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Television

TV schedule Friday 27th December 2024

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Matched Pair

Simon is more than happy to hear that Oliver's antiques shop has been burgled - that is until he finds that he is in worse trouble himself. His only option is to ask his arch-enemy for a favour.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 7 - Tato Tower Sleepover

Supertato invites Evil Pea to his sleepover, but Carrot is suspicious and vows to stay up all night to make sure she can't unleash any of her evil plans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Never The Twain. Image shows from L to R: Simon Peel (Donald Sinden), Oliver Smallbridge (Windsor Davies). Copyright: Thames Television

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nothing But The Truth

David and Lyn are in love and, despite the war going on between their fathers, they have sworn to tell each other the truth. Their parents are not impressed and they try to get over the message that dishonesty is the best policy!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
After Ever After. Prince Charming (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

After Ever After

A selection of fairy tale sequels.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Farmer's Nephew

The Farmer is rendered incapable and replaced by a farmhand who is more interested in his mobile phone than getting the task done.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 40 - A Round Of Golf

Mr Bean fancies a game of golf so he creates his own golf course inside his flat. Then he invites Irma to join him for a round.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Christmas Special

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 5, Episode 4 - Home Tweet Home

Sid's initially highly unamused when Mike and Sally decide to earn a little extra cash by opening up a pet-sitting business. However, when the opportunity for a few extra pounds comes his way...

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

Talking Pictures TV 7:10am (repeat)
I Only Arsked!. Popeye Popplewell (Bernard Bresslaw). Credit: Granada Television, Hammer Film Productions, Columbia Pictures, ITV

I Only Arsked!

Big screen spin-off adventure based on hit ITV sitcom The Army Game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 41 - Superhero Bean

Bean turns superhero in an attempt to outwit a cunning cat burglar.

BBC Two 7:20am (repeat)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

A Wallace & Gromit film, for Christmas 2024.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy Wiggler

Dennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.

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 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 5, Episode 5 - You're Never Too Old To Be Young

Jean's not her usual self. Naturally, Sid's concerned for his wife - and shocked when she announces she's leaving him, in order to put a spark back into their marriage. How exactly does that work?!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane Rescue

Grim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 6, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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 1 - Moving On

With 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (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.

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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 selection of 19 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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 2 - The Bad Penny

The 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.

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's Room

Unable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 4 - More About Noisy

The Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (repeat)
Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 6

A football, biscuit, sofa bed and pair of shoes are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:20am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School Walkies

While her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 8 - Hot And Cold

Volcanic smoke blocks the three Proximan suns, which causes Big Lizard to become worryingly cold. Cosima's on the case and comes up with a super-hot solution!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:55am (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 9 - How To Work Together

Cosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!

U&W channel logo 10:55am (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 selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 17 - Tour de Mossy Bottom

Bitzer gets the out-of-shape Farmer back on his bike and ends up on a wild ride.

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing Potato

Evil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:30pm (repeat)
The Unofficial Science Of.... Image shows left to right: Paul Chowdhry, Chris Ramsey

The Unofficial Science Of...

Special - Die Hard

Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
The Boy In The Dress. Dennis (Billy Kennedy). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 7 - Revolutions

Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas, with Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman and Jessica Fostekew going round the houses trying to come up with a decent answer.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (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?

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

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir Waffle

Waffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 8

A pond, door, car and banana are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 46 - Never-Ending Weekend

Dennis and the gang convince Mrs Creecher that Monday is actually Sunday, in the hope of extending their weekend.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 18 - Dad's Birthday

When Cosima wrongly accuses Big Lizard of eating Dad's birthday cake, he vanishes. Has he run away, or is he planning a special surprise to save the day?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

Dennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor Preventor

There's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:15pm (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.

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!

Comedy Central Extra 5pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

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

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 5pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

A repeat-run of the entire sixth series.

U&Drama channel logo 5:25pm (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 12 - Big Bad Burrows

Charlie goes rather pale when he is asked to put his toughness to the test in a charity boxing match. He may go even paler when Caroline offers to be his coach.

Talking Pictures TV 5:25pm (repeat)
Small Hotel

Small Hotel

A repeat of this 1957 film.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jordan Gray

QI

Series U, Episode 6 - Ultras

Sandi Toksvig hosts an extended edition of the comedy panel game on the theme of Ultras, with Jordan Gray, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe joining regular panellist Alan Davies.

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 4 - Surprise, Surprise

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

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 and second series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

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 7 - Concerto For Solo Bicycle

Foggy comes up with an unusual idea for bicycle safety underwear when he collides with a speeding Compo.

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?

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

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The Italian Job

The Italian Job

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

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 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our Garden

Foggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.

Comedy Central 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

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 fourth and fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 5 - Of All The Harbours In All The Towns

An old flame of Joan's sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet. But John Slater is seriously ill with a life-threatening heart condition.

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 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series R.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Marcia Fortby (Sian Reeves), Julienne Fortby (Janet Dibley)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 4 - Beware The Ides Of March

Frank and Lu investigate a series of deadly "accidents" on a psychic TV programme hosted by two warring sisters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 6 - Haemophobia

Dr Ellingham is infuriated when the locals discover his 'issue' with blood. Then his little problem is put to the most extreme test imaginable when young Peter Cronk must be rushed to hospital in the dead of night.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Chris McCausland, Judi Love, Maisie Adam

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 29 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam as they battle it out to see who knows the most about the year that's been.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Rock & Chips

In Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
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, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2024 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2024.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)

Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Judge Brimble (David Killick)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 5 - No More Cakes And Ale

In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

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

Breaking The News

Series 3, New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Join Des Clarke and special guests Kaye Adams, Iain Stirling, Susie McCabe and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the second series.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Richard (Greg McHugh), Ken (Gregor Fisher)

Only Child

Episode 6 - The Long Goodbye

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean's ashes.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Charlotte Ivers. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 1

Charlie Brooker hosts the opening episode of Series 65, with panellists Miles Jupp and journalist Charlotte Ivers joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11pm
60 min
Mike Bubbins

Mike Bubbins: Throwback

The star of hit comedy Mammoth shares some amusing stories, enjoys a bit of nostalgia about the good old days, and finds a bit of optimism about the good new days, while not taking himself - or anything else - too seriously. Plus, he performs a smattering of pretty impressive characterisations.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Daniela Nardini), Ian (Kevin Guthrie), Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Pilot, Episode 1 - Two Doors Down

One-off comedy set in a chaotic New Year's party thrown by Eric and Beth Baird as they count down to the Hogmanay bells in traditional Scottish style.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Holiday

Mike and Alison welcome the first guests to their new bijoux B&B, determined to get a glowing review, whatever the cost.

U&W channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Ghosts. Thomas (Mathew Baynton)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 2 - Speak As Ye Choose

Mary tells Julian how she finally found her voice, while Thomas decides he must finally kick his Alison addiction. Old friends of Mike share the surprising secret to their success.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jonas Blue, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Richard (Greg McHugh), Ken (Gregor Fisher)

Only Child

Episode 6 - The Long Goodbye

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean's ashes.

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

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Derek Faye meets Bonnie Langford, Lauren receives a proposal, Nan has a new neighbour from upstairs and Bernie's brothers and sisters from Ireland come for a visit.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:35am (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

Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, David Mitchell, David Haye, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 1

With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:50am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Stand Up. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Stand Up

Jimmy Carr's second live DVD, recorded in 2005 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, presented for TV audiences.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 1:15am (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Rock & Chips

In Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Michael Smiley, David Mitchell, Nadiya Hussain, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Diane Morgan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 2

With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Benjamin Zephaniah

QI

Series R, Episode 11 - Roaming

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of roaming this week, with Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe and Benjamin Zephaniah and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

BBC Three 1:55am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham)

Bad Education

Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol

An extra special musical-themed Christmas spectacular, starring Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Mathew Horne and Vicki Pepperdine alongside the cast of Class K as they've never been seen before.

Comedy Central 2am (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit

Amazon special from Paul Chowdhry.

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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

Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home Alone

Will's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.

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Count Abdulla. Image shows left to right: Amrita (Manpreet Bambra), Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik)

Count Abdulla

Episode 3 - The Lost Bhais

Niggled by his friends, Abdulla agrees to bring Kathy to a dinner party. Unfortunately Shafi and his friends are growing ever-more suspicious for their Muslim brother, leaving Abdulla to go in search of answers on his own.

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QI. Bill Bailey

QI

Series R, Episode 15 - Rogue

Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 3

Sam Campbell, Calum Scott and CMAT join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

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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

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

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Count Abdulla. Image shows left to right: Kathy (Jaime Winstone), Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik)

Count Abdulla

Episode 4 - Malika Of The Damned

Abdulla, desperate for some answers and unfaltering in his desire to find a cure to his vampirism, agrees to go on a date with Kathy at her favourite haunt.

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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Image shows left to right: Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Chris McCausland, Judi Love, Maisie Adam

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 29 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam as they battle it out to see who knows the most about the year that's been.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Funboys

Funboys

Comedy about a playgroup for childish young men to engage in wholesome mucking about.

Comedy Central 3am (repeat)
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Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.

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Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Holiday

Mike and Alison welcome the first guests to their new bijoux B&B, determined to get a glowing review, whatever the cost.

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The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the show featuring comedy sketches, stand-up and impressions, with Christine Lampard getting her wrists slapped by ITV's straight-talking HR officer.

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Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Jason Sellards, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Noel Fielding, Stefflon Don

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 4

Stefflon Don, Jake Shears and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell join captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.

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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Vogue Williams, Rhod Gilbert, Kyrah Gray, Al Murray

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 3

Vogue Williams tries (again) to be a pop star, Al Murray goes head-to-head with a tank expert and Kyrah Gray's teacher arrives to turn up the embarrassment. There are cringeworthy photos, mortifying obsessions and weird sexual awakenings, but who will be crowned the most embarrassing?

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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

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 9 - In At The Deep End

Tracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.

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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 5, Episode 4 - Love And Let Love

Two's company but three's a crowd, as the old saying goes. And so it proves to be the case when first Chrissy, and then Robin, hope to have some privacy in the flat for the evening!

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Comedy Central Chart Show. Lexi Rich (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Comedy Central

Comedy Central Chart Show

Episode 5 - Pop Megastar

It doesn't matter what you're into, pop megastar Lexi Rich has got something for literally everyone. Literally.

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The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Sketches include Emily going on the pull in the Bridgerton era, trying to run a hospital as Gemma Collins and putting on a heart-stopping performance for a sexy neighbour. Plus, impressions of Adele and Holly Willoughby, and stand-up about Emily's favourite topic of showing off.

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Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 5, Episode 4 - Home Tweet Home

Sid's initially highly unamused when Mike and Sally decide to earn a little extra cash by opening up a pet-sitting business. However, when the opportunity for a few extra pounds comes his way...

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving On

With 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.

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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

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George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad Penny

The 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.

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