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- Celebrity guests and YouTubers compete in video game events to raise money for BBC Children in Need
- There's a new Scrooge in town in this fresh twist on the Dickens classic, a Sky original comedy starring Suranne Jones as Carole McKay, a wealthy entrepreneur visited by ghosts Past, Present and Future.
- Liam is on a date for the first time since his breakup. When his date asks Liam about the last time he felt completely happy, he is thrust back into memories of his adolescence.
- Finally attending the wedding, Liam sees parallels with Rachel's 18th birthday party and an outburst that haunts him still.
- At the age of 33, Liam decides it's finally time he learned to drive.
- Feeling he has little in common with his friends, Liam decided to try and ingratiate himself with the schools "indie" gang.
- Liam decides to recount the story of the scariest experience of his life, when he and his mates spent the night drinking in a local wood, believe to be haunted by the ghost of a long dead witch.
- Pressured to provide a congratulatory wedding video, Liam recalls a time in sixth form when, asked to come up with a basic film for media studies, tried instead to create the last great Northern "kitchen sink" drama.
- 2016–20207.8 (134)TV EpisodeStuck in the run-up to Christmas during the fifteenth wave of enforced confinement due to an outbreak of plague, Kate is filling the endless time with baking, painting and DIY haircuts while Will is trying to write a new classic for the new King. Can Will come up with the perfect play? And, far from their loved ones in the festive period, can the pair find ways to make merry?
- A coming-of-age comedy from BAFTA-nominated comedian Liam Williams, who explores the roots of modern-day masculinity by delving into the memories of his own misspent adolescence.
- Leeds, early noughties. One of Liam's best mates, Ralph, sees Rachel flirting with Whitey, the hardest lad in school. Rupert and Tinhead, organise a fight between Ralph and Whitey for the following Friday.
- Liam tells Jess that he's taking a month off the booze. As he struggles to make it through a sober Friday night, he reflects on where his relationship with alcohol began.
- After a bad day at work Liam talks to Jess and is forced to finally confront his mental health problems, leading him to remember the conflicting advice of two of his old teachers.
- While preparing to perform at a spoken word gig in Leeds, Liam finds inspiration in an old homemade hip-hop track he created with his teenage mates.
- Whilst doing lines at a Tuesday night warehouse party with a stranger called Penelope, Liam realises he has a (overdue) mental health assessment in the morning, but he can't quite bring himself to leave. Has he always been this reckless?
- Liam lies to Jess about missing his mental health assessment and tensions in their relationship reach boiling point. Liam is suddenly nostalgic for the simplicity of first love.
- Still dealing with grief after his tragic loss, Will gets inspired by a ghostly traveler to use his setup for Christmas Carol to save Green's soul for Christmas by making him face his past, present and future with the help of his troupe.
- Granville has a malfunctioning till to deal with, Leroy buys an ice cream van while Eric and Cyril decide it's time to show some macho spirit in the home of the Tour de Yorkshire and get back in the saddle.
- Granville surprises Kath when he announces he has a special way of matching the right product to the right customer. The Black Widow suspects Mrs Rossi is having a continental influence on the shop and Granville.
- Angela Merkel tries to keep President Trump's attention during a video chat; an actress is encouraged to make her award-show appearance mean something; the chair of Public Works gets proactive about potentially offensive statues in London; pollsters turn to new techniques during tricky times; Theresa May preps for a Halloween party.
- Granville decides he needs to increase his advertising footprint, but his grand scheme wreaks havoc. Beth is still trying to get Leroy to arrange a blind date for her friend Ruby. Granville tries to flog some tinned smoked oysters.
- Angela Merkel wonders how to reconnect with the German people; a woman in a male-dominated office struggles to explain workplace gender politics; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall gift shops for the new royal baby; a "smart" home goes bad; Theresa May gets a surprise visit.
- Gastric impresses everyone when he gets his mini to run on its own. Eric and Cyril try to impress the ladies by taking up rock-climbing. Granville buys a second-hand sausage making machine and starts producing designer sausages.
- Dame Judi Dench visits a tattoo-themed reality show; Angela Merkel longs to be recognized for her looks; Jeremy Corbyn has an awkward encounter; desperate measures are taken when the Melania Bot malfunctions; a professor learns how the university system encourages student debt; Theresa May becomes paranoid.
- Granville gets a man who claims to be regularly abducted by aliens to boost sales of tins of baked beans for him. Three's a crowd for Leroy as Beth turns up for their date accompanied by her best friend Ruby.
- Angela Merkel worries about the gender pay gap; the Murdoch clan celebrates Father's Day; the head of a modeling agency comes up with unconventional bookings; Hollywood studio execs discuss a sexual-harassment campaign; Russian hackers brainstorm new strategies to undermine democracy; a tense Theresa May struggles to stay focused.
- Granville has a large number of bargain spectacles to sell, but will they do anything to improve his customers' eyesight? Encouraged by a self help book Mr Newbold decides to tell Mrs Featherstone how he really feels.
- Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch look to the future; Angela Merkel tries to stay strong and professional in a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron; Dame Judi Dench teaches fellow actor Mark Rylance the unexpected pleasures of being a national treasure; Tracey Ullman decides to confront a troll; the show reveals the dangers of hipster infestation.
- Will invites a woman he desires to the theatrical Academy Awards instead of his wife to witness his "triumph." Later, a sudden family tragedy makes him question his atheism. The day ends with a somber quote from his play "King John."
- German Chancellor Angela Merkel works on her poker face; Jerry Hall-Murdoch looks to apply financial lessons from her previous marriage to her new one; British Prime Minister Theresa May struggles to have a stern conversation with President Trump via video chat; French First Lady Brigitte Macron recalls the good old days; Camilla Parker Bowles has unexpected adventures in babysitting; contestants from "The Great British Bake Off" get serious with cake creations based on their dreams; and the show looks at the latest virtual-assistant incarnations.
- Will's attempt to fire one of his regular players for being too old, Kate's wish to marry a special kind of guy with both male and female qualities, and Greene's plan to arrest Will for treason mimic Will's new play "Julius Caesar."
- Will is in Stratford with his London friends when Susanna is invited to a masked ball. Too shy to approach the boy she fancies, Claude, she lets Kate take her place but things do not go as planned. So Will hatches a plan to make amends as well as dissuading his son Hamnet from enlisting and trying to match-make Kate and Kit though it all proves to be much ado about nothing.
- 2016–202029mTV-147.6 (134)TV EpisodeSheltering Kit, who has feigned his own death, Will is interrupted in writing 'The Merchant of Venice' by Kate, who has been on a rally to protest against the anti-immigration riots. Taking his lead from her Will decides that the money-lender in his new play should be a sympathetic Jew and soulful actor Wolf Hall is cast in the role. However, due to Greene's connivance, he does not last long in the role which reverts to caricature.
- 2016–202029mTV-147.7 (124)TV EpisodeAfter the success of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Will is urged to write another comedy and is annoyed when his friends find his new project 'Hamlet' to be hilarious. He is also angered when Greene excludes him from a proposed literary salon but this proves to be a cover for killing Kit. To save him Will agrees to help him feign his death, using the plot of 'Hamlet' whilst events inadvertently inspire 'Love's Labours Licked'.
- 2016–202029mTV-147.6 (139)TV EpisodeWill needs inspiration for his new play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Meanwhile, how can he get hold of some love potion, and where is Bottom going to put that stuffed donkey head?
- The British comedian looks back on his career and favorite characters.
- An isolated young boy and a decaying old film star are brought together by their shared love of the silver screen - and for a brief moment its magic seeps into their lives.
- Rupert receives a Father's Day surprise from Jerry. Jeremy Corbyn prepares for his biggest gig ever - Labour Live. Nanny takes special care of Jacob Rees-Mogg.
- The love story between Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall continues as does the most bizarre double-act in British politics - Jacob Rees-Mogg and his nanny. Michael Gove is trustworthy as usual.
- Jeremy Corbyn has an awkward meeting with an old friend. Angela Merkel wonders about her image. Donald Trump ships himself to England. The long-suffering nanny of Jacob Rees-Mogg also features.
- A trip to Scarborough provides Granville with the chance to combine business with pleasure. Back in the shop Leroy is in charge for the day - what could go wrong?
- Granville plans a night out at a pricey restaurant so he and Gastric can persuade Madge and Mavis to stay. It's time for Leroy to meet Beth's father. Eric and Cyril try to make their wives jealous.
- Madge is thinking of leaving the area and taking Mavis with her. Granville must give her a reason not to go while also trying to shift some jars of very sour crab-apple jelly.
- Granville tries to encourage Gastric's artistic side in a local art competition and has bought a lot of mystery tins of something - how to sell something when no-one knows what it is?
- Eric and Cyril try out their new tandem, Mavis takes Granville up on his offer of a tour of his Victorian cheese slicer collection, and Leroy has to dress up as a banana for business reasons.
- With the New Year comes new tech- hotspot underpants. Eric and Cyril try to help Mr Newbold out of The Black Widow's clutches; so Granville has to show Mr Newbold the grass isn't always greener.
- It's Christmas and everyone seems to have plans to leave town. This could leave Granville at the mercy of Mrs Featherstone. He must persuade everyone not to travel and to buy his wonky Christmas crackers.
- As Christmas approaches Will is in London rehearsing his new play 'Eighth Night' for the queen and is surprised that the usually hostile Greene is giving out presents, claiming it is because he is lonely and wants to cheer others. A sympathetic Will invites him, along with Kate and Kit, to join his family for the festivities but Greene has a sinister motive - to steal the present Will has bought for the queen, thereby ruining his career. Fortunately Anne has an idea to save her husband.
- Sharon Osbourne tries to understand the new "X Factor" rules; first day on the job for an unqualified British defense secretary; Theresa Skypes with Donald Trump; Nicola's secret operation to save Scotland; John attempts to prep Jeremy.
- Jeremy and John take part in "Gogglebox"; Theresa organizes the Conservative Christmas party; Dame Judi Dench discusses her latest film; Angela and Emmanuel Macron discuss Brexit; Nicola takes on Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses.
- John thinks Jeremy has changed; Theresa prepares for a Halloween party; the Macrons take a trip down memory lane; Angela works on her poker face.
- Will is desperate to make a good impression with the College of Heralds so that he can finally get a coat of arms. Befriending a dashing African prince by the name of Otello may provide Will with the means to climb the social ladder.
- Will is off to Stratford to get some writing done, but a visit from his terrifying old schoolteacher stirs up awful memories of the classroom. Marlowe and Greene are hunting for a Catholic spy.
- Will is tricked by his nemesis Robert Greene into writing a blood-soaked tragedy for a nobleman who only likes exotic romances. Will needs to write a new play and quickly. Kate is teaching Italian to Marlowe.
- Will is upset when everyone tells him that his new play is too far-fetched, so he decides to turn it into the first ever musical using the songs of Tudor music legend Thomas Morley.
- Will is thrilled with his new play about a bright, strong-headed young woman crushed into submission by the man in her life, Kate and Anne less so. Will decides to test the theme of the play out on his stroppy daughter.
- Will has finally finished writing Romeo and Juliet and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers. Burbage and Condell naturally see themselves as the leads, how to tell them they no longer pass muster?
- An annual lecture delivered by a key figure from the world of comedy sharing their experiences, helping to inspire others and addressing the problems and opportunities facing the industry.
- Award-winning comedian, novelist, playwright and film-maker Ben Elton delivers the inaugural lecture dedicated to the memory of the much-missed comic actor. Ben will focus on the joys of the sitcom.
- Tracey Ullman impersonates political figures as well as everyday people all reacting to the aftermath of the 2017 British election and one year anniversary of Brexit in this one-off satirical comedy special.
- A post-election, one year anniversary of Brexit comedy special.
- Angela bunks off her EU crisis meeting for an open top bus tour of London, an art gallery opens for troubled artist Sharon Utley, Dame Maggie Smith becomes a gamer, a man reports a mugging, Nicola kidnaps Andy Murray, Kay finds her cousin.
- Camilla looks after Princess Charlotte, the Murdochs pose for a family photo, Nicola Sturgeon kidnaps Simon Pegg, Dame Judi Dench gets into mischief at an awards banquet.
- Overzealous security guard Leah is on duty, Dame Judi Dench is left alone in a china shop, Nicola Sturgeon tries to steal both Angela's look and assistant Birgit, the Murdochs play Murdochopoly.
- Camilla goes shopping for jodhpurs, Kay and Mother survive a flood, The Ten Signs of Gentrification battle rap, and it's movie night at the Murdochs.
- Granville considers advertising and opens a delivery point for internet shopping. When Granville receives a particularly large order it gives him an idea that will allow Gastric to impress Madge - who is in a foul mood.
- Dame Judi Dench is finally apprehended, but will being a national treasure be enough to get her off the hook? Other sketches include a workaholic Clare Balding, Angela Merkel grieving Brexit and Nicola Sturgeon kidnapping JK Rowling.
- A mysterious woman is looking for Eric and his wife isn't convinced by his claims that he has no idea who she is. Meanwhile, Granville buys a job lot of turnips and tries to convince his customers of their medicinal value.
- Granville tries to sell a huge wheel of cheese that's past its sell-by-date. Fed up at delivering goods by bike, Leroy tries to get his dad to invest in a delivery van. Mrs Featherstone suggests advancing her relationship with Mr Newbold.
- Granville has some out-of-date Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to flog them to his sceptical customers. Madge thinks her house is haunted, maybe Gastric can help? Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy.
- Granville tries to sell some mints that are out of date, with results that set tongues wagging. Eric, Cyril and Mr Newbold try to prove to their womenfolk that they are men of adventure.
- Granville buys some devices on the cheap, they are supposed to create positive emotions. Mr Newbold has a problem with underwear and an underworld boss is looking for Leroy after his girlfriend makes Mrs Hussein jealous.
- Granville and Gastric find themselves acting as marriage guidance counsellors. Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind. Mrs Featherstone struggles to find the Christmas spirit.
- Clare Balding (Tracey Ullman) is in control of the BBC's holiday programming. She plays the best bits from series 1 of "Tracey Ullman's Show." Included in the special is Dame Maggie Smith's Christmas message to the nation.
- Set in the late 1950s, a young Hyacinth will be seen desperately trying to force her family to climb the social ladder.
- Investing in cargoes from the New World proves profitable, but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potatoes Will would rather invest in a new theatre forcing him to make a strange deal with Greene.
- An outbreak of the plague in London prompts Will and his friends to flee to Stratford, but on the journey north he meets three witches who make some strange predictions about his future.
- After completing his final sonnet, Will believes that literary immortality may be just around the corner. However, Anne may be unimpressed that the poems do not contain much about her.
- An invitation to Lord Southampton's party offers Will the chance to move up in the world. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to such an event? And are Greene's fashion tips a ruse?
- When Will's controversial new play goes missing the finger of blame points towards his friend Marlowe. Can Will come up with a way to recover it and given its politically sensitive content is that wise?
- Satirical Blackadderesque sitcom about how friends, family, historical circumstances, and his arch-rival Robert Greene, who first coined the derogatory term "upstart crow", influenced William Shakespeare to write his famous plays.
- Will is struggling to find inspiration for Romeo while also having to cope with an angry actor, an extremely annoying house-guest and with his family's not very helpful script suggestions.
- Granville plans to sell salami as an erotically charged new product - Yaggis. Cyril and Eric need some advice on how to impress their wives. Mrs Featherstone's search for a 4th husband is not going well.
- Nadiya Hussain reads Fabulous Pie, by Gareth Edwards.
- It is the day of Kevin's wedding, but he is the world's most reluctant bridegroom. Can Granville make sure he makes it to the church on time? The nuptials get Mrs Featherstone in the mood to find a 4th husband.
- Tracey Ullman returns to British screens with this new sketch show, introducing us to a slew of new comic characters and impersonations of celebrities.
- Love is in the air as Granville gets Gastric ready for a double date with Mavis and Madge. Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient.
- Granville discovers a flaw in the shop's security. Granville's plan to get Gastric and Madge together is hampered by Gastric's fondness for the home cooking of a near neighbour.
- Granville is having a sale, but only on old stock. Mrs Featherstone takes a fancy to a new resident in the street. Mavis comes up with a plan to invite Granville to her home for coffee.
- Granville gets more than he bargained for with a cheap Christmas tree. Later, the shopkeeper holds a cozy drinks party where he and Gastric try to get Madge into the festive spirit.
- Ray's wild outburst alarms Liz, as do new patient Bernie's habit of attacking her husband and Maurice's meddling in Lorrie's life. Phyllis is still oblivious to the real world but Jack seems to derive some comfort from digging himself a fox-hole in his parents' garden and Herbert is philosophical - as well as trying to importune Liz. The reappearance of ex-husband Don, threatening suicide unless Liz has him back, is also something she can do without but at least she gets Graham out of bed and walking.
- Liz finds that Graham has a girlfriend in the shy Janice and tries to encourage Billy to cook vegetables from her allotment though Tony's preference for the frozen variety thwarts her plan. Phyllis still fails to recognize Gary and Ray still prattles on about his musical past, including less than happy memories - whilst young Jack is also unsettled by recalling his time in Afghanistan. Herbert bemoans the loss of his sex drive and April bemoans the death of her cat Marilyn but at least Maurice is teaching Lorrie to dance, whether she wants to or not, and Liz has a girls' night out to look forward to.