Television
TV schedule Saturday 1st January 2022
Porridge
Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.
My Hero: Hugh Dennis On Ronnie Barker
Hugh Dennis presents a look at the life and work of comedy legend Ronnie Barker.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise
Episode 1In this compilation, Eric and Ernie go back to 1963, John Thaw sends the pair on a dangerous mission, Vanessa Redgrave dances a mean fandango and Des O'Connor gets his own back.
Murder, They Hope
Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The BunGemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2022, New Year Special - Basic Recipe 28Festive special in which Greg Davies sets tasks involving eggs, vinegar and an inordinately long pole to Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi. Alex Horne helps coax the contestants towards winning Greg's unique Trophy of Eyebrows.
Absolutely Fabulous
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Jennifer Saunders sitcom.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2021, New Year Special - Mammy's MickeyGrandad's brother, Mickey, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure
A documentary following Billy Connolly as he writes his first autobiography and shares some of his favourite routines.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Highlights Special - Selection BoxA special festive edition of the topical comedy and entertainment show in which the host picks through the biggest UK and international stories.