Schedule Saturday 23rd December 2017
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?
Yonderland
Series 3, Christmas Special - It's The Thought That CountsA special extended-length Christmas special. Both humans and puppets alike look forward to the holiday season in the fantastical world of Yonderland.
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 42 - Wizard's BeardBilly finds a beard on the floor after the wizards have run by on their annual marathon.
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 48 - King CowdreyCouncillor Cowdrey's too good to be true brother arrives in town. It appears he is now a king.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 16 - More About ThroughThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.
To The Manor Born
Riches-to-rags-to-riches romantic tale of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, forced to sell her beloved stately home to pay off her late husband's debts.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
Zig And Zag
Episode 11 - Happy CampersZig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 50 - Wheels Of DeathWhen Luke's skateboard lands in goo from the Underlands, it develops a thoroughly evil mind of its own! But it seems it's not the only thing to be affected - Can Luke and the others stop the goo turning all objects evil?
Nativity!
A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian OceanGrandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 31 - Super TrolleyNipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Boomers
Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, and the three couples have reached the Eurotunnel in Calais, returning from a long weekend visiting the Christmas markets in Cologne.
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 1Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.
Michael Palin's Radio Adventures
Michael Palin discusses his radio career with John McCarthy.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 6 - Fly Me To The MoonThe girls create science projects for Experiment Friday. Jas transforms the art room into a spaceship to conduct an experiment into how teenage boys deal with being cooped up together on a long space voyage.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 29 - StringWussywat learns how to play conkers - but then his string gets caught in a tree. He spots a trail of string and picks it up, only to be dragged through some mistletoe and holly when Oggy races off with the other end.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Christmas Special - The Chigwell ConnectionTracey and Sharon start a "Free the Chigwell Two" campaign when they discover that the detective who arrested Darryl and Chris may be bent.
The Galloping Major
Comedy following a community that forms a syndicate to purchase and run their own racehorse.
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In DreamlandSharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...
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.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
Fighting Talk
Series 15, Episode 18Journalist Martha Kelner, sports commentator John Rawling, former cricketer and TMS broadcaster Charles Dagnall and comedian Neil Delamere join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 15 - Growing GloopJustin has started a wonderful plant collection, so Mr Bloom delivers a special new flower to Justin's House along with a mysterious Super Swellberry, which contains magical 'growing gloop' to help the plant grow.
Breaking The News
Series 8, Episode 10Rory Bremner, Fern Brady, Jay Lafferty and Kevin McKenna join Des Clarke.
Sid And Dora
Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
Dead Ringers
2017 Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - The Christmas SpecialA special topical Christmas edition from the satirists, featuring HM The Queen, Dame Joan Bakewell, Donald Trump and The Brexit Bulldog David Davis.
Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.
Gein's Family Giftshop Present...
Christmas SpecialEd and Kath's Christmas is cancelled due to an argument. Sadly, no-one has told Father Christmas, and he is not pleased. Warning: contains an angry Santa.
Holmes And Watford
A repeat-run of the entire series.
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 1, Episode 6Helping Harry fill his capsule with hilarious moments this time are Cold Feet star Fay Ripley, former EastEnders actor Nina Wadia, comedian Nish Kumar and showbiz legend Des O'Connor.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 17 - More About CleaningThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.
Mr. Bean
Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. BeanThanks 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.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Damn The Torpedoes!
Christmas Special - Christmas Special 2017The UK military mistakenly install a Donald Trump IT system, Andy Murray discovers true happiness doing submarine chores and David Attenborough narrates a wildlife documentary about the biggest beast in British waters - HMS Queen Elizabeth. Special guest, Barry from Watford, also manages to singlehandedly destroy a UN humanitarian mission.
Mr. Bean
Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides AgainRowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 29 - StringWussywat learns how to play conkers - but then his string gets caught in a tree. He spots a trail of string and picks it up, only to be dragged through some mistletoe and holly when Oggy races off with the other end.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 25Storybook Stan tries and fails to read a noisy story, location reporter Gail Force gets ready for a ramble, King Flannel battles Lady Chatalot for control of the lawn and zany scientist Professor Muddles tries to find out why water is wet.
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.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
The Young Ones
Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaThe team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.
Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist
Episode 1Quite literally a festive treat as Mike Smash returns to our screens with a playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes from his sonic stocking. Fantabulous!
Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
Elf: The Musical
Episode 1 - Elf: The Musical - LiveLive recording of the smash West End hit musical, based on the popular 2003 seasonal movie, Elf.
Young Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack and ends up at the North Pole. He grows up thinking that he is an elf, until Santa sends him back to New York City to find his real father. Includes backstage clips of cast and crew.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
To The Manor Born
Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary SpecialAudrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Special - Monstrous MusiciansHorrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.
Bill
Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
Outnumbered
A selection of five episodes of the semi-improvised sitcom.
Still Open All Hours
Pilot, Episode 1 - Still Open All HoursGranville attempts to get a date with old flame Mavis without her terrifying sister Madge finding out; Leroy shuns the old delivery bike and finds an altogether more attractive way to deliver the orders; and a sneaky new plan to shift a lot of anchovy paste has some rather surprising side effects.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 4 - Comedy Greats - Pete And DudA host of figures from the world of entertainment - but not Greta Garbo - hail the life, careers and partnership of bona fide comic legends Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!
Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect ChristmasMiranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.
Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen
Sir Lenny Henry is honoured with 2016's BAFTA tribute.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...
2017 Repeats, Episode 1 - The Missing Crown JewelsAnt & Dec join The Honoured - a secret service staffed by celebrities with honours. When the Crown Jewels are stolen on Ant & Dec's watch, their new boss Joanna Lumley tasks the boys with tracking down the mysterious villain known as Maskface before they sit on the throne and become the reigning monarch.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie WroteGOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.
Heavens Above!
1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.
Up The Chastity Belt
Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.
Elf: The Musical
Episode 2 - Elf: The Musical - Backstage Making The MagicChannel 5 looks behind the curtains at how the show was brought to life.
Archive On 4: Lenny Henry On Richard Pryor - The Making Of A Satirist
Lenny Henry presents a documentary about his hero, Richard Pryor.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring 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.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 5 - ChristmasGOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.
Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
Our Friend Victoria
Christmas Special - Our Friend Victoria At ChristmasThe episode kicks off with some classic stand-up from Victoria perfectly summing up the downsides of Christmas - over spending, over indulgence and all too tiring. But Victoria's close friends, including Julie Walters and Daniel Rigby reveal how the opposite was in fact true. Their best friend absolutely adored Christmas!
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The ShoreWith the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!
Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - White BoxHaving 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...
This Happy Breed
Noël Coward's chronicle of life between the wars focusing on the Gibbons family of south London.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Christmas Special - News Thing Christmas PantoIt's a Christmas pantomime extravaganza, featuring Ken Livingstone, Christine Hamilton, Paul Danan, Karen Danczuk, Lembit Opik and Dirty Den himself! Plus a load of your favourite News Thing faces take a look at the highlights of the year.
Shuttleworth's Showtime
Episode 6John Shuttleworth presents a Radio 1 comedy show mixing sketches with records.
The Last Leg
Series 12, Christmas SpecialThe award-winning show rounds off the 12th series with their unique brand of irreverent satire, topical comedy and a sprinkle of festive cheer. The final instalment of the year is a merriment-packed live Christmas edition where the boys are joined by some special guests live in the studio including writer, actor and comedian Stephen Merchant and Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo from I'm A Celebrity.
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise And Me
Miranda Hart presents a celebration of the incomparable comedy duo with a countdown of their top 20 greatest TV moments.
Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.
Trollied
A selection of Christmas specials from the supermarket sitcom.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 5, Episode 8 - My Childhood Is RuinedDave peeks behind the curtain to reveal secrets of how TV is made. He also examines the nature of happiness with the help of Kate Middleton's clothes and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina 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?
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Low-Cost Airline IndustryTom Wrigglesworth asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.
The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
Bad Education
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFollowing Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.
The Funny Thing About...
Episode 4 - ChristmasJohnny 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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 1Sean Lock and Vic Reeves go up against Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - GymMark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 12In tonight's final Brian and Emma are the last loved up couple to get grilled by dynamic duo Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. The couple put their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces...but will they choose love or money?
Holmes And Watford
A repeat-run of the entire series.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 8Jessica Hynes, Wes Borg, Deirdre O'Kane and Chris Addison take their seats at the table with Alan to discuss a diverse range of topics including operatic aspirations, broken appendages, and top tips on how to deal with brash Americans.
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.
Stella
2016 Christmas SpecialEnjoy a festive fix of the heartwarming comedy-drama starring Ruth Jones. But is it going to be a merry Christmas in Pontyberry for Stella and the gang?
Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 6Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Ratburger
A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.
Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - White BoxHaving 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...
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PartyJames Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside.
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 1This week, Little Mix join Vernon Kay on TV; Keith begins his charity marathon; and Bruce Jenner has a big announcement to make in The Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians.
Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 4Emily and Florence go on a stag night and the Prime Minister's moustache tickles Sebastian. Ting Tong's mother arrives on the Mike McShane estate and Bubbles discovers the reason why Roman left her for Desiree.
Your Face Or Mine
A selection of episodes from the first series of the show hosted by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.
Through The Keyhole
Series 3, Episode 1Gino D'Acampo, Corrie battle-axe Sue Cleaver and comedian Johnny Vegas try to guess whose house Keith Lemon is in.
Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 5Sir Norman has explaining to do. Vicky does a spot of babysitting. Lou finishes cementing the patio at
Andy's house.
Crashing
Episode 3Anthony lays on an evening of deliciously spicy delights - but as the meal descends into chaos, it's not just the curry that ends up on the floor.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has EverythingRigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!