British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 6th December 2024

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Thunder In The City. Image shows from L to R: Manningdale (Ralph Richardson), Daniel Armstrong (Edward G. Robinson)

Thunder In The City

An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty Hunter

When a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 19 - Double Trouble

Supertato and Carrot are looking for ice and think Evil Pea has become kind by giving them some. They soon realise it's not Evil Pea after all.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (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.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas Crackers

Christmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Looney Tic

Everyone is settling down for a relaxed night on the farm, when Bitzer begins to act very strangely - he just can't sit still. When his peculiar behaviour starts spreading around the flock, Shaun decides he must find out what is causing it.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable Penfold

The greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

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

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

A selection of three episodes of comedy from Barker and Corbett.

Talking Pictures TV 7:40am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Come Back Peter

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (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 9 - My Husband Next Door

With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 15 - Trapped In The Frolic

The heroes are made to clean the Cave of Mirrors as punishment for frolicking before a quest is complete, and they accidentally release the Party Harpy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (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 10 - Family Planning

Mildred's mother has come to stay for the week, and it's become increasingly clear that she won't be able to live alone for much longer. Mildred calls a family meeting to decide what should happen to her - and George makes a discovery.

Comedy Central 9am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Alan Davies, Russell Kane. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 13 - Cursed Careers

Rattus considers a career change, and luckily he has the whole of history to look through for ideas. Could he be an inventor like Babbage, or is the pirate life for him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 19 - Balancing

The Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40am (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

1986 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas Father Christmas

A Santa on a bike with an advertising board is too much for Seymour's sense of traditional values. He resolves to put some of the magic back into Christmas by putting Santa back where he belongs - on a rooftop near a chimney. Clegg is an ideal, if unwilling, helper, but who has the charisma and the wellies to play Father Christmas...?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toy Aisle Trouble

Evil Pea takes all the toys in the supermarket for herself and the Cobs to play with. Supertato climbs a big wall of boxes to try and get the toys back.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20am (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

Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Valley Of Balls, Kazakhstan

The Go Jetters travel to the Valley of Balls in Kazakhstan, where they find thousands of rocks which are almost perfectly round. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Glitch is seeking the ideal ball to use to practice his bowling - something big and heavy.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:25pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 10 - When We Lost D.O.R.I.S.'s Brain

When a giant beetle steals D.O.R.I.S.'s brain, thinking it's a nut, Cosima and Big Lizard give chase through the forest. Big Lizard uses unique skills to rescue poor D.O.R.I.S.'s superbrain.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:35pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The Earth

A CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:10pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can Games

It'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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage Lossage

Walter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:25pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 8 - Things Get Chilli

Pieface falls under the influence of a fiery chilli pepper and unexpectedly turns rogue.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:45pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 5 - Super Happy Bake-Off

An angry Swampclops follows the heroes back from their quest for a giant raspberry, so Hoofius must abandon his chances of winning the bake-off.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:05pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal Flush

Rodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:45pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 26 - Broccoli's Movie Night

Broccoli screens Supertato: The Movie, but Evil Pea has plans to change the story.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 17 - President Dennis

Dennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 4 - The Day We Met Ammon

Dad drops an essential gizmo in a hard-to-reach place. Big Lizard takes them on an underwater adventure to meet Ammon, the tentacled solution to their problem!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

Dennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 2 - Danger At C Level

Penfold has had enough of being tied up, blown up and walloped and needs a holiday.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very Low

The chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4:05pm (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

1986 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas Father Christmas

A Santa on a bike with an advertising board is too much for Seymour's sense of traditional values. He resolves to put some of the magic back into Christmas by putting Santa back where he belongs - on a rooftop near a chimney. Clegg is an ideal, if unwilling, helper, but who has the charisma and the wellies to play Father Christmas...?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speedy Pea

Evil Pea steals Supertato's brand new Tato Car, but the Grape Kids are in the back seat!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 4:45pm (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

Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?

U&Drama channel logo 5:30pm (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 3, Episode 10 - Family Ties

Charlie is suspicious of his father-in-law when he turns up out of the blue bringing expensive presents for Joanna.

Talking Pictures TV 5:35pm (repeat)
The Card. Denry Machin (Alec Guinness)

The Card

Alec Guinness stars as a washerwoman's son who uses his wits to advance himself.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Gastric (Tim Healy), Mrs Hussein (Nina Wadia), Madge (Brigit Forsyth), Cyril (Kulvinder Ghir), Granville (David Jason), Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Mavis (Maggie Ollerenshaw), Leroy (James Baxter), Boyfriend (Matthew Mellalieu), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay), Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead), Elsie Bridges (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Woman Never Lies

Following the commotion at the chateau, the resistance are blackmailing Helga, Gruber and the Colonel with evidence of the Fallen Madonna. The only chance they have of raising the 10 million franc ransom is to hold-up the garrison pay truck! Meanwhile, Michelle's radio station is beginning to take shape.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Warden William Hodges. Credit: BBC Studios

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas Specials

In these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (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

Series 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray Major

Foggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:55pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 1

A drinks can, blender, pillows and skittles are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7pm (repeat)
Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey. Bill Bailey

Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey

Comedy format in which Bill Bailey and a guest enjoy stunning pub walks across the UK.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (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

Series 12, Episode 3 - The Charity Balls

When perfectly respectable men appear wearing no trousers, Compo, Clegg and Foggy are intrigued.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen 2

Go behind the scenes of the boys' epic US adventure with a second helping of unseen footage. Packed with bloopers, wind-ups and behind-the-scenes banter, it features all the hilarious (and humiliating) moments you were never meant to see.

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), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 10, Episode 7

The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer is flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision. Caitlin blames Bert for the flooded pub cellar, and an emergency on the rocks helps Morwenna make some important decisions.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Junior Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rose Matafeo, Mike Wozniak

Junior Taskmaster

Episode 5 - Nice Shiny Buttons

We've made it to the last heat of the series - and we're going out with a bang. But which of our final five contestants, who are all aged between 9 and 11, will make it through to the semi-finals? Well, that's up to Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo, but they're not making it easy for her this week. There are ducks gliding down drainpipes and presents to wrap, and all five contestants - August, Olivia, Reuben, Scarlett and Sid - are invited to insult Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak, with impressively inventive results.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind You

The Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 9

Mel Giedroyc takes to the guest host's chair for the sixth time. Writer and director Armando Iannucci joins on the panels, alongside ITV's deputy political editor Anushka Asthana - who will be making her first appearance on the programme.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's Gamble

After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 1 - Mr. Bean

In this original award-winning episode, Mr. Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 5

Charlie Brooker, Jedward, Lorraine Kelly and Micky Flanagan thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

New Year Special - 2020

Jonathan Watson leads a mix of classic sketches, popular characters, famous faces and up-to-date skits tackling 2020 from a footballing perspective. Featuring nostalgic recollections from guest stars, plus fresh material covering Scottish football and the world in general.

5Star 9pm (repeat)
About Time. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), Mary (Rachel McAdams)

About Time

Richard Curtis rom-com with a time-travelling sci-fi twist.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 10, Episode 8

The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.

Comedy Central Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 6

Jack Dee, Kelly Osbourne, Micky Flanagan and Jamelia join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 5

Guest host Adil Ray is joined by panellists comedian Ivo Graham and journalist Helen Lewis, plus Ian and Paul.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 6

Krishnan 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?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Nick Grimshaw, Megaman, Beth Ditto, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Kimberly Wyatt, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 8

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Beth Ditto, Megaman, Nick Grimshaw and Kimberly Wyatt joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Susie McCabe, Maisie Adam, Michael Odewale

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 4 - Maisie Adam, Michael Odewale, Susie McCabe

Maisie Adam hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Michael Odewale and Susie McCabe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 31, Episode 7

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Richard Osman and Amy Gledhill.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 9

The topical comedy continues.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 10 - Sigourney Weaver, Nicholas Hoult, Jamie Oliver, Lolly Adefope, Coldplay

With Hollywood star of Alien and Avatar, Sigourney Weaver taking to the West End stage in Shakespeare's The Tempest; Hollywood star Nicholas Hoult starring in the remake of the classic gothic horror Nosferatu; celebrity chef Jamie Oliver whose new cookbook is Simply Jamie; Lolly Adefope playing set assistant Dag in the superhero-spoof series The Franchise; and supergroup Coldplay who chat and perform their current single All My Life.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

Having broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Hot Misogynist (Ray Fearon), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 5

Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 2 - A Smoggie Fairy Tale

Sick 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.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Claire (Sian Clifford). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 6

The day of the wedding arrives, Jake wants to know where Claire is, and the Priest upstages the bride. As secrets are revealed and decisions are made, will Fleabag find the ending she's looking for?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are back with a Christmas Special. Guests are David Baddiel and Kathy Burke, plus Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' the queen of numbers, Rachel Riley.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Judi Love

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly

What did actor Pedro Pascal have to ask fans to stop doing? What controversy rocked the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off? And why did Nigella Lawson have viewers howling in 2020? All these questions and more will be answered in The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. Jimmy Carr is the question master as Babatunde Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard compete to see who knows the most about TV. Charles Dance, the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School, and a host of celebrity question-setters help Jimmy to ask the big questions.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 9 - Doves

With Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell and John Sessions.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Ladhood. Liam (Liam Williams)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 3 - Down Days

After a bad day at work Liam is forced to finally confront his mental health problems.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Ghosts. Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas)

Ghosts

Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind You

The Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.

BBC Three 1:40am (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Addy (Aqib Khan), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Rachel (Emily Coates), Craggy (Shaun Thomas)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bedroom

Liam is inspired by an old homemade hip-hop track he made with his teenage mates.

U&Drama channel logo 1:45am (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 4, Episode 2 - Food For Thought

Tracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:55am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Maisie Adam: Appraisal. Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam: Appraisal

2024 stand-up special from Maisie Adam.

Comedy Central Extra 2:05am (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2

The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.

BBC Three 2:05am (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Hot Misogynist (Ray Fearon), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 5

Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Claire (Sian Clifford). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 6

The day of the wedding arrives, Jake wants to know where Claire is, and the Priest upstages the bride. As secrets are revealed and decisions are made, will Fleabag find the ending she's looking for?

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 6

Krishnan 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?

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 3 - A Smoggie Feud

Everyone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions

Smoggie Queens

Episode 4 - A Smoggie Murder

Dickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.

U&Drama channel logo 3:30am (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 6, Episode 3 - First Time Caller

Sharon is busy at the café and Dorien is busy at her first aid course, which leaves Tracey feeling useless. Then she rings a radio show with advice and becomes a local celebrity...

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:45am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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