Schedule Tuesday 5th January 2021
8:10am10 min
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 2 - The StatueChris Kamara unveils a statue of himself, which looks nothing like him.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series Q, Episode 6 - Quests: Part IWith Alan Carr, Phill Jupitus and Alice Levine. Find out who put the raisins in Fruit 'n' Fibre, marvel at a Bolivian frog named Romeo (he dances modern jazz but never smiles), and learn the identity of the closest planet to Earth (we know you think you know it... but you don't).
6:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
6:30pm
(repeat)
Beta Female
Episode 1 - PilotSitcom hinging on a young Asian woman's desire to be all these things and more - to keep her mum and dad happy by allowing her to believe that she and her boyfriend don't live together, and to keep her boyfriend happy by getting a job and contributing to the rent. Like many women of her background and age, Amna wants to have her differences acknowledged, but to be treated the same as everyone else. From work to love to family to social media, Amna walks a tightrope of identity.
7pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14thDel's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...
7:40pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
7:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
9pm
(repeat)
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 3 - ContestWith only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
9:30pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 4 - ApocalypseA fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.
9:45pm15 min
Staged
Series 2, Episode 2 - Long Time, No SeeAfter discovering the plan, David and Michael are dismayed to learn news about who will be carrying on without them. The guys are also upset to find out how well Simon is doing without them.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
10pm
(repeat)
Derry Girls
Series 1, Episode 116-year-old Erin wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge; the Quinn family are distraught - it's a huge inconvenience and Aunt Sarah may not even be able to get to her sunbed session.
10:20pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian ClaryOmid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.
10:30pm15 min
Comedy Catalysts
Series 2, Episode 2 - Jen Brister On French & SaundersMulti award-winning comic Harriet Kemsley invites her peers to celebrate the trailblazing comedians who inspired them to pick up the mic. This episode features Jen Brister celebrating the groundbreaking partnership of French & Saunders.
10:35pm
(repeat)
10:45pm
(repeat)
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.
11pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The MicrowaveIt's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.
11pm30 min
The News From Nowhere
Rob Wilfort leads the cast in a sketch show that dissects the reality of modern country life, drilling a few holes in the metropolitan view of rural society on the way.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 2 - I Know Thee Not, Old ManThis week Will has to confront a demon from his past when his former schoolmaster comes to stay uninvited, much to the disgust of his wife Anne. Meanwhile Marlowe is on the hunt for Roman Catholic spies - but he seems to be rather more interested in ale and pies.
Midnight
(repeat)
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 3 - ContestWith only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.
Midnight
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.