Schedule Tuesday 18th December 2018
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 22 - SpinningThe Twirlywoos watch a pot being made on a potter's wheel, and decide to have a go themselves. On the boat, the tea table is in a spin.
Second Thoughts
Episode 1, Name, Set and Match: Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The SkyThe gang spot what appears to be a meteor through Screwtop's mega-powerful telescope. It turns out to be an early space invention of the Professor's, hurtling back towards Earth on a collision course with Beanotown! Can Dennis and the gang save the day, or will Beanotown be destroyed forever.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never ComesDreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Alex Edelman's Peer Group
Series 2, Episode 4 - PersonalAfter episodes about social media, politics and materialism, this episode is all about growing up and how he feels personally; living as a rootless millennial with no home and no family.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 35 - HalloweenMr Bean loves Halloween and prepares to give the neighbourhood kids some tricks and treats they will not forget. Then he gets carried away with his spooky pranks and becomes the target of even more fiendish tricks by his neighbours, the Bruisers.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, CanadaThe Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 9 - FridayFriday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 3.2, The Champagne: Diana must break the news to Gerald that she needs to go to hospital - to see a friend. But paying a visit proves to be tricky.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.
The Men From The Ministry
Computaclanger: The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 16 - Justin RocksThe first ever Justinbury Music Festival is taking place in Justin's house - as long as rock star Justin and his new band are ready in time to open!
Heavens Above!
1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.
Dead Ringers
2018 Christmas Specials, Episode 2It's been a week of panic, turmoil and last-minute fight-fighting for the writers as they cope with panic, turmoil and last-minute fire-fighting in Westminster.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
Instant Sunshine
More humorous songs from the quartet of David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars MoreLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
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 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.
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
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.
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 3.2, The Champagne: Diana must break the news to Gerald that she needs to go to hospital - to see a friend. But paying a visit proves to be tricky.
The Men From The Ministry
Computaclanger: The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
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.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 10 - Trials On A SundayTobi has football trials on the same day as a family church convention. He hatches a plan to attend.
Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 11 - Tobi's Arsenal BirthdayDad promises to take Tobi to the Arsenal game for his birthday. When he realises how expensive tickets are, he goes to extraordinary lengths to find cheaper ones and get Tobi to the game!
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping MajorWhen looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.
Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.
Minder
Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too FarLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Christmas Special - MeltedThe world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.
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.
The Small World Of Dominic Holland
Fear: The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle BeanMr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.
Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Christmas SpecialGranville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.
Second Thoughts
Episode 1, Name, Set and Match: Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
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.
Alex Edelman's Peer Group
Series 2, Episode 4 - PersonalAfter episodes about social media, politics and materialism, this episode is all about growing up and how he feels personally; living as a rootless millennial with no home and no family.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The BeanostalkA massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups
Series 3, Episode 6 - A Christmas Not SpecialA ring of the doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas. The Wrigglesworths receive a Christmas visitor while Tom struggles to get home in time for dinner.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 34 - Tutan KutieCleo is feeling lonely as the only 4,000-year-old Ancient Egyptian child in town, but that all changes when her ex-boyfriend Tutan Kutie turns up. But is he all that he seems?
Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the time-travel sitcom.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth 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.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 3A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 3.2, The Champagne: Diana must break the news to Gerald that she needs to go to hospital - to see a friend. But paying a visit proves to be tricky.
QI
Series B, Episode 11 - BeatsAll the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.
The Men From The Ministry
Computaclanger: The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 1 - Promises PromisesLauren and Craig return home to celebrate mum and Mike's first wedding anniversary, but when Declan drops a romantic bombshell on Lauren and dad drops an explosive one on Millie, everyone's future is turned upside-down.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Christmas SpecialIt's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Christmas Special - MeltedThe world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.
Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Christmas SpecialGranville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
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.
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 18 - The Plucky Dip With Zoe LyonsZoe Lyons puts her hand up a turkey for her Christmas presents in Zoe's Plucky Dip.
Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
Trollied
Series 7, Episode 2Gavin struggles to hire a night manager as Valco gets set to open 24 hours. Scatty candidate Lou applies. And she could just be the final straw.
Number 6
Episode 5Mansour Bellow introduces host Kane Brown once more, with comics Benjamin Bello and Felicity Ethnic.
The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words
Documentary about Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, told using interviews the pair have done.
The Undiscovered Peter Sellers
Victor Lewis-Smith presents previously unseen footage featuring Peter Sellers.
QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).
Alex Edelman's Peer Group
Series 2, Episode 4 - PersonalAfter episodes about social media, politics and materialism, this episode is all about growing up and how he feels personally; living as a rootless millennial with no home and no family.
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.
Walliams & Friend
Christmas Special - Hugh BonnevilleHugh Bonneville partners with David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches. Hugh demonstrates his comic versatility as he plays roles as diverse as Lord Alan Sugar dishing out the hardest ever Apprentice tasks, and even the Countess of Grantham in her new commercial.
Think The Unthinkable
Series 4, Episode 2 - Be HappyThe bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.
Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & WiseBarry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.
Beautiful Dreamers
Episode 3 - The Whalemen of MusungenyiNat meets an extraordinary group of thrillseeking "Jonahs" who offer themselves up to be swallowed by whales.
Trollied
Series 6, Christmas SpecialBrian returns to the store and is clearly unimpressed with humble new pharmacist Alan. Elsewhere, Colin and Lisa witness something horrifying and with romance in the air at the Valco Christmas party.
The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast ShowThe stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition packed with comic conundrums, festive surprises and laughs aplenty. Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate team up against Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and maths whizz Rachel Riley is in charge of the numbers.
World Of Pub
Episode 2: Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 6This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
History Retweeted
Episode 2 - The Premiere of Romeo and JulietUp-and-coming playwright Billy Shakespeare ponders how his new work will be received, but he does not need to worry, as the 16th century now comes complete with wi-fi.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
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 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Special - All-Women SpecialKatherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Through The Keyhole
Series 6, Christmas Special - Through The Christmas KeyholeKeith Lemon is back with a sixth series of Through The Keyhole, kicking off with a Christmas special. On this week's festive star-studded panel are the king of chat, Jonathan Ross; presenter Lorraine Kelly; and comedian Jimmy Carr.
QI
Series D, Christmas Special - DecemberChristmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.
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 Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast ShowThe stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 9Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 10Russell Howardtalks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are Ed Gamble and Fern Brady.
The Fast Show
Series 2, Christmas SpecialThe Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.
Come Play With Me
'Sexploitation' genre comedy and Britain's longest-running film, having played at one cinema for 201 weeks.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 1With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 6Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.
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.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.
The Small World Of Dominic Holland
A repeat of this radio.
Second Thoughts
Episode 1, Name, Set and Match: Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject.
Alex Edelman's Peer Group
Series 2, Episode 4 - PersonalAfter episodes about social media, politics and materialism, this episode is all about growing up and how he feels personally; living as a rootless millennial with no home and no family.