Television
TV schedule Monday 2nd December 2024
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowAward-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.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 1 - Gunfight At The O.K. LaundretteTerry finds himself caught up in a robbery of the week's takings at the O.K. Laundrette. Whilst he attempts to talk round the armed gang in an overnight hostage situation, Arthur's more interested in drumming up publicity.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne ThiefSupertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 7 - DIYWhen the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 48 - High School InedibleDM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding BeanoDoctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New ZealandIt's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.
The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving OnWith 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.
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 11 - The Magic Of PanpipesWhen Hoofius plays his grandfaun's old magical panpipes, his friends do exactly what he asks them to do - perfect for leading a quest... or so he thinks!
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad PennyThe 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.
The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 4Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 9 - Banging BlingFrom Henry VIII's wine fountain, to Empress Dowager's marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can GamesIt's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 20 - Tower Bridge, LondonGrandmaster Glitch is visiting London and spots the perfect souvenir at a riverside stall. But when he finds he has no money, he decides to raise some by working as a tour guide on the River Thames.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
Big Lizard
Episode 6 - The Missing VolleyballTwig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail HydrantDanger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked LeaksPenfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 2 - Grape Kids' Super CampSupertato shows the Grape Kids how to camp Supertato-style, but Evil Pea arrives and wows them with her ice camping. Before long, the Grape Kids need to be rescued by Supertato.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 51 - Bash Streets Back, Alright!On the first day of a new school year, Dennis and the gang imagine all the things that might be new and unfamiliar at Bash Street School. By the time they reach the front gates, they are all expecting the worst.
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 52 - Growing PainsThe kids of Beanotown decide that they can run the town far better than the grown-ups. However, they discover it isn't nearly as easy or fun as they had hoped.
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 1 - Balloon QuestThe heroes discover that their latest quest - delivering 30 birthday balloons to Mr Friendlyface's cousin - isn't as easy as they expected.
Hue And Cry
Ealing comedy. A gang of East End youths turn the tables on the crooks who are using their favourite comic to pass coded communications.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back CobsThe Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our HandsThis third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowAward-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.
Big Lizard
Episode 26The cosmic adventures of astronauts Cosima and Dad on Proxima B, where they meet larger-than-life Big Lizard.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-LovePaul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bury My Half At Waltham GreenArthur farms out Terry's services to a newly-released con. Unfortunately for Terry he's none-too-bright, and has some old associates really rather keen on getting back in touch.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 10 - BertiesittingEager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Supertato
Series 3, Episode 12 - Evil Pea's Party PlanIt's Evil Pea's birthday, but she and Carrot are trapped in the bottom of her freezer. They must put their differences aside and work together to escape.
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 16 - Colour CatastropheThe heroes set out on a quest to find out who is draining colour from the forest and muster all their positivity to save it from greyness.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 6 - Old FlamesA visitor from Caroline's past is attached to her in more ways than one.
LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year
In the bustling comedy scene, nine distinct LGBTQ+ comedians take centre stage at the Comedy Bloomers competition.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Episode 2 - Walter Makes A BetAda's convinced that the baby is overdue, and obsessing over every method she can come up with to induce labour. Walter, meanwhile, has taken up bowls, and Leslie's worked off his feet running errands on his wife's behalf.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
Shaun The Sheep
Christmas Special - The Flight Before ChristmasShaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry TeesdaleReturning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt'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...
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 7Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
Dad's Army
Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?
Ghosts
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas GiftChristmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowAward-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.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 6, Episode 6Krishnan Guru-Murthy relives his teenage dreams on a ride-on lawnmower, Janine Harouni serenades everyone with some ukelele hiphop and Ignacio Lopez is mortified by his school friend, who reveals an embarrassing obsession. There are weird obsessions, friends who dish the dirt and cringey performances but who will be crowned most embarrassing?
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 7Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 2, Episode 5Mel 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.
QI
Series V, Episode 6 - VolatileSandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
ITV2 format that turns comedians' stand-up routines into sketches.
Detectorists
Series 2, Christmas SpecialLance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.
Ricky Gervais: Politics
Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.
Only Child
Episode 2 - RaisinsRichard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk - or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, complicates matters further.
Have I Got News For You
Series 68, Episode 8Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell makes her 20th appearance in the guest host's chair. Presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley and comedian and writer Andy Hamilton complete the panel.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 8Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowAward-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.
Smoggie Queens
Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-UpComedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.
The Scotts
Series 2, Episode 1There's a new baby on the way and Collette and Darren are buzzing. So they invite all the family over for a gender reveal party - because they are classy like that.
Smoggie Queens
Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy TaleSick of dating creeps, Lucinda is given the royal princess treatment courtesy of her fairy godmother, as Sal auditions for a talent show and Dickie offers sage advice in the work place.
The Scotts
Series 2, Episode 2Laura is loving life working in her cafe. Until one regular customer just happens to be the spitting image of her free pass - a Hollywood heartthrob.
QI
Series V, Episode 6 - VolatileSandi Toksvig presents a volatile episode of QI with Aisling Bea, Mark Watson, Michelle Wolf and Alan Davies.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 8Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sarah Keyworth, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
The Young Offenders
Series 2, Episode 3A day trip in memory of Conor's dad and the appearance of some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 7Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.
The Young Offenders
Series 2, Episode 4Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a hare-brained idea to become business owners as they buy a second hand chip van to try make extra money.
Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry
Episode 3 - Romesh RanganathanSir Lenny welcomes comedy genius Romesh Ranganathan - one of the hardest working men in modern comedy.
QI
Series D, Special - DeathA Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' MammyMrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.
Count Abdulla
Episode 5 - The Red ShaadiGate-crashing Amrita's sister Preethi's hen night, Abdulla is introduced as Amrita's new Sikh boyfriend and Preethi is beyond excited to welcome him to the family. So much so that she invites, in fact insists, that he comes to the wedding.
Count Abdulla
Episode 6 - The Shadow Over HeathrowAbdulla's terrified of the consequences of his identity being revealed as he escapes with Amrita from the wedding. But as they come clean about their feelings for one another, she offers a potential route out for the young Muslim doctor.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Detectorists
Series 2, Christmas SpecialLance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.
Outsiders
Series 1, Episode 6It's the Outsiders' last day living together in the wild. There's all to play for as the teams go all out to impress a sceptical David Mitchell and prove they can survive post apocalypse by making shoes from natural materials and herding animals.
Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy
Stand-up from the disabled comedian.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 7Konnie Huq, Hal Cruttenden, Aisling Bea and Nathan Caton join team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 2, Episode 1Jon is joined by James Acaster and Judi Love to navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV. Includes a dive into the game show Moment of Truth.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 1Tonight Rhod is joined by Steph McGovern, Russell Kane, and Sindhu Vee as they travel back in time. Discover who had a wig infatuation and someone pierces Rhod's ear!
The Case Of The Mukkinese Battle-Horn
Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan and Dick Emery srar in this Goon-inspired film in which a rare Mukkinese Battle-horn is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum in the dead of night.