

Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee performs for a sell-out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo during his 2002 tour.

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 third series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special 2023

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as a Christmas treat, Cats Does Countdown royalty Joe Wilkinson is back to help/annoy Rachel.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Channel 5 logo 10:10pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Baby. Bridget (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - Joe's Crackers

It's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Very Brassic Christmas

The plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler's school ruining his nativity. Vinnie, Erin, Tommo, Cardi, Carol, Ashely and JJ must now bring on their A Game and help save Christmas the Brassic way. Bring on a heist at a winter wonderland, a fight with a man called Dick Dolphin, babysitting Chris's Aunt and the best Nativity ever staged. Co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tom Allen Absolutely Live. Tom Allen

Tom Allen Absolutely Live

Tom Allen performs for a sell-out crowd at the London Palladium.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 repeat-run of the entire second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Late Night Lycett. Image shows left to right: Aisling Bea, Melanie Brown, Joe Lycett, Self Esteem, Guz Khan

Late Night Lycett

Christmas Special - It's Christmas!

Joe Lycett returns to his hometown of Birmingham for a fabulous, fun-filled festive edition of Late Night Lycett. Joe celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with a host of famous faces, including Mel B, Aisling Bea, Self Esteem and Guz Khan, alongside Joe's aunties, Linda Biscuits and Hardev from the local shop. Expect Joe's usual mischievous capers as he and his guests get up to snow good. Who will sleigh and who will end up on the naughty list? There's myrrh where that came from, featuring a surprise visit from a very special celebrity secret Santa. And Joe turns Father Christmas himself when he gives away a mystery gift to one lucky member of the audience. Yule be sorry if you miss it!

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of four episodes from the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

A selection of episodes from the first and second series.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Susie Dent

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition packed with comic conundrums, festive surprises and laughs aplenty. Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate team up against Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and maths whizz Rachel Riley is in charge of the numbers.

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65 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Tanyalee Davis, Nina Conti, Hal Cruttenden. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

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My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

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60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

Sandi Toksvig shares her top tips and tools with Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies.

BBC Three 1:15am (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.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Lavinia (Jennifer Saunders), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 3, Christmas Special - He Came!

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

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The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Future

Emily gets a terrifying glimpse into her future and meets a strange blast from the past and more. Plus, impressions of Adele, Billie Eilish, Gemma Collins and Holly Willoughby.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
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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). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

Comedy Central 1:55am (repeat)
Drunk History. Lieutenant Sir Edward Hulse (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Christmas Special

Rick Edwards tells the story of the WWI Christmas Truce (stars Stephen Mangan), and Russell Kane narrates the birth of baby Jesus, starring Johnny Vegas, Sally Phillips, and Danny John-Jules.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Fatiha El-Ghorri

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 2

There are some surprise visitors to camp today as David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their music skills to the test by composing a fanfare and to teach a group of children about the world in the 'before times' with their revised curriculum. Will Darren and Maisie impress David with their new martial art? Will Fatiha El-Ghorri's spelling distract the kids from Phil Wang's surname?

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan

Episode 4

Famous ex-couples reunite over a meal to answer some very awkward questions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Series 1, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Comedy Central 2:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert: The Book Of John

The Welsh comic talks about his encounter with a man named John.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of three episodes from the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez Mammy

Cathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Alex Horne, Carol Vorderman. Credit: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2023, New Year Special - That's A Swizz

The third New Year's Treat sees Amelia Dimoldenberg, Carol Vorderman, Greg James, Sir Mo Farah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) trying to win Greg's golden eyebrows.

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That Riviera Touch

That Riviera Touch

Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 3:30am (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Harry Hill, Ricky Wilson, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Christmas Special

Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are making some Christmas noise in this special edition of the music-based panel show, with the gang joined by big-collared funnyman Harry Hill, Little Mix superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman and Yorkshire Tea enthusiast Ricky Wilson. Plus, there's special appearances from 100% of DJ Luck and MC Neat, two fifths of 5ive, two sevenths of The Wurzels, and one half of Blazin' Squad's remaining squad.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:45am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 29, Christmas Special

Guests Tom Davis and Alison Hammond join Adam, Josh and Alex for this festive special.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Award-winning stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is back with his Big Christmas show, a night of entertainment recorded in front of a live audience at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 4:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Out-takes - Unseen

A look back at the best unseen moments from the 18th series, featuring regulars Romesh Ranganathan, Jill Scott and Jamie Redknapp.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40am (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 10, Episode 3 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Simon and Oliver eagerly await the football results, hoping that they have picked the winning line and dreaming of becoming millionaires. But when Simon's numbers come up, the dream turns into a nightmare.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad Penny

The Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.

Comedy Central Extra 5:15am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Dara O Briain, Oti Mabuse, Stacey Dooley. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?

Comedy Central Extra 5:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 2

A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.

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