Television
TV schedule Thursday 20th December 2018
5pm15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
6pm
(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.
6pm15 min
Diddy TV
Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy ChristmasChristmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!
6:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
7pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern MenDel buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.
7:20pm
(repeat)
QI
Series B, Christmas Special - BirthSpecial Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.
8pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 11John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment
Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.
8:30pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 12John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
9pm3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 20 - Cookies For Santa By Jon RichardsonJon Richardson has dressed up for Christmas. He wishes he hadn't and now thinks this is the last time he will ever be on television.
9pm
(repeat)
Through The Keyhole
Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon rifles through three celebrity homes, sniffing out seasonal clues to help the star-studded studio panel guess the identity of the owner. Getting in the Christmas spirit with Keith are soap star and pop star Shayne Ward, model Kelly Brook and comedian Johnny Vegas.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Christmas Special - A League Of Their Own Christmas PartyChristmas means cricket for James and the ALOTO boys as they hit the stumps for a fun-packed festive fixture for charity.
9:05pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 2 - BabysittingLucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 3 - CarLee's hopes for a stress-free ferry trip to France with Lucy and the children are dashed when they don't leave enough time for the car journey.
10pm
(repeat)
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 Undiscovered Tony Hancock
Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and work of Tony Hancock.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu VeeJamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Highlights Special - Celebrity Juice: 10 Years Of Best BitsKeith Lemon takes a look back at all the best, most-juiciest bits of Celebrity Juice's illustrious 10-year history. So expect to see all the best games, gags and mayhem from 10 years of Celebrity Juice.
10pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, SpecialWhat a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 2Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.
10:35pm
(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.
11pm
(repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
11pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Christmas SpecialJames Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.
11:15pm
(repeat)
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
11:15pm
(repeat)
I'll Get This
A selection of episodes from the comic restarurant game.
11:55pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.