• 00:00 Mrs Brown's Boys

    S2012 E2 The Virgin Mammy Having cast herself in the role of the Virgin Mary and with rehearsals in full swing, Agnes vows to make her retelling of the Nativity at the community centre unforgettable. However, Father Damien has yet to approve the script and seems set on offering the role of narrator to Hillary Nicholson - and the doting matriarch has her patience severely tested when her friends and family keep badgering he for the best parts. Festive edition of the comedy first aired in 2012, written by and starring Brendan O'Carroll.

  • 00:40 The Royle Family Christmas Special

    S4 E5 Barbara's Old Ring A new neighbour's cleavage is one of the many topics of conversation as the couch-potato clan gathers for another fun-filled Christmas Day. This year Barbara has gone overboard with the presents after spending an entire two hours in the pound shop, Joe next door has turned to the lonely hearts column, although his advert leaves a lot to be desired, and Dave has had a flash of entrepreneurial inspiration that he intends to pitch to Dragons' Den - are the family on the brink of becoming millionaires? Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash star in the festive special from 2012 - also the last-ever episode of the sitcom.

  • 02:00 Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special

    S12 E7 Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer Jones Asian Provocateur's Romesh Ranganathan warms up the audience at London's Apollo theatre for this festive edition of the stand-up show. He welcomes funnyman Seann Walsh, Derek star Kerry Godliman and surreal comedian Spencer Jones.

  • 03:00 Mrs Brown's Boys

    S3 E7 Buckin' Mammy Christmas is just round the corner but Mrs Brown has a problem. No one knows what her grandson Bono wants for a present this year - and he's already posted his letter to Santa. Presumably there's a good reason why they can't simply ask him. Meanwhile, the foul-mouthed matriarch struggles to control her temper at the family's games night when none of the guests will play by her rules, but at least there shouldn't be any problems with the Christmas tree this year as she's having a special one delivered.

  • 03:50 Blackadder's Christmas Carol

    It is Christmas Eve 1850, and the kindly Ebenezer Blackadder spends the festive season being taken advantage of by his relatives, his neighbours and even Queen Victoria. When he is visited by the Spirit of Christmas, he gains an insight into the dastardly deeds of his ancestors, and starts to wonder if he would be better off following in their footsteps. Comic reversal of the classic Dickens tale, starring Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane and Miranda Richardson.

  • 04:50 The Royle Family Christmas Special

    S4 E5 Barbara's Old Ring A new neighbour's cleavage is one of the many topics of conversation as the couch-potato clan gathers for another fun-filled Christmas Day. This year Barbara has gone overboard with the presents after spending an entire two hours in the pound shop, Joe next door has turned to the lonely hearts column, although his advert leaves a lot to be desired, and Dave has had a flash of entrepreneurial inspiration that he intends to pitch to Dragons' Den - are the family on the brink of becoming millionaires? Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash star in the festive special from 2012 - also the last-ever episode of the sitcom.

  • 06:05 Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special

    S12 E7 Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer Jones Asian Provocateur's Romesh Ranganathan warms up the audience at London's Apollo theatre for this festive edition of the stand-up show. He welcomes funnyman Seann Walsh, Derek star Kerry Godliman and surreal comedian Spencer Jones.

  • 07:00 Teleshopping

    A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home.

  • 09:00 Teleshopping

    A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home.

  • 10:00 The Two Ronnies

    S8 E5 Music by Elkie Brooks and sketches including Gropery Shop, Minister of Intelligence, Allotment, Welcome Home, Rochdale Ringers and The Worm That Turned.

  • 10:45 The Two Ronnies

    S8 E7 Vintage comedy from Messrs Barker and Corbett, including music by Elkie Brooks, and another instalment of the Worm That Turned.

  • 11:45 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave

    Nick Park's Oscar-winning animated characters embark on their third adventure. Wallace falls in love with the proprietor of the local wool shop - only for Gromit to be framed for sheep rustling. With the voices of Peter Sallis and Anne Reid.

  • 12:25 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

    The duo open their own bakery, Top Bun, and business is soon booming - not least because a 'cereal killer' is targeting all the rival bakers in town. Even better, Wallace has caught the eye of local beauty Piella Bakewell, but Gromit is more concerned that master might be the killer's next victim.

  • 13:00 Creature Comforts

    Christmas Special Animated fun with Nick Park's chatty Oscar-winning animals discussing Christmas. First shown in 2007.

  • 13:10 Citizen Khan

    S2 E7 A Khan Christmas Mr Khan can't believe what he's hearing when his wife announces her plans for a traditional family Christmas. For one, he thinks the festive season is just an excuse to rip people off - and two, he feels that being Muslim is a good enough reason not to celebrate. However, he loses the argument and is sent out to buy a tree and decorations, taking a detour to make a donation to the mosque's charity collection - unaware he has given away his wife's favourite family heirloom. There follows a desperate race as he goes to extraordinary lengths to retrieve it - while also trying to get his hands on the last tree in Sparkhill. Festive episode of the sitcom, starring Adil Ray and Shobu Kapoor.

  • 13:45 The Cockfields Christmas Special

    Simon and Esther travel to the Isle of Wight at Christmas to visit his doting mother, his controlling yet well-meaning stepfather and his celebrity-obsessed stepbrother.

  • 14:45 Only Fools and Horses

    S8 E3 Time on Our Hands Raquel invites her estranged parents around for dinner, and Del-Boy is keen to make an impression - but a mix-up with the gravy boat puts a damper on proceedings. However, things soon take a turn for the better when Del's 'father-in-law' finds an old watch among the Trotters' junk, which he claims could net them a pretty packet at auction. But nothing can quite prepare them for the shock they have in store. The final part of the Christmas 1996 trilogy, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

  • 16:05 Ghosts

    S4 E7 It's Behind You As Mike and Alison head off to celebrate Christmas with Mike's parents, the ghosts are touched to discover that Alison has left a gift for each of them in the library, with strict instructions not to open them until the couple return. Touched by her generosity, the spectres are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time?

  • 16:45 The Vicar of Dibley

    S1 E7 The Christmas Lunch Incident The villagers celebrate Christmas, and vicar Geraldine learns there is a heavy price to be paid for her kindness when she agrees to attend three slap-up lunches and takes part in a Brussels sprout-eating competition. Festive special from 1996, guest starring Peter Capaldi and Mel Giedroyc.

  • 17:45 Only Fools and Horses

    S9 E3 Sleepless in Peckham Christmas special from 2003. As Rodney and Cassandra prepare for the arrival of their own little plonker, the Trotter brothers must raise the money they need to pay back the Inland Revenue or risk losing their cherished flat in Nelson Mandela House - but an old photo soon takes the plot into much darker territory. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and John Challis star in the last-ever episode.

  • 19:25 Only Fools and Horses Christmas Special

    S3 E8 Thicker Than Water Del and Rodney's Christmas celebrations are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of their estranged father - leaving the brothers doubtful they can trust him after such a long absence. Another chance to see the 1983 festive special of John Sullivan's comedy.

  • 20:05 Only Fools and Horses

    S7 E7 Miami Twice - Part One: The American Dream Part one of two. The Trotters get a chance to escape Peckham for a holiday in the Florida sun - but it means Del leaving his newborn son behind. David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst star, with Buster Merryfield, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong, Denis Lill and Roger Lloyd Pack.

  • 21:10 Only Fools and Horses

    S7 E8 Miami Twice - Part Two: Oh to Be in England Part two of two. The Trotters arrive in Florida, and walk straight into disaster after their camper van is burgled and local Mafiosi take a shine to Del-Boy, who bears more than a passing resemblance to their boss. What Del does not know is that they are planning to have him killed as a way of faking the godfather's death to help him escape being sent to prison. Feature-length episode of the comedy, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, with a cameo appearance by Bee Gee Barry Gibb.

  • 23:10 Dad's Army

    S8 E7 My Brother and I Frazer is unable to hide his delight when Captain Mainwaring's disreputable brother gatecrashes a sherry party for local dignitaries and tries to reclaim a pocket watch his father promised him. Comedy first aired in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe in a dual role, with John Le Mesurier and John Laurie.

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