Television

TV schedule Sunday 2nd December 2018

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

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 1

Ross Noble finds a typically off-the-wall solution to the problem of how to train in the south of England for an off-road adventure in Scotland. But when the real trials begin they soon wonder if it was enough... it wasn't.

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.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!

Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?

BBC Four
8:30pm
(repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

Dave's Advent Calendar. Rachel Parris

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 2 - A Christmas Carol By Rachel Parris

Rachel Parris tells us about her night before Christmas. It involves Wigan and vindaloo.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
9:05pm
55 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jon Richardson, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 3 - Food

Jon is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Rob Beckett to address worries to do with Food - are people eating badly? Will the world run out of food? Was food better when we were kids? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

BBC Two
10:10pm
(repeat)
The Mash Report. Image shows from L to R: Newsreader Tom (Steve N Allen), Nish Kumar, Rachel / Emma (Rachel Parris), Newsreader Susan (Ellie Taylor). Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 2, Episode 5

This week Rachel talks about acceptable behaviour online; Nish talks about far-right political success in continental Europe; and Fin Taylor explores compromise and discussions across the political divide. Desiree Burch is in the studio to talk US politics.

The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 3

In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Wilson, Frank Skinner, Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 4 - Ricky Wilson, Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons

Kaiser Chiefs's Ricky Wilson, comedians Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons attempt to abolish new towels, escalators and the bartender at Joe's local pub into Room 101.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
11:35pm
(repeat)
Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 3 - QRP v Greenock Morton

Paul Sinha's team of QPR supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Greenock Morton fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

Dave channel logo.. Copyright: UKTV
11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

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