Schedule Thursday 21st December 2017

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

Radio 4
2:15pm
45 min
Curious Under The Stars. Copyright: BBC

Curious Under The Stars

Series 3, Episode 2 - One Bad Apple

When lightning strikes the apple tree outside the Druid's Rest, an ancient spirit is unleashed. Meanwhile, Gareth and Diane struggle with the demands of a new baby.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Keep Calman Carry On. Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

Keep Calman Carry On

Series 2, Episode 3 - Baking

Susan Calman tries to relax by learning to bake with The Great British Bake Off's Selasi Gbormittah.

Radio 4
7:45pm
(repeat)
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Holmes And Watford

Episode 4

A burglary has taken place, and Tina has a lightbulb moment as to who may have committed the crime.

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And Ern

GOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.

Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble. Copyright: Grain Media

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 3

In the final episode, it's the last three days of one of the world's hardest motorbike challenges, and no one thinks Ross will finish it. Can he keep his body, his bike, and his relationships with everyone around him intact and do what no joker has ever done before; finish the Scottish Six Day Trial?

The Great Xmas Rant

The Great Xmas Rant

From the turkey, to the hangovers, to the shopping and office parties, comedians rant about what annoys them most about Christmas.

A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Christmas Special

James gets mates Jamie, Jack, Freddie round for another unforgettable Christmas on A League Of Their Own. This year, formal wear is a must as it's all back to Jack's country manor for a super-posh Yuletide party. There's plenty of festive fun on the menu as they host Nigel Havers, Kriss Akabusi and David Seaman. Plus, they look back on their favourite moments from the last 12 series.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

James Acaster's Xmas. James Acaster

James Acaster's Xmas

Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode written by and starring James Acaster.

BBC Two
10pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: John Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV
10:30pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fearne Cotton, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Highlights Special - The Sweetest Bits

Keith Lemon introduces all the best, most-sweetest bits from Series 18 of the outrageous comedy panel show, alongside show regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo. Featuring clips of all the silliest games, funniest gags and biggest moments of mayhem from the series.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

BBC Two
10:35pm
30 min
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jack Dee, Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sue Perkins, Liz Bonnin, Richard Osman, Martin Kemp

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Christmas Special

In this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
10:55pm
(repeat)
Miranda Hart. Copyright: ITV

The Royal Variety Performance 2017

Miranda Hart hosts the Royal Variety Performance 2017. Acts include Jason Manford and Tom Allen.

The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?

A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.

Radio 4
11pm
30 min
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Series 1, Episode 4

Comics in Dubai, Kampala and Rome perform to an audience in London.

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

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

BBC Four
11:40pm
(repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: BBC

Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns

Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic comedy anthology series, Ripping Yarns.

Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Frank Skinner, Meera Syal, Shaun Ryder. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera Syal

Musician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
Midnight
(repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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