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Schedule Sunday 27th December 2020

Netflix 8am
70 min
Death To 2020. Tennyson Foss (Hugh Grant)

Death To...

Episode 1 - Death To 2020

A comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was - and perhaps still is? This landmark documentary-style special weaves together a chorus of narration from some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage spanning the past 12 months.

BBC Local Radio 1pm
60 min
Roy Hudd

Celebrating The Life Of Roy Hudd

In a tribute to the comedian, actor and entertainer Roy Hudd, who died in 2020, Georgy Jamieson looks back at his life and career in TV, stage and radio for BBC Radio Suffolk.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Big Broadcast. Copyright: BBC

Big Broadcast

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sex

When the station is threatened with closure by the League of Decency, Katherine Hepburn responds in style.

Channel 5 logo 7:40pm (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Secret Life Of... David Jason: A Tribute

Sue Johnston narrates a look at the life and career of much-loved TV and sitcom star Sir David Jason.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

We Love...

Episode 4 - We Love Only Fools And Horses

A joyous celebration and nostalgic look back at arguably Britain's all-time favourite sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Anuvab Pal, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 3 - Quarrels

Sandi Toksvig quarrels with Aisling Bea, Jason Manford, Anuvab Pal and Alan Davies.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
QI. Chris McCausland. Copyright: Talkback

QI

Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!

Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 11 - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode packed with some of the best bits from the series.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Emily Atack, Leigh Francis, Laura Whitmore

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Highlights Special - The Boris Briefing

In a highlights episode, Keith Lemon addresses the nation as Boris Johnson during one of his daily briefings. He talks viewers through some of the best bits of the panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Wild (Simon Bird), Tina Taylor (Harriet Webb), The One-Eyed man (Hugh Bonneville), Emily Verma (Natalie Dew), Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Terry Chino (Craig Parkinson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

A repeat-run of the first series.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

BBC Two 10:45pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Sara Pascoe Live: LadsLadsLads. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Sara Pascoe Live: LadsLadsLads

Stand-up comedy from Sara Pascoe, exploring love, sex and doing both alone.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 10 - Clumpsy Swayey Clumsy Man

It's the final episode of Series 8 and one of the five intrepid comics is set to win Greg Davies's gorgeous golden head. Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about. The Taskmaster's loyal lickspittle Alex Horne stands by, gripping his tablet for dear life.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Anansi Boys. Image shows from L to R: Charlie (Jacob Anderson), Mr Nancy (Lenny Henry), Spider (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). Copyright: BBC

Anansi Boys

Episode 1

Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's mythical fantasy about trickster god Anansi and his unsuspecting son Charlie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

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