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TV schedule Friday 20th December 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show. Over the course of the show, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 1 - Culture And Sophistication

Lenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Still Open All Hours. Mrs Rossi (Sue Holderness)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 6

Gastric spends the night at Madge's house, but has he found the path to her best bedroom?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 - The Virgin Mammy

With Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 10

Charlie Brooker assumes the role of host, with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett and comedian Phil Wang joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Sandi Toksvig, Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 11 - Potpourri

With Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus and Rhod Gilbert.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's Christmas

What'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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jay Blades, David Mitchell, Sue Johnston, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Alice Levine. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 5

Jay Blades, Sue Johnston, Bob Mortimer and Alice Levine are the guests this time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 8

Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news quiz from Johnstone, in which panellists Athena Kugblenu, Ashley Storrie, Alistair Barrie and Jim Smith take a satirical swipe at the week's news agenda in Scotland and across the UK.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Christmas Special

Host Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis mark the end of 2019 with a special show looking back on the year's events along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series X.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 18, Episode 9

Lorraine Kelly and Tom Allen join the regulars for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Rajesh (Neil D'Souza)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Christmas Special

Walter is obsessed with Christmas, hosting the annual Easmon party alongside Agnes with Bagpipes providing a British smorgasbord of cuisine to the West African party.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
The State Of It. Robert Florence. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

The State Of It

Episode 5 - Sesh

Get some tunes on and crack open your carry out because this week's The State Of It delves deep into the sesh.

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

Cunk On...

Cunk & Other Humans On 2019, Episode 5

Philomena and co. look back over the tumultuous domestic political events of 2019.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 11 - Christmas Special 2019

This year, James is sending Jamie, Freddie and Romesh off to Austria to face a series of traditional Austrian challenges.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, Christmas Special - Henry Cavill, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Daisy Ridley, Robbie Williams

Henry Cavill talks about doing his own stunts; Ruth Jones says she feels very empowered by Nessa; Rob Brydon says the new Gavin & Stacey is the happiest job he has ever done; Daisy Ridley reveals how emotional the last day of filming Star Wars was; and Robbie Williams performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Hot Misogynist (Ray Fearon), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 5

Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad's wedding hangs in the balance.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

Russell Howard he rounds up the decade, chats with Emmy-nominated Succession star Brian Cox, and goes trampolining with Emily Atack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Ebenezer Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

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