Television
TV schedule Monday 23rd December 2019
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In PeckhamWith the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.
Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Channel 5 celebrates acclaimed comedian and magician Tommy Cooper.
The Goes Wrong Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Spirit Of ChristmasA joyful Christmas tale, as The Cornley Drama Society present the story of Santa and his elves trying to bring festive happiness to a sad little girl and her constantly-fighting parents.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
Classic Christmas Comedy Moments
Looking back at some of the most memorable comedy moments from Christmas specials over the decades, including Morecambe and Wise, The Office, Absolutely Fabulous and The Good Life. The programme also features contributions from celebrities and performers such as Barry Cryer, Lionel Blair, Susie Blake and Andrew Collins.
Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen
From his early days in comedy troupe The Jockeys of Norfolk, to his breakthrough role as Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Hugh Grant has become one of Britain's best-loved stars, with hits including two Bridget Jones movies, Notting Hill, Love Actually, and Paddington 2. More recently, he has turned his talents to television in the acclaimed drama A Very English Scandal, playing notorious politician Jeremy Thorpe. Aside from the Bafta-winning actor discussing his career, friends and colleagues including Andie MacDowell, Richard Curtis, Sandra Bullock, Colin Firth, Ang Lee, Stephen Frears and Nicholas Hoult also add their thoughts.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson
The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 5Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloA festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMuch to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.
Steptoe And Son Ride Again
The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
Elis James: Funny Nation
Episode 3Elis James explores the history of Welsh comedy, focusing on the high points of the nation's radio, film and television output.
King Gary
Episode 1 - PilotGary King's world is thrown into utter turmoil when he discovers that a neighbour is having a rival barbecue on the same day as his first barbecue of the year.
The Lady In The Van
The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is TrevorGreg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.
The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
Famalam
Highlights Special - The Best Of FamalamHighlights from the comedy sketch show, starring Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, John Macmillan, Tom Moutchi and Akemnji Ndifornyen.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 10Charlie Brooker assumes the role of host, with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett and comedian Phil Wang joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
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.
After Ever After
Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever AfterCinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.