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TV schedule Monday 16th December 2019

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Kimberly Wyatt, David Mitchell, David Baddiel, Rob Brydon, Ed Balls, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 1

This episode's guests are David Baddiel, Ed Balls, Jo Brand and Kimberly Wyatt.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, David Mitchell, Stephen Mangan, Rob Brydon, Mark Bonnar, Lee Mack, Anita Rani. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 2

The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Christmas Special

James gets mates Jamie, Jack, Freddie round for another unforgettable Christmas on A League Of Their Own. This year, formal wear is a must as it's all back to Jack's country manor for a super-posh Yuletide party. There's plenty of festive fun on the menu as they host Nigel Havers, Kriss Akabusi and David Seaman. Plus, they look back on their favourite moments from the last 12 series.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....

When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.

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The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch Incident

It'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?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 6 - Pictures

With Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett and Hannah Gadsby.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 1, Christmas Special

Tudur Owen looks through the archives to see how Wales has celebrated the festive season over the past 50 years. Featuring a grandmother who had her own festive grotto, a Christmas baby from 1971, a seasonal food hamper being sent to the Skerrie Islanders and a bus driver who keeps his passengers in the mood by wearing a tree on his head.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2018, Episode 1 - Exotic Mammy

It's the festive season once again in the Brown household, and Father Damian has organised a Christmas decoration contest to support the local football team.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sara Barron, Richard Osman, Dave Gorman, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 1 - Buy, Chew, Swallow, Poo, Repeat

In the first episode of his new series, Dave Gorman is joined by Richard Osman, Phil Wang and Sara Barron, as they take a deep dive into the details we usually miss.

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60 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping With Keith Lemon

In the bumper hour-long Christmas special, Keith picks out stocking fillers with Strictly star Michelle Visage, looks for gifts with singer Ella Eyre, heads off on a food shop with Johnny Vegas, and finds the perfect party dress with Holly Willoughby.

BBC Two 10:30pm
5 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk & Other Humans On 2019, Episode 1

In this first instalment, Philomena and the Other Humans look at Greta Thunberg and climate change issues.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Elis James: Funny Nation. Elis James

Elis James: Funny Nation

Episode 2

Elis explores the history of Welsh comedy from the early days in pubs, village halls and theatres to the mainstream on Live At The Apollo.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Linda Walsh (Demi Isaac Oviawe), Siobhan Walsh (Jennifer Barry), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Orla Walsh (Orla Fitzgerald), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Principal Barry Walsh (PJ Gallagher)

The Young Offenders

Series 2, Episode 6

The baby is due and everyone is frustrated with the nonstop arguing of both families, so an ill-advised weekend break for all is organised.

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Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Jon Richardson, Alexander Armstrong, Nicky Morgan, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 9 - Election Special

Alexander Armstrong hosts this post-election special, with guests Jon Richardson and Nicky Morgan.

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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Celia Devonshire (Rula Lenska), Julian Devonshire (Steve Pemberton), Kathy Devonshire (Jessica Raine), Klaus (Reece Shearsmith), Toby Devonshire (George Bedford). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Devil Of Christmas

Julian Devonshire, his pregnant wife Kathy, their son Toby and mother in law Celia arrive at the alpine chalet for a family holiday.

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QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 9 - Creatures

With Helen Atkinson-Wood, Andy Hamilton and Bill Bailey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, Episode 11 - Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Bublé, Coldplay

Dame Judi Dench says she thinks Idris Elba might be the next Bond, Jennifer Hudson talks about the emotion of singing, Matthew McConaughey jokes about Britishisms he learnt, Hugh Grant says he couldn't resist playing a detective for a tabloid newspaper, Michael Bublé reveals he starts Christmas in October and Coldplay perform live in the studio.

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Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Christmas 2002, Christmas Special

One woman learns it's pretty important to wear a bra when playing football. Another makes an interesting grooming choice. And a group of somewhat undignified inner-city monks.

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90 min
Romesh's Look Back To The Future. Image shows from L to R: Tom Davis, Romesh Ranganathan, Gino D'Acampo, Jo Brand. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Romesh's Look Back To The Future

Episode 1 - 2019

Romesh Ranganathan invites Murder In Successville star Tom Davis, comedian Jo Brand and chef Gino D'Acampo to review predictions for 2019 that they made in January. Now that the year is coming to a close, they look back at their guesses and see who saw it all coming and whose crystal ball was on the blink.

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