Television

TV schedule Saturday 9th December 2017

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

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8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 6

James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.

John Bishop's Christmas Show. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Christmas Show

Christmas Special - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015

John Bishop returns for his third Christmas Special for BBC One, recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This time, he welcomes the comedy talents of Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, Tom Allen and Andy Askins, plus music from Jess Glynne and international superstar Kylie Minogue.

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.

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9:50pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Stacey Solomon, Leigh Francis, Myleene Klass, Tony Blackburn. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Special - I'm A Celebrity Special

Panellists joining Keith Lemon on this special include comedian Jimmy Carr; plus former King of the Jungle Tony Blackburn, former Queen of the Jungle Stacey Solomon and Myleene Klass, all of whom braved the Bushtucker Trials in the Australian outback.

BBC Two
10pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Credit: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 12

Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

Russia Today
10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 47 - POO-GATE

Teresa May celebrates keeping the Brexit sh*t-show on the rails for the next couple of days at least, and we award a prestigious News Thing Pride of Britain Award to the teenager who may - or may not - have taken a dump on his seat at a Sunderland football game. Plus World News from The Viper. With Will Duggan, Marek Larwood and Yetunde Oduwole.

BBC Two
10:45pm
(repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Lauren Laverne, Sue Perkins, Kate Williams, Richard Osman, Ed Balls

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 3 - Anne

Josh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 6 - Drippy Strummer

Frank Skinner stars in this episode in which Dave Gorman explores just how gullible people really are, with a focus on movie franchise marketing, soundtracks and whether celebrities really can sell anything.

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11:05pm
(repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

BBC Four
11:45pm
(repeat)
What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Suzy Klein. Copyright: BBC

What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment

Episode 3 - Variety Finds A New Home

In episode three, Frank and Suzy explore variety's move to television and increasing competition from other sources.

Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

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Midnight
(repeat)
Living The Dream. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Jimmy Akingbola), Jen Pemberton (Lesley Sharp), British Consul (Peter Leake). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 1, Episode 6

A lawyer's letter delivers Mal and Jen another blow. They need to track down the park's mystery co-owner. And to do so, they'll need the residents' help.

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