Schedule Monday 25th December 2017
Incredible Women
Series 6, Episode 1Meet the living legend, actress Dame Cicely Leyland as she approaches her 100th birthday! From her roots in Variety, through her early BBC Radio Comedy days, to appearances in The Beatles film Gear! and more recently in Harry Potter, this series covers her career. But there's one card Cicely is playing close to her chest as her big birthday approaches. Will Jeremy Front uncover it in time?
Cooking In A Bedsitter
Series 2, Episode 4 - Bolognese CutletsTrisha is definitely over Deepak. Or so she says.
I Will Tell You This! My Life With Rab C Nesbitt
Documentary about Rab C Nesbitt, presented by creator Ian Pattison.
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
2017 Special, Christmas Special - Bedbugs and DrumsticksArthur gets the opportunity to audition for a Christmas production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. What could possibly go wrong?
The Brittas Empire: Rebuilt
Chris Barrie, the cast and the writers share their stories behind hit 1990s sitcom The Brittas Empire.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Christmas SpecialBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Derren Brown, Diane Morgan, Richard Wiseman and Francesca Stavrakopoulou to reveal the science behind some of our best-loved magic tricks and illusions.
15 Minute Musical
2017 Specials, Episode 1 - The Legend Of Holy Superior Mother Theresa May And The Magic Money TreeA singsong romp through Ireland's musical heritage featuring the against-all-odds rise to fame of the UK's formerly least-known political party.
Just A Minute: 50 Years In 28 Minutes
One-off special that mixes archive audio footage from the classic comedy show. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment
Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
Incredible Women
Series 6, Episode 1Meet the living legend, actress Dame Cicely Leyland as she approaches her 100th birthday! From her roots in Variety, through her early BBC Radio Comedy days, to appearances in The Beatles film Gear! and more recently in Harry Potter, this series covers her career. But there's one card Cicely is playing close to her chest as her big birthday approaches. Will Jeremy Front uncover it in time?
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas CrowThe Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.
The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter
Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
Christmas Night With The Stars
Episode 12 - 1972Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker host a seasonal variety programme. With stars including Lulu and Cilla Black, comedy sketches from The Goodies, The Liver Birds, Mike Yarwood and Dad's Army.
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Christmas SpecialJames 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 Good Life
Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2017, Christmas Special - Mammy's MummyGrandad thinks the house is haunted, Cathy's got a new internet date and Rory is undergoing plastic surgery. At least Agnes has been given a special Christmas tree from Buster Brady to cheer her up - what could possibly go wrong?
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three special episodes from the lie-based panel game.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2017 Specials, Christmas Special - Alan Carr's Christmas Chatty ManAlan is joined on the sofa Noel Gallagher; Christian Slater, John Bishop, Lorraine Kelly, Rob Beckett and Gogglebox stars Giles and Mary. Music performance and further chat comes from Kasabian, Adam Lambert and Dua Lipa.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
French And Saunders
Episode 1 - 300 Years Of French And SaundersDragged up all the way from the ocean bed, national treasures Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are back together this festive season for a special 30th anniversary clip show bursting with brand new material, greatest hits, hilarious rarities, and even some never before seen footage.
Christmas With The Double Acts
An affectionate appraisal of the 10 most-loved comedy double acts.
Mrs Henderson Presents
Comic drama about keeping business going at London's Windmill Theatre.
The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.
Anansi Boys
Episode 1Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's mythical fantasy about trickster god Anansi and his unsuspecting son Charlie.
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.
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2017 News For YouTeam 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 2017.
Steptoe & Son
Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.