• 00:00 Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special 2016

    S2016 E2 Mammy's Forest The daft-but-doting Irish mother refuses point blank to have a Christmas tree, after all the problems she has suffered in the past. However, with Grandad's health proving a concern, there's more than just the tree missing from the front room. Mrs Brown also steps in when a fire at the salon leaves Rory and Dino with nowhere to cut hair, while Dermot faces stiff competition to win a contract. But is business partner Buster up to the challenge?

  • 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 Absolutely Fabulous Special: Ab Fab @ 20

    S6 E2 Job Edina's client list is getting shorter by the day, and to make matters worse, her daughter despises her. So when she meets a famous French film star whom Saffy hugely admires, she believes the best way to earn back some respect - and increase her income at the same time - is to sign the actress as a client. The only problem is, the woman's talents turn out to be rather questionable. Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha star.

  • 02:40 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.

  • 03:40 Mrs Brown's Boys

    S2016 E3 Chez Mammy Bono is being bullied by another boy at school so his grandmother steps in to sort things out in her inimitable style. When her efforts to help only make things even worse for the lad, a mediation session is called for. Cathy's new French boyfriend doesn't make a great first impression, which could be a problem if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown, and Grandad is back from hospital with a new stairlift - and a prescription for marijuana. Comedy, starring Brendan O'Carroll.

  • 04:20 The Vicar of Dibley

    S5 E1 The Handsome Stranger Part one of two. Geraldine's head is turned by a particularly charming newcomer to the village - played by Robin Hood star Richard Armitage - and it soon becomes clear he feels the same. Keeley Hawes guest stars, with Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd Pack, James Fleet, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock and John Bluthal.

  • 05:40 Absolutely Fabulous Special: Ab Fab @ 20

    S6 E2 Job Edina's client list is getting shorter by the day, and to make matters worse, her daughter despises her. So when she meets a famous French film star whom Saffy hugely admires, she believes the best way to earn back some respect - and increase her income at the same time - is to sign the actress as a client. The only problem is, the woman's talents turn out to be rather questionable. Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha star.

  • 06:10 The Two Ronnies

    S5 E2 Vintage comedy with Messrs Barker and Corbett including the sketches Two Weeks in Slough and Meeting People is Wrong. Singer Barbara Dickson guest stars.

  • 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.

  • 10:25 The Two Ronnies

    S5 E1 Vintage comedy, including the Cockney Rhyming Song Sermon and the first part of the Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town. With music from Barbara Dickson.

  • 11:05 The Two Ronnies

    S5 E3 Vintage comedy from Messrs Barker and Corbett featuring the Four Candles sketch. With music by Barbara Dickson.

  • 12:05 The Two Ronnies

    S5 E4 Corbett and Barker from 1976 with a classic Morris dancers skit, and Pam Ayers mercilessly sent up by Ronnie B.

  • 13:00 Last of the Summer Wine

    S8 E7 Uncle of the Bride Feature-length episode. As Wesley's daughter's wedding day approaches, Compo and Clegg meet one of the relatives - retired headmaster Uncle Seymour, who immediately takes over the groom's stag night arrangements. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Michael Aldridge and Thora Hird.

  • 14:55 Are You Being Served? Special Christmas 1979

    S7 E8 The Punch and Judy Affair The staff of Grace Brothers stage a life-size Punch and Judy show to entertain a group of their colleagues' children. Christmas special of the vintage comedy, starring John Inman.

  • 15:35 The Vicar of Dibley

    S5 E1 The Handsome Stranger Part one of two. Geraldine's head is turned by a particularly charming newcomer to the village - played by Robin Hood star Richard Armitage - and it soon becomes clear he feels the same. Keeley Hawes guest stars, with Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd Pack, James Fleet, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock and John Bluthal.

  • 16:45 Only Fools and Horses

    S9 E1 If They Could See Us Now Five years after finally achieving their lifelong dream of becoming millionaires, the Trotter brothers jet off to Monte Carlo with their wives and little Damien - but another dodgy deal by Del sees them scarpering back home and straight to the bankruptcy court. As the despondent duo come to terms with losing their fortune, they receive shocking news about Uncle Albert. Christmas special from 2001.

  • 18:20 Last of the Summer Wine

    S8 E7 Uncle of the Bride Feature-length episode. As Wesley's daughter's wedding day approaches, Compo and Clegg meet one of the relatives - retired headmaster Uncle Seymour, who immediately takes over the groom's stag night arrangements. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Michael Aldridge and Thora Hird.

  • 20:10 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.

  • 21:10 Only Fools and Horses

    S9 E2 Strangers on the Shore After a taste of the high life, Del-Boy and Rodney are back in Nelson Mandela House and back in business as Trotters Independent Traders. When they receive an invitation to a cross-Channel Navy reunion intended for dear-departed Uncle Albert, Del spies the opportunity to make a few quid on a booze cruise. The only problem is, Rodney is now the company's managing director and would never approve. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, John Challis and Tessa Peake-Jones star in the 2002 Christmas special.

  • 22:50 The Vicar of Dibley

    S5 E2 The Vicar in White Part two of two. After a whirlwind romance with handsome newcomer Harry, Geraldine swaps her dog collar and cassock for a wedding dress, and hurriedly makes preparations for the big day. But the vicar she has chosen for the service seems a little too fond of her, while the villagers have waited until the last minute to suggest their ideas. The first is a skydiving wedding - the second is something far, far worse. Keeley Hawes and Hugh Bonneville guest star in the last-ever episode of the comedy, alongside Dawn French, Emma Chambers, Roger Lloyd Pack, James Fleet, Gary Waldhorn, Trevor Peacock and John Bluthal.

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