Schedule Monday 11th January 2021
8:10am10 min
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 6 - Bot BotSalesman Mr Smallman wants to sell his new robot Bot-Bot to the leisure centre.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 23, Episode 1 - In Praise Of FliesProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by David Baddiel, fly champion Erica McAlister and zoologist Matthew Cobb to sing the praises of those most maligned of all insects, the flies.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 25, Episode 1David Mitchell is joined by Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, and Holly Walsh are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as London, divorce, names and bats.
7pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...
7:40pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 3Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.
8pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 6 - Shooting PainsMainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 4This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.
8:30pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest CutSusan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?
9pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ArrivalFollowing the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm60 min
Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema: British Comedy
The critic examines the tropes of British comedies. Mark argues that they win laughs by tapping into the public's abiding national preoccupations, from rooting for the underdog to the subversion of class and manners, as well as the audience's fascination with comedy and crime, and pastiches and parodies that take the big beasts of Hollywood down a peg or two.
9:40pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of PraiseGeraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.
9:45pm15 min
Staged
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Dirty MochynsThe actors spot an opportunity to sabotage the show and while David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, Michael is overjoyed to discover how they feel about him. Anna and Georgia consider their options.
10pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 1Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
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.
10:15pm65 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon EvansGreg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.
10:45pm
(repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
Series 1, Episode 1Chaser, stand-up comedian and TV trivia genius Paul Sinha hosts a TV-themed comedy quiz show, joined by team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett. Taking part in this first edition are Denise van Outen, Adil Ray, Catherine Tyldesley and Josh Widdicombe, who all compete to test their TV knowledge.
11pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 5 - Another SpoonJo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?
11:20pm
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - On The PullJeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.
11:50pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ArrivalFollowing the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!
Midnight
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 5In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.