Television
TV schedule Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 5This week sees the gang welcome Strictly favourite Oti Mabuse alongside comedians David Baddiel, Maisie Adam and Miles Jupp to play another medley of madcap games.
George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 2 - All Around The ClockGeorge hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds CoupleLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Travelling ManWhen George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room, Mildred is not impresse - until, that is, she sees the male applicant!
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
An Audience With...
Episode 9 - Victoria WoodComedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.
Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 10 - Prize PorkerA pig tricks the whole farm into thinking he's a champion.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 29 - For Your Insides OnlyPenfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The BusNew teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 2 - The OfferAnother barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 48 - Chocolate Hills, PhilippinesThe Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
An Audience With...
Episode 22 - Ronnie CorbettMulti-talented Ronnie Corbett entertains a star-studded audience - including Ronnie Barker, Frank Skinner, Damien Hirst, Samantha Janus and Lord Parkinson - with his singing, dancing and piano playing, not to mention a touch of comedy.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 10A bunch of bananas, door handle, fridge and tortilla are among the items get the Sketchy treatment.
Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 4 - Mousehole AFC - CornwallMousehole are flying high with 4 promotions in 5 seasons so Andrew heads down to the very tip of the country to find out whether Mousehole can become the first ever Cornish team to play in the English Football League. He went to Cornwall once but vowed never to return, will his second visit flip his opinion?
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
Carry On Camping
Sid James and Bernard Bresslaw play a pair of likely lads who try to take their prudish girlfriends to a nudist holiday camp.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Peggy's Big ChancePeggy, the chalet maid, has a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat. Jeffrey arranges an interview.
Minder
Series 6, Christmas Special - Minder On The Orient ExpressLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 21 - More About On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a supermarket watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 1Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
Sooty
Series 3, Episode 6 - Just DessertsThe gang open an ice cream parlour with disastrous results. Guest starring John Challis.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At WeddingsEveryone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.
Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant AisleIn the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage LossageWalter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 16 - Thumb WarsIn a somewhat misguided attempt to resolve Dennis and Walter's spiralling competitiveness, Miss Mistry offers thumb wrestling as a solution - but can Walter play fair, or will the situation get out of hand?
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book RescueEvil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 49 - Go Jet Academy: Global GameshowIt's the Go Jetters as you've never seen them before as they take part in a disco-dazzling around the world gameshow! Foz and Xui are on Team Go Jetter and Grandmaster Glitch and Kyan are on Team Glitch as they go head to head to see who will win. Ubercorn and Lars are the quizmasters asking the questions in this ultimate geographic quiz.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 5This week sees the gang welcome Strictly favourite Oti Mabuse alongside comedians David Baddiel, Maisie Adam and Miles Jupp to play another medley of madcap games.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Peggy's Big ChancePeggy, the chalet maid, has a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat. Jeffrey arranges an interview.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 12 - The Coach That Came In From The ColdLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At WeddingsEveryone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.
Lagging
Series 3, Episode 6 - Pay To PlaySol and Team SMoRcLEWA take on the greedy boss of Zaagstar Games. Can they stop him?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache MysteryBroccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 50 - Horsetail Fall, CaliforniaThe Go Jetters have travelled to Horsetail Fall in the Yosemite National Park. It's a 300m-high waterfall made of melted snow.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
The Upper Hand
Series 6, Episode 9 - Hard TimesCharlie fears he may be staring financial ruin in the face and launches an economy drive determined to cut down on family expenses.
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember ThisFreelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 10 - All Of A FlorrieTruly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 1 - Jurassic No ParkingBarry's competition prize proves a problem - for everyone who helps to get rid of it.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal JonesWhen the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.
The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.
Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House - Part 1Agatha opens her own detective agency, but potential clients aren't exactly breaking down the door of her new office. In search of new business, Agatha and James visit Ivy Hall, a house said to be haunted since the English Civil War.
Penelope Keith: From Margo To The Manor Born
A profile of the life and career of actress and sitcom star Penelope Keith.
Penelope Keith Remembers... To The Manor Born
Star Penelope Keith reminisces about the romantic comedy hit To The Manor Born.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 1Following the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that their large country estate is almost bankrupt, and is told that she has no option other than to sell up.
QI
Series S, Episode 12 - Silly SeasonSandi and Alan are joined by Holly Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Ivo Graham as they take part in a silly season edition.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Grand DesignIt's only been 3 days since Jim found himself elevated to Downing Street, and already the strains of the job are beginning to set in. When is the point of 'last resort' for the ultimate deterrent? Should there even be one? Could the re-introduction of conscription solve unemployment? And how will he get some lunch?
Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious
TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.
Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Haunted House - Part 2Agatha and James continue the investigation into Ivy Hall, trying to determine if there really is something supernatural behind the strange noise.
An Audience With...
Episode 7 - Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2024, New Year Special - Huh?Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball compete for Greg's golden eyebrows in the fourth New Year Treat.
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 1Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
QI
Episode 4, Quite Into the Wild: Highlights compiled from recent series of QI, the comedy quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.
Still Game
Series 7, Episode 6 - Down And OutEmotions run high as Jack, Victor and the residents gather to watch the demolition of a Craiglang tower block. Tam drags Winston into a new money-making scheme and Jack and Victor are enticed by Mrs Fletcher, the beguiling manager of the local care home.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 1 - ArtRob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.
The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Hogmanay Fishing, New Year Special - Gone Hogmanay Fishing (Scotland)Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to fish for salmon and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer.
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2024, New Year Special - Huh?Deborah Meaden, Kojey Radical, Lenny Rush, Steve Backshall and Zoe Ball compete for Greg's golden eyebrows in the fourth New Year Treat.
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.
Carry On Henry
Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 5 - IpswichChabuddy organises for Kurupt FM to perform at a club in Ipswich. With emotions running high and groupie action on the cards, only Steves's travel sickness can kill the vibe now. Back in Brentford, Miche goes out for her first ever work drinks.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 1On tonight's show, Finlay Christie, Joel Dommett, Felicity Ward, Babatunde Aleshe, Shane Todd, Nigel Ng, Helen Bauer and Steen Raskopoulos.
I Literally Just Told You
Series 3, Christmas Special - Celebrity I Literally Just Told YouJimmy Carr presents a brand new festive celebrity special of the game show with a unique twist. AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard, Bill Bailey and Sarah Millican play to win up to £25,000 for their chosen charities. All they need to do is remember the answers that Jimmy, his team of question writers and some surprise guests have literally just told them.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 12 - The Coach That Came In From The ColdLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 4Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar and Romesh Ranganathan are the guests this week.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 6 - ValentimesMiche wonders if there's any chance of her and Grindah getting back together.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, New Year Special - Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Ezra CollectiveEmma Stone and Mark Ruffalo talk about their new movie, Claudia Winkleman says she was shocked at the success of The Traitors, Rob Brydon reprises his Barbie performance, and Ezra Collective performs live in the studio.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 1 - Who's That Boy?Linda and Tom wake up after a heavy night's drinking to find a half-dressed man in their kitchen. Neither recall anything about the evening, nor can find any evidence of having done the deed - but equally, neither can accept the possibility that they didn't but the other did. Just who is this man?
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 2Routines by comedians including Dane Baptiste, Bobby Mair, Sikisa, Larry Dean, Russell Kane, Jayde Adams, Travis Jay and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.
Scotch And Wry
1986 SpecialA Scottish sketch show starring Rikki Fulton, featuring characters such as Supercop and the Rev. I.M. Jolly.
QI
Series S, Episode 9 - 'S' AnimalsJoin Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cally Beaton, Jamali Maddix and Josh Widdicombe for a look at animals which begin with the letter S.
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 1 - Jumble PieGeorge's budgie Oscar has died. However, Mildred's busy sorting out unwanted items for the vicar's jumble sale.
The Upper Hand
Series 6, Episode 9 - Hard TimesCharlie fears he may be staring financial ruin in the face and launches an economy drive determined to cut down on family expenses.
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 2, Episode 2Mel and Lou are joined by the brilliant Katherine Ryan, Drag Race standout star Bimini Bon Boulash, and stand-up Toussaint Douglass. Katherine spills the beans on her prom night, Bimini reveals what happens after too many vodkas and Toussaint explains why you should never accept chicken from strangers.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 2 - Ancient Arts In JapanRussell and his mum have arrived in Japan. They're stepping back in time to become the ultimate assassins: Ninette is going full Ninja, despite her camel toe, and Russell is throwing on a nappy and getting neck deep in some Sumo man-boob, as well as massacring some teeny tiny trees.
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh
A tribute to Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries.
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 2 - The OfferAnother barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 11John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Episode 5Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All, and there is music from Niall Horan and new comedy material from Michael himself. And whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of The Midnight Game Show? An A&E doctor is fooled into thinking the theatre is actually a grand hotel in the most ambitious Unexpected Star surprise ever.
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 3 - PossessionTracey takes the chance to improve her future and heads off to a recruitment day, while Devil-fearing sister Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop. Candice and Nan Esther try and earn some money by holding a sex-toy party on the estate. But Tracey ends up making a deal she regrets...