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Helen and her teenage son Zach don't really get on, until a random act of kindness brings the mysterious Bob to their front door. He seems to understand their problems and offers to help, but what effect will spending time with this kindly stranger have on their lives? Starring Jessica Hynes and Noah Valentine

Animation looking at the impact the Wise Owl public information films from the 1970s had on young people, told through the eyes of Ronnie, who has spent his entire life trying to do the right thing. Starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith

Deborah's new student friends make Gary feel long in the tooth and turn Tony green with envy. As ever, the lads latch onto a mature and responsible solution to their problems - this time it is a night out at a rave. Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey, Leslie Ash and Caroline Quentin star

The shopkeeping comedy returns with a festive instalment. Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, while Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind. Meanwhile, Mrs Featherstone struggles to get into the Christmas spirit and Kath attempts to bring the street together as one harmonious choir of carollers to beat Finkle Street once and for all - but does Granville have a trick up his sleeve to help them out? Starring David Jason, Tim Healy, James Baxter and Stephanie Cole

Boycie senses an opportunity to get himself knighted when Marlene becomes heavily involved in charity work. Enlisting the help of their staff, Marlene tries to make it happen using her contacts, but achieving her husband's dream turns out to be harder than expected. Comedy, starring John Challis

Captain Peacock becomes friendly with Mr Rumbold's secretary and Mrs Peacock descends on the store to discover just how close they really are - prompting Young Mr Grace to call a board of inquiry to discover the truth. Shop-floor comedy, starring Frank Thornton, John Inman and Mollie Sugden

In the final episode of Roy Clarke's long-running comedy, everyone prepares for the wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries he has forgotten something important

Granville decides a fashion makeover is needed to impress Stephanie from the local boutique, but Arkwright's meddling soon puts paid to any romantic dalliance. Roy Clarke's classic comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason

Hyacinth decides to share her unparalleled experience of being the perfect hostess by advertising her talents in the local newspaper. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge

Not content with Jonesy's delivery van for safe and efficient transport, the bumbling platoon members decide to boost their defences and procure an armoured car. Classic comedy first aired in 1969, starring Clive Dunn, Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Mainwaring and Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze. Remake of the classic sitcom, starring Kevin McNally, Robert Bathurst and Kevin Eldon

Captain Peacock becomes friendly with Mr Rumbold's secretary and Mrs Peacock descends on the store to discover just how close they really are - prompting Young Mr Grace to call a board of inquiry to discover the truth. Shop-floor comedy, starring Frank Thornton, John Inman and Mollie Sugden

The shopkeeping comedy returns with a festive instalment. Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, while Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind. Meanwhile, Mrs Featherstone struggles to get into the Christmas spirit and Kath attempts to bring the street together as one harmonious choir of carollers to beat Finkle Street once and for all - but does Granville have a trick up his sleeve to help them out? Starring David Jason, Tim Healy, James Baxter and Stephanie Cole

Granville decides a fashion makeover is needed to impress Stephanie from the local boutique, but Arkwright's meddling soon puts paid to any romantic dalliance. Roy Clarke's classic comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Mainwaring and Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze. Remake of the classic sitcom, starring Kevin McNally, Robert Bathurst and Kevin Eldon

In the final episode of Roy Clarke's long-running comedy, everyone prepares for the wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries he has forgotten something important

Tony feels depressed thanks to his ever-expanding waistline and Gary's secret stash of cash. Comedy, starring Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey, Leslie Ash and Caroline Quentin

Lee and Tim are excited to discover a lesbian couple living in their building and invite them over to dinner. However, the immature friends are unprepared for the effect one of the women has on Lucy. Sitcom, starring Lee Mack, Sally Bretton and Tim Vine

Animation looking at the impact the Wise Owl public information films from the 1970s had on young people, told through the eyes of Ronnie, who has spent his entire life trying to do the right thing. Starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith

Dr Jasper Parkway has booked an overnight stay in a reputedly haunted church on Christmas Eve. However, he is joined by unwanted guests. Comedy drama, written by and starring Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, with Shobna Gulati and Simon Callow

East End villains Harry and Annie Blackwood were rotten to the core and did some truly horrible things when they were alive. Now, their sons want to discover the truth about them. What secrets did they take to their grave? Comedy drama, written by and starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, with Anita Dobson and Phil Daniels