British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 25th December 2024

Apple TV+ 6am
60 min
Bad Sisters

Bad Sisters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cliff Hanger

As Houlihan discovers shocking revelations, the sisters face an impossible situation.

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas With The Larkins

A nice traditional family Christmas seems to pick up new attendees by the hour, and a mix up with the turkey certainly doesn't help matters!

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

George & Mildred

A selection of three episodes.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 5 - Veg-O-Vision Song Contest

Supertato and the Tato Team must battle to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's earth-shaking stomping performance at the Veg-O-Vision Song Contest.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

U&W channel logo 7am (repeat)
Billionaire Boy. Image shows from L to R: Joe Spud (Elliot Sprakes), Len Spud (John Thomson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Billionaire Boy

Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman Cometh

It's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:10am (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.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20am (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 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In Hollywood

Sharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, Canada

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

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

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:15am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 2

Eggs, sausages, a freezer and toilet roll are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 26 - Snow Day

When the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.

Talking Pictures TV 9:05am (repeat)
The Runaway Bus. Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones (Terence Alexander), Lee Nicholls (Petula Clark), Percy Lamb (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Val Guest Productions

The Runaway Bus

Comedy crime caper starring Frankie Howerd as the hapless driver of a coach laden with stolen gold bullion and a selection of frustrated passengers.

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

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And Round

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:50am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Comic Relief Special - Greetings from Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is Coming

The Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.

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

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

BBC Two 10:15am (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Christmas Special - The North Pole

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:35am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Christmas Special - Merry Sprouty Day - Part 2

It's Merry Sprouty Day, but Evil Pea jumps onto Sprouty Claus's train and steals all the presents for herself!

BBC Two 10:45am (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Christmas Special - Happy Proximas!

When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11am (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Concluding Specials, Christmas Special - Last Christmas In Portwenn

Picturesque Port Isaac provides the beautiful wintry backdrop for this festive special, with all the regular members of the cast reprising their roles. Portwenn is full of festive fun, until Doc Martin has the grotto closed down because he fears Santa has something contagious.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 23 - Big Net Rescue

Carrot is determined to save Supertato from Evil Pea's trap without help from Prickly Pear.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:10am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

U&W channel logo 11:25am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Christmas Special - Minder On The Orient Express

Terry accepts a pair of tickets from a beautiful young heiress for a trip on the Orient Express, only to discover that his girlfriend has been left behind and Arthur Daley is his new travelling companion...

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:45pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, James Acaster, Guz Khan

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Home Alone

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

U&Dave channel logo 12:50pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of three episodes of the angling comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:50pm (repeat)
Mr Stink. Image shows from L to R: Mr Stink (Hugh Bonneville), Chloe (Nell Tiger Free). Copyright: BBC / DEW Productions

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A repeat-run of the 1996 Christmas specials.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2:15pm (repeat)
After Ever After. The Giant (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

After Ever After

Jack And The Beanstalk, Christmas Special - Jack And The Beanstalk: After Ever After

Another tale of what happens after happily ever after, this time looking into what happened after Jack felled the giant beanstalk and defeated the giant.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:45pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

Comedy Central 2:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of eight episodes from Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 2 - Waffle At The Kennels

Waffle is staying at Angela's kennels while the Brooklyn-Bells are on holiday.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different Christmas

It is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.

TNT Sports 1 logo 3pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 3

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Matron. Image shows from L to R: Cyril Carter (Kenneth Cope), Matron (Hattie Jacques)

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.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The Beanostalk

A massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.

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

Big Lizard

Christmas Special - Happy Proximas!

When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch Twice

Danger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 26 - Snow Day

When the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Christmas Special - Merry Sprouty Day - Part 2

It's Merry Sprouty Day, but Evil Pea jumps onto Sprouty Claus's train and steals all the presents for herself!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 4:45pm (repeat)
Bad Tidings. Image shows left to right: Scott (Chris McCausland), Neil (Lee Mack)

Bad Tidings

One-off Christmas comedy drama in which Chris McCausland and Lee Mack play perpetually feuding neighbours.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:50pm
Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message. Chris McCausland

Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message

Chris McCausland calls for an end for discrimination against disabled people.

Channel 5 logo 5:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Britain's Favourite Christmas Comedy Moments

A poll of the British public to find their favourite festival comic highlight.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 5:15pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

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 4, Episode 10 - You Shall Go To The Ball

Caroline is invited to a high-society ball, but when she is called away on business, Laura takes her place and gate-crashes the event. Her deception backfires when she is asked a number of awkward questions.

Talking Pictures TV 5:55pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

A Night On Mount Edna

Dame Edna invites her top showbusiness possums back to her Swiss chalet for fondue and chat.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - Again

Will Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:10pm
80 min
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace invents a 'smart gnome' that has a mind of its own - or does it? It falls to Gromit to take on the dastardly Feathers McGraw once more... or Wallace may never invent again!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6:15pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Roy Silver (Mathew Horne), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas Goodbye

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

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

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 15, Episode 3 - The Black Widow

Too much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.

Comedy Central 7pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

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.

BBC Two 7:20pm (repeat)
Image shows left to right: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe

The Morecambe And Wise Classics

Special - The Musical Classics Of Morecambe And Wise

Two of the funniest men of their time in highlights from their shows in which they mix music with comedy.

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 15, Episode 4 - Have You Got A Light Mate?

Clegg is given the task of buying a present for Howard's lady friend.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2022, Christmas Special - Vesterålen & Lofoten Islands (Norway)

For the first time in Gone Fishing's history, the angling duo leave the riverbanks of Britain behind and Paul takes Bob on a dream fishing trip to Norway.

BBC Two 7:55pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Morecambe & Wise Show

The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show 1977, Christmas Special

Sketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder V (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder

Special - Blackadder Back & Forth

It's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert, Melanie Brown, Alex Jones

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Christmas Special

Rhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 2

Pressure is mounting on Peter as he is forced to hide his fugitive brother, Simon - but how long can he keep Simon's reappearance a secret? Meanwhile, Peter becomes involved when a doting daughter accuses her seriously ill father's nurse of being more interested in his money than his well-being - but is all as it seems? And Lyle is forced to bare all to resolve a dispute between the local naturist community and a group of objecting residents.

U&W channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8:05pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

A selection of Christmas specials.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
90 min
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Smithy (James Corden), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Credit: Tidy Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, BBC, Tom Jackson

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special - The Finale

It's five years since Nessa's marriage proposal to Smithy. Join us on the journey to Barry and Billericay as we catch up with the Shipmans and the Wests for the very last time.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Christmas Special

Lance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

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

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

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

Mr. Bean

A selection of episodes from Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Sweetpea. Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell)

Sweetpea

A selection of episodes from the first series.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Davie (Robbie Coltrane), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 4, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

Christmas comes with a bang and a barrel of laughs to Craiglang. Winston's stolen turkey turns out to be far from oven-ready, Tam and Frances enjoy their first yuletide as a married couple, and Navid's customers get more than they bargained for with his mulled wine.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Anne-Marie (Siobhan Redmond)

Two Doors Down

Series 6, Christmas Special

As the snow begins to fall, it's a welcome break at the coffee shop after a spot of Christmas shopping where Christine surprises the neighbours with some uncharacteristic festive generosity.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Sandi Toksvig, Eshaan Akbar, Jimmy Carr

QI

Series U, Christmas Special - All I Want For Christmas Is U

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr, and Alan Davies for a festive special. They'll uncover Santa Claus' whereabouts, why horses make excellent party guests, and why there always seems to be room for Christmas pudding - plus Sandi showcases her super-cool, cutting-edge hidden talent.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC Two 10:20pm (repeat)
The Lady In The Van. Image shows from L to R: Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings). Copyright: BBC Films

The Lady In The Van

The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 4, New Year Special - More

Gash meets a young attractive girl called Mo and plans to get married to her, Rab has to give up the booze as his liver exploded in the pub and stuck to the ceiling. However Mo runs off with Ella's toyboy Donny, leaving Gash heartbroken and suicidal.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

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Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

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Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Susan (Rosie Cavaliero), Robert (Ed Kear), Samuel (Samuel Anderson), John (Martin Kemp), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Martin (Robert Webb), David (Peter Davison), Annette (Jane Horrocks)

Murder, They Hope

Christmas Special - Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery"

It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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Have I Got News For You. Miles Jupp

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 8

Miles Jupp presents the show. Whilst the actor and comedian has appeared 13 times before as a panellist on the show, this is his first time in the guest host's chair. Presenter James May and Labour MP Jess Phillips are the guest panellists.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 4 - Cuggles

Louise has to think about getting a job. Gaz opens a car boot, only to find Jonny and Kate having sex in there as they can't find anywhere else to go. Gaz offers his flat as Donna's at college.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2024, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Mammy

Christmas arrives in Finglas but it seems Agnes is struggling to find the festive spirit as she fails to convince her family she is not grumpy. Cathy pulls the community together in support of a good cause and Buster sources a sustainable tree.

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Two Doors Down. Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

The Moments That Made...

Episode 1 - Elaine C. Smith

A profile of one of Scotland's most-loved female comedy performers.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 5 - Purgatory

Donna finds Gaz's mobile ringing on Janet's table. Janet appears flustered but claims Gaz needed to talk about Donna. Donna feels guilty, believing she's neglected him. When the coast is clear, Gaz emerges, feeling guilty about Janet.

U&W channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes from the lie-based panel game.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Jordan North, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Christmas Special

Greg Davies hosts a festive edition of the quiz with Chris Ramsey, Ella Henderson and Jordan North joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix and a returning Daisy May Cooper.

U&W channel logo 12:15am (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 1

A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.

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Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection of episodes from the third series.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

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.

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East Is East. Copyright: Film4

East Is East

Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan, Romesh Ranganathan, Patrice Evra, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Christmas Special

In this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...

Comedy Central Extra 1:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert, Melanie Brown, Alex Jones

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Christmas Special

Rhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
Daddy Issues. Ben (Tom Stourton)

Daddy Issues

Episode 5 - Man Mess

Gemma bumps into an old flame and agrees to a date. Derek hatches a plan for Malcolm to retrieve his belongings from his old family house, so Malcolm invites Gemma's new man along.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
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Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

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The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

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Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder V (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder

Special - Blackadder Back & Forth

It's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Olly Murs, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 3 - Olly Murs and Motsi Mabuse

Keith chats to Olly Murs as the singer goes looking for a new fridge, then joins Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse while out shopping for handbags in Knightsbridge.

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2021, Christmas Special

Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon, fishing in the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry. They are joined on the riverbank by former footballer Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, while Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the more vulnerable at Christmastime.

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Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Melvin Odoom, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 4 - Josie Gibson and Melvin Odoom

Keith does the big weekly shop in Asda with This Morning's Josie Gibson and goes in search of the perfect hot tub with BBC Radio 1's Melvin Odoom.

BBC Four 2:20am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

Comedy Central Extra 2:25am (repeat)
Drunk History. Lieutenant Sir Edward Hulse (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Christmas Special

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

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The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?

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The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Christmas Special

Routines by Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Glenn Moore, Lily Phillips, Nabil Abdulrashid, Bella Hull and Vidura Rajapaksa are brought to life in sketch form.

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The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is Coming

The Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Dara O Briain, Jordan Banjo, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Christmas Special

Christmas celebrity special where I'm A Celebrity stars Scarlett Moffatt and Jordan Banjo take on comedian James Acaster.

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Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. Image shows left to right: Will Smith (Jason Lewis), Idris Elba (Aurie Styla), Kim Kardashian (Francine Lewis), Cardi B (Carmen Green)

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars

Highlights Special - Best Bust-Ups

In this compilation episode we meet Andy Murray and his mum, Lorraine Kelly, who clash with RuPaul over noisy chickens; Idris Elba, who gets a shock when new neighbour Kim Kardashian starts making her presence known in their communal garden; and Greta Thunberg, who is upset by Conor McGregor and Ariane Grande's perennial Christmas decorations. Whilst Adele's awning is under attack from neighbour Jake Paul's pigeons.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About.... Christopher Biggins

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 4 - Christmas

Johnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.

Comedy Central 3:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

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