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Television

TV schedule Wednesday 4th December 2019

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Frank Skinner, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 3 - Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat, Rochelle Humes

Jimmy Carr, Steven Moffat and Rochelle Humes compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including sandy beaches, other people's opinions and being Scottish.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Frank Skinner, Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe

Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 10

Shaun and Marcellina met how many modern day romances start - through Instagram DMs! The couple became inseparable when their first date turned into 6 days, but will the round 'Face Your Demons' addressing side chicks and old flames, put distance between the pair?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Roisin Conaty, Sally Phillips

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 6 - John

Josh is joined by Miles Jupp and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by Sally Phillips and Roisin Conaty. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Mark Brown (Pat Shields). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?

Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Lucille Ball. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 8 - Lucille Ball

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It'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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy Christmas

With the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Scot Squad

Special - The Chief's Election Interviews

Chief Commissioner Miekelson talks to politicians ahead of the election, and offers some of his own advice.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 3

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Nish Kumar and Ed Gamble.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves

Vic & Bob's Big Night Out

Series 2, Episode 2

This week we witness a welcome return for Novelty Island, a special rendition of That's Magic, as well as an appearance from Michael Portillo as you have never seen him before.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Catherine Tate's Nan. Nan (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Nanger Management

Nan's aggressive attitude finally gets her into trouble with the police and she's forced to attend anger management classes.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 3 - Rainbow Trout (Derbyshire Wye)

In the beautiful Monsal Valley in Derbyshire, Paul teaches Bob how to fly-fish for wild rainbow trout.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound, Dave Gorman, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 7 - Shot Through The Face With A Cannon

Dave Gorman is joined by Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound and Katherine Ryan.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)

Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Catherine Tate's Nan. Nan (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Episode 1 - 300 Years Of French And Saunders

Dragged up all the way from the ocean bed, national treasures Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are back together this festive season for a special 30th anniversary clip show bursting with brand new material, greatest hits, hilarious rarities, and even some never before seen footage.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, Frank Skinner, Chris Kamara. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 5 - Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara, Nish Kumar

Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara and Nish Kumar compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including bread in restaurants, downloading music and ex-partners.

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