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TV schedule Sunday 29th December 2019

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 3 - Salmon (River Tay, Scotland)

The duo set out on Scotland's River Tay in the hope of realising Bob's childhood dream of catching a salmon.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Perch (Upper Tamar Lake, Devon And Cornwall)

Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch in the Upper Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall and Devon border.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Eddie The Eagle. Michael 'Eddie' Edwards (Taron Egerton)

Eddie The Eagle

Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Fleur Murphy (Chloe Davison), Eleesha Rahad (Grace McIntosh). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Flashbacks, Episode 1 - Hello Goodbye

To celebrate the milestone of the show's 100th episode, cast members past and present take time out to enjoy their favourite moments from the show. With amazing entrances, emotional farewells and some smoochy stuff along the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
120 min
Peter Kay

Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words

Biographical documentary looking at the life and work of comedian Peter Kay.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 5, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Comedians At The King's. Copyright: Dabster Productions

The Comedians At The King's

Episode 2

Stand-up comedy from some of the country's funniest comedians, including Gary Little, Jojo Sutherland, John Moloney, Ninia Benjamin and Andy Askins.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 1

Compilation of the best bits from series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces, including Aisling Bea and Richard Osman.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Al Murray. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane

Al Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.

It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Ola, Emily Atack, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Jamie Laing, Natasia Demetriou, Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts the Christmas special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe and guests Emily Atack, Ola the Comedian, Natasia Demetriou and Jamie Laing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Liz Bonnin, David Mitchell, Stephen Merchant, Rob Brydon, Ranj Singh, Lee Mack, Sharon Osbourne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

In a festive edition of the panel show, David Mitchell is joined by Liz Bonnin and Stephen Merchant while Lee Mack is joined by Sharon Osbourne and Dr Ranj Singh.

BBC Two 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 3

Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:05am
45 min version
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, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For You

A compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs in highlights of the year's shows.

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