TV schedule for 5th January 2024 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 8

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Susie Dent, Nick Helm, Russell Kane and Desiree Burch into the loft to play an array of guessing games.

6:05am (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats'ername

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

7am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

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

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 8 - Room With A Ewe

When the Farmer rents out the barn to tourists, Shaun and the flock fight back.

7:05am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pranksy

The after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.

7:40am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

7:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 8 - Middle Of The World City, Ecuador

After hearing about how the Monument to the Equator in Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is in the wrong location, Glitch and his Glitchbots pretend to be the Go Jetters and move the monument onto the equator. But when things start to go wrong, Glitch must learn that some glitches are fine the way they are.

8:05am (repeat)

George & Mildred

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Man About The House spin-off.

8:10am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

8:50am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

8:55am (repeat)

Bill

Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.

9:25am (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 24 - More About Out

The Twirlywoos are by the coast and they watch as a tired walker takes a rest on a bench.

9:45am (repeat)

Carry On Matron

Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.

10am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 4

The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.

10am (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

10:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

11am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 7 - Chilli To The Rescue

Chilli becomes Super Chilli as he tries to be a superhero just like Supertato.

11:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 1 - Forked Lightning

The trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

11:45am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

12pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

12:35pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!

12:40pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

1:20pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

1:35pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The Derek

Danger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...

1:55pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The Memories

Dennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.

2pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

2:20pm (repeat)

Still So Awkward

Episode 4 - Writing And Performing

Lily struggles to write a play, Seb can't escape Eddie the terrible poet and Frankie enrols Samson to help with a rather unusual art project.

2:25pm (repeat)

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.

2:35pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 9 - Solar Race, Australia

Glitch's hopes of winning a solar-powered race across the Australian outback are foiled when he crashes the Glitchster in the middle of the night. With the solar battery dead, he and Kyan are stranded with no water and no way out. It's up to the Go Jetters to find them and save the day.

2:40pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

3pm (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 8

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Susie Dent, Nick Helm, Russell Kane and Desiree Burch into the loft to play an array of guessing games.

3:30pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

3:35pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A Daley

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

4:05pm (repeat)

Sparrows Can't Sing

Returning home from sea after two years, Charlie Gooding finds his home demolished and his wife Maggie (Barbara Windsor) missing.

4:05pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

Clegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...

4:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 1 - Forked Lightning

The trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

4:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 10 - Go Jetter Heroes: Amelia Earhart

Inspired by her hero Amelia Earhart, Xuli attempts a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in a vintage plane. But when accidental stowaway Tala's plans to make the engine more eco-friendly put the plane in danger, they must rely on the Go Jetters to get them out of trouble.

5:20pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

5:25pm (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 6, Episode 12 - Quantum Leap

Charlie dreams of what his life would have been like if he'd carried on as a footballer.

6pm (repeat)

Worzel Gummidge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Worzel Pays A Visit

Worzel discovers that Aunt Sally is working as a maid for Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton at the big house and pays her a visit. With her mistress out, Aunt Sally claims to be the new lady of the manor and invites him in for tea and cakes.

6pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise

Jean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.

6pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A Day

Clegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.

6:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

6:50pm (repeat)

Finding Your Feet

Comedy about a woman who finds her aspirational world turned upside down as she approaches retirement.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 25, Episode 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

Smiler finds himself being pursued by a woman who believes he's rich.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

8pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 1

First up, Freddie and Jamie strike it out across the Channel in a sailing race before kicking out a rouge-faced can-can in front of a sell-out crowd in Paris. Look out for famous faces en route, including Alan Carr and Kevin Pietersen.

8pm
30 min

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 2

Comedy actor and writer Lucy Beaumont, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook and comedians Frankie Boyle and Mo Gilligan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

8pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

8:30pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

9pm (repeat)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

9pm
45 min

QI. Image shows left to right: Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies

QI

Series U, Episode 2 - Upside-down

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan and Alan Davies for an upside-down episode.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

9pm
60 min

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

In Sarah Millican's stand-up special, you'll learn about the best way to eat a kiwi fruit, how your vagina candle should smell, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger and a surprisingly funny smear test.

9:45pm (repeat)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Are You, Do You Think?

Mandy accidentally finds herself on the programme Who Are You, Do You Think - a fictional genealogy programme that is in no way parodying the real-life genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are?. Not at all. We've never even seen it.

10pm (repeat)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 1 - Fly Fishing

Winston appeals to his friends for help as asbestos forces him out of his flat. Isa's birthday is on the horizon and she's on a mission to find out who's throwing her a surprise party.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

10:05pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the first series of the E4 sitcom.

10:15pm (repeat)

Alan Carr: Regional Trinket

TV broadcast of Alan Carr's touring show.

10:30pm (repeat)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

10:40pm
50 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 12 - Dominic West, Michelle Keegan, Jacob Anderson, Alan Carr, Teddy Swims

Dominic West says he couldn't turn down the 'juicy' role of Prince Charles, Michelle Keegan reveals her embarrassment at swearing at Joanna Lumley, Jacob Anderson talks vampires, Alan Carr jokes about his tour being cursed, and Teddy Swims performs live in the studio.

10:50pm (repeat)

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

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

11pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

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

11pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

11pm (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

11:05pm (repeat)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

11:05pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 1

Greg Davies returns with the comedy music quiz as guests Nova Twins, Alex Brooker and Danny Jones join team captains, Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.

11:30pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, New Year Special - New Year, New Mammy

Mrs Brown and the gang start the New Year by attempting a tough new health and fitness regime. New year, new Agnes! But while Maria and Cathy work hard to get the gang into shape, a mysterious visitor to Finglas raises some difficult questions from Agnes and Winne's past.

11:30pm (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 6

Amber is in charge of the girls' Prom night plans. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery before her Dad gets out of prison, but it proves more complicated than she thought.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Midnight (repeat)

Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio

A broadcast of the live show in which Tom Walker plays news reporter Jonathan Pie.

Midnight (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

12:25am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year Special

Jimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

12:35am (repeat)

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.

12:40am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Glenn Moore.

1am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Routines by comedians including Tom Ward, Suzi Ruffell, Nigel Ng, Carl Hutchinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Olga Koch, Jack Barry and Joel Dommett are reconstructed as sketches.

1:05am (repeat)

An Audience With...

Episode 9 - Victoria Wood

Comedian 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.

1:20am (repeat)

QI

Series S, Episode 12 - Silly Season

Sandi and Alan are joined by Holly Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Ivo Graham as they take part in a silly season edition.

1:30am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 4

Routines by comedians Michael Odewale, Michael Stranney, Tom Lucy, Felicity Ward, Larry Dean, Esther Manito, Babatunde Aleshe and Finlay Christie are reconstructed as sketches.

1:55am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

2am (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 6, Episode 12 - Quantum Leap

Charlie dreams of what his life would have been like if he'd carried on as a footballer.

2:05am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?

Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.

2:25am (repeat)

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by actor Sally Phillips, comedian Alan Davies and stand-up Ria Lina. Sally reveals the best way to get back at a horrible boss, Alan tells all about his court appearance and we find out why you should never leave your kids with Ria.

2:25am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

2:35am (repeat)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

2:55am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

3am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Miranda 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.

3am (repeat)

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.

3:05am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Treatment

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

3:25am (repeat)

Beat The Internet With John Robins

Episode 14

John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.

3:25am (repeat)

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 6

Amber is in charge of the girls' Prom night plans. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery before her Dad gets out of prison, but it proves more complicated than she thought.

3:30am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 7

Rhod is joined by Alan Davies, Lou Sanders and Ria Lina, as they travel back in time to discover who had a teenage compulsion to join fan clubs, and who loved sugar.

3:45am (repeat)

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

TV schedule Friday 5th January 2024

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