Schedule Thursday 16th December 2021
5:30pm30 min
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 9 - Ways To Pull Off A HeistWhile attempting to cheat in his maths exam, Ted has his calculator confiscated and is faced with retrieving it from Mr Rodman.
6pm
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QI
Series Q, Episode 4 - Queasy QuacksSandi looks at quacks with Stephen K Amos, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Claudia Winkleman.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas CrowThe Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Relativity
Series 3, Episode 6Holly and Jane are both back at home, as Pete and Jane try to work things out. Ian and Chloe have made it up, Ken and Margaret are relieved to have their house back. So celebrations for Holly's 18th birthday look set to go swimmingly- until the vegan cake debacle. Even a brief appearance by Richard Osman can't lighten the mood.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
8pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
8pm60 min
There's Something About Movies
Series 4, Christmas SpecialAlan Carr hosts a festive special of the film quiz, with Thomas Brodie Sangster, Susan Wokoma and James Acaster joining Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen. One round sees the panellists recreating Christmas classics including Miracle On 34th Street, It's A Wonderful Life and Die Hard.
8:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 5The guests on this episode are Steve Davis, Craig Parkinson, Sara Pascoe and Claudia Winkleman.
9pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's MemoriesWhen a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?
9pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJsRob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.
9pm60 min
One Night In...
Episode 1 - Alton TowersAlex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe spend the night at some of the UK's most exciting attractions with no other visitors around, starting inside major theme park Alton Towers where they are joined by comedian Roisin Conaty. The trio roam the Staffordshire facility's grounds and enjoy after-hours high jinks, but whether they will be brave enough to ride some of the world's most thrilling and scariest rollercoasters - such as Oblivion - remains to be seen.
9:20pm
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9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Christmas SpecialRussell talks Boris's COVID Christmas plans, chats to The Matrix's Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and First Dates' Fred Sirieix. With music from Flo & Joan.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 20, Highlights Special - Christmas SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis feature in a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring fond favourites, outtakes and other previously unseen bits.
10pm65 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Christmas SpecialRonan Keating, Katherine Ryan, Richard Blackwood and Johnny Vegas join host Keith Lemon and team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for festive fun and games.
10pm65 min
I Literally Just Told You
Series 1, Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening. With each correct answer adding more cash to a prize pot of a maximum £25,000, the competitors have to keep their focus and remember the things they've seen and heard just minutes before. In the dramatic finale, the remaining two contestants set each other questions. Those compiling the posers include The Sky At Night's Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
10:20pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
11pm
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Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's ChristmasWhat's a three-bird roast? And why the sudden need for a new sofa? Micky explores our craze for Christmas, finding some strange traditions along the way.
11pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 3Gary Delaney returns to join the Mock The Week regulars, with Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
11pm30 min
...At The Stand
Fred At The Stand 4, Episode 4Fred MacAulay is joined this week by Anuvab Pal, Krystal Evans, Richard Morton, Thanyia Moore and Mark Nelson.
11pm
(repeat)
The Two Ronnies: Ronnie Corbett's Lost Tapes
Documentary about Ronnie Corbett, utilising unseen material from his family collection.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 3Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
11:45pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy ChristmasWith the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.