British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 30th December 2024

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6am (repeat)
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse. Image shows from L to R: Roald Dahl (Harry Tayler), Beatrix Potter (Dawn French). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse

Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.

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 6 - Father Of The Groom

The big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 8 - Trolley Dash

Evil Pea causes chaos in the veggie aisle with a trolley loaded to the brim with stinky cheese. Supertato and Broccoli must use the Tato Car to get rid of the stink.

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 2, Episode 1 - Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Their children are married and the feuding fathers have called a truce - at least for the past two weeks. It takes a problem over the marital bed to re-ignite hostilies and, once again, Simon and Oliver are back in conflict.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice Cream

Bean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 6 - Babysitter Bitzer

The flock are off for a girls night out leaving Bitzer to Babysit Timmy. It's not long before the youngster makes clear who's in charge.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse Day

Penfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.

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 6 - The Policeman, The Paint And The Pirates

As Sid struggles to avoid being roped into performing in an amateur production of The Pirates of Penzance by his boss, Trevor turns up with some paint. Meanwhile, Sally - who is gladly performing in the show - meets a dashing policeman at rehearsals.

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

Series 7, Episode 2

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

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday Party

Mr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

Pieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

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 9, Episode 6 - Holy Ground

An unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, Argentina

The Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:40am (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 7 - Happy Birthday Sid

Sid's got a problem. His beloved birthday present from the rest of the family, a plush faux-fur coat, is giving him extreme allergic reactions whenever he puts it on. How can he tell Jean or the kids without upsetting them?

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 7, Episode 3

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

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 8am (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Ally (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

A selection of episodes from the third series of the parenting sitcom.

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 3 - ...And Women Must Weep

When the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 6 - The Wonky Wardrobe

When tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.

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 4 - Baby Talk

Now settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

Wallace and Gromit discover that their new pest control business is in high demand when a monstrous rabbit strikes.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9am (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 selection of 14 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Alan Shearer. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Premier League legend Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best Man

The Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 10am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Marvin Humes. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 4

TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.

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

Shaun The Sheep

A selection of three episodes from the Aardman creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great Escape

Mrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Grandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?

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

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation Jewel

Evil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:45am (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 10:55am (repeat)
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 11 - Happy Campers

Cosima and Big Lizard camp out with a little crab.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 11 - Teddy Heist

When the Farmer locks up Timmy's teddy bear, Shaun hatches a rescue plan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30am (repeat)
Carry On Henry. Henry VIII (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Henry

Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.

BBC Two 12pm (repeat)
The Titfield Thunderbolt. Image shows from L to R: Joan (Gabrielle Brune), Valentine (Stanley Holloway). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.

U&W channel logo 12:15pm (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 first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Talking Pictures TV 12:15pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With Ada

After a riotous work Christmas party, Leslie's in the doghouse. His tie's missing, as are the car keys, and a large-cupped bra is found on the back seat. If only he could remember what happened!

U&Dave channel logo 1pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Lara Ricote

QI

Series U, Episode 8 - 'U' Animals

Sandi and Alan are joined by Lara Ricote, Ahir Shah and Rhod Gilbert to look at some animals beginning with the letter U.

Talking Pictures TV 1pm (repeat)
Crooks In Cloisters. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Ronald Fraser), Bikini (Barbara Windsor), Squirts (Bernard Cribbins). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Crooks In Cloisters

Film about a band of London thieves who decides to make a strategic retreat to a Cornish monastery.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15pm (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 1:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 1 - Out Of Order

When the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His is initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Strikes Again

Third spy film starring Rowan Atkinson as bumbling agent Johnny English.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:10pm (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty Pants

Dennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.

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

Big Lizard

Episode 19 - Best Friends Forever

Big Lizard is jealous of the vacuum cleaner and hides it from Dad and Cosima. Ammon decides it's her new best friend, whilst Cosima reassures Big Lizard that he will always be her BFF.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 49 - Puppy Love

There's a new tripe hound in Beanotown, and Gnasher falls head over paws in love with her. Bertie is looking after the visiting dog Ginger, and is determined to keep her away from riff-raff like Gnasher.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (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 26 - Nomads, Mongolia

Grandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 7 - By The Book

Mr Friendlyface accompanies the heroes on a quest and makes everything worse by angering a Big Ole Worm, putting all their lives in danger.

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

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ahoy Captain Pak Choi

Supertato and Broccoli go on a pirate adventure with Captain Pak Choi, but they don't realise she intends on plundering Evil Pea's freezer and stealing all her shiny things.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon

A second film starring Shaun The Sheep. An adorable alien comes to Mossy Bottom Farm.

BBC Two 5:25pm (repeat)
Whisky Galore!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Macroon (Naomi Battrick), Captain Paul Wagget (Eddie Izzard), Joseph Macroon (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: Whisky Galore Movie Plc

Whisky Galore!

New colour adaptation of the classic 1949 Ealing comedy and Compton Mackenzie novel, Whisky Galore, based on a true story.

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 13 - Working Girls

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie, but soon wishes she was back at school.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Chris McCausland

QI

Series U, Episode 9 - Unrelated

Sandi Toksvig looks at a range of Unrelated U topics, with Tom Allen, Chris McCausland, Lou Sanders, and 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 5 - Relationships

After the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.

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 second series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
For The Love Of Ada. Image shows from L to R: Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Christening

As Anthony's Christening day arrives so does Leslie's mother, and her old rivalry with Ada has not subsided! A Godfather prone to a few too many drinks only compounds the situation. Will the entire family get to the church, and on time?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (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.

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 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

The sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 1 - Baa-gherita

A hungry Shaun turns the Farmer's pottery oven into a pizza factory.

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 episodes from the 11th series of the lie-based panel game.

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 16, Episode 1 - The Glory Hole

Foggy commandeers a bit of wartime nostalgia in the shape of a hole in the road, which has been abandoned by the council. Despite Compo and Clegg's lack of interest, he lays claim to an old siren which he then exchanges for a genuine cedar flagpole.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Christmas Special

Hyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.

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 second series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

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 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Tommy Cooper

Tommy Cooper: The Lost Tapes

This special programme showcases performances by the revered comedian previously unseen by a British TV audience, including his guest appearance on The David Frost Show in New York in 1969 and his tour-de-force performance on an American television special in 1967, plus performances unseen since their original single transmission decades ago, featured here in full at their original length.

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

QI

A selection of episodes from Series J.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Loyiso Gola, Rhod Gilbert, Vicky Pattison, Jon Richardson

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, New Year Special - New Year's special

Jon Richardson gives us a tour of his teenage bedroom, Vicky Pattison performs her favourite 90s dance routines and Loyiso Gola reveals his past as an unsuccessful rapper. There are nerdy obsessions and shameful schooldays but who will be crowned most embarrassing?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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'.

BBC Two 9pm
70 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan)

Cunk On...

Episode 1 - Cunk On Life

Philomena tackles some of the most complex concepts to have ever been discovered, including Quantum Physics, Existentialism, Nihilism, Hedonism - and at least four other isms - as well as exploring subjects from the big bang to biology, morals to meditation and art to artificial intelligence.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Ooh The Banter. Jack Docherty. Credit: BBC

Ooh The Banter!

Jack Docherty delves through the BBC Scotland archives to examine the country's humour.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
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 Two 10:10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Christmas Special - Knowing Me, Knowing Yule... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Channel 5 logo 10:25pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

Festive comedy and magic from Tommy Cooper. The comedian is joined by Irish singer and actress Clodagh Rodgers and French crooner Sacha Distel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
What Just Happened?. Image shows left to right: Tudur Owen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Mel Owen, Will Hayward

What Just Happened?

New Year Special

A special end of year TV version of the award-winning radio panel show. Host Kiri Pritchard-McLean and regular team captain Robin Morgan are joined by Tudur Owen, Will Hayward and Mel Owen to look back at the news of 2024.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority. Danny Bhoy

Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority

Stand-up set from the Scottish comic.

U&W channel logo 10:35pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Gingers For Justice take to the rooftops, Lauren causes trouble in science class and The Aga Saga Woman and her children are terrified when a mechanic brings over a courtesy car whilst her Land Rover is being repaired.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Michelle (Lily Brazier), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Godfather

Grindah has to decide who he wants to make godfather to little Angel.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the supernatural sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Diane Morgan

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 5

Diane Morgan guest hosts for the first time, as the panels dissect the coronation of King Charles and the UK's local election results. Ian and Paul are joined by comedian Desiree Burch and Times Radio presenter Matt Chorley.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
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.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Sue Johnston, Hannah Fry, Greg Davies, David James, Alex Horne, Martin Lewis, Melanie Blatt. Credit: Avalon Television, Channel 4 Television Corporation

Taskmaster

New Year Special - Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2025

Little Alex Horne has spent his Christmas feverishly polishing Greg Davies' coveted golden eyebrows trophy in preparation for the annual Taskmaster's New Year Treat. The five brave bunnies who are battling to win that trophy, by donning gloves, regretting things and moving water, are David James, Hannah Fry, Martin Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Sue Johnston.

U&W channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.

Channel 5 logo 11:25pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Christmas Special - Tommy Cooper's Christmas

There's only one thing funnier than an hour with Tommy Cooper, and that's a Tommy Cooper hour in which Allan Cuthbertson, Tommy Godfrey, Glyn Houston, Damaris Hayman and Annette Potts join in the fun.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Angel (Olivia Jasmine Edwards), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Babysitter

Miche starts her new job as a trainee hairdresser, leaving Grindah has to look after Angel for the day.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (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 11:35pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

A selection of episodes from the fourth Sky series of the music-based panel game.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 1

Years after their breakup, Jessie and Tom come face to face unexpectedly at best friend Kate's wedding as she ties the knot with Ian. The initially awkward meeting finds the two former lovers wondering if there is a lingering spark.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

Comedy Central 12:05am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Being Funny

A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows left to right: Jessie (Rose Matafeo), Liam (Lorne MacFadyen)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 2

Tom's engagement party with new partner puts pressure on Kate as she has to decide where her loyalties lie. Jessie distracts herself on a date with Liam, and the pair bond.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
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&W channel logo 12:55am (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). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Episode 4

Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Ivo Graham & Emmanuel Sonubi.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Episode 1 - Darts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet professionals including Luke Littler as they prepare to play a match at Alexandra Palace during the PDC World Darts Championship.

Comedy Central 2:10am (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Ghosts. Robin (Laurence Rickard)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 6 - Not Again

Mike and Alison reach boiling point over the B&B. Julian aims to prove he is more selfless than people think. A new addition triggers frightening flashbacks for Robin.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
Peacock. Image shows left to right: Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa), Spooner (Thomas Gray)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 1

Liz has disappeared, leaving a vacuum at the gym that Andy and Jay compete to fill. With his body positivity classes struggling and his relationship drifting, can Andy afford to lose?

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Lara Ricote, Rhod Gilbert, Lucy Beaumont, Rickie Haywood-Williams

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 4

Lucy Beaumont's teenage dreams come true under a gazebo, Rickie Haywood-Williams' mate reveals a tale of holiday embarrassment and Lara Ricote digs deep with some early Facebook relationship statuses. There are strange school days, extreme obsessions and cringey romances but who will be crowned the most embarrassing?

Comedy Central 3:15am (repeat)
Rosie Tries To Help. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Comedy Central

Rosie Tries To Help

Series 1, Episode 3 - Animals With Joel Dommett

Rosie Jones is joined by fellow animal lover (and filthy animal) Joel Dommett on her mission to help save the world's wildlife.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:20am (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Future

Emily gets a terrifying glimpse into her future and meets a strange blast from the past and more. Plus, impressions of Adele, Billie Eilish, Gemma Collins and Holly Willoughby.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 3:25am (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 3:25am (repeat)
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy starts at the new gym, but he is soon spooked by high-energy fitness influencer Kara's talk of high standards. Will he be fired in his first week? And will his long-distance bromance with Spooner survive?

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 3 - Dating

Johnny Vegas and friends offer an uproariously silly, insightful and frank look at the difficult business of finding love in the 21st century.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4am (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood and Fleur East

Keith goes shopping in Blackpool with Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood and heads down to Camden Market with pop star and presenter Fleur East.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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.

Share this page