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TV schedule Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (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 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (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.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 2 - Transport

Tudur's back with more wonderful Welsh telly clips, this week looking at all forms of transport: from the steam railways that sprung up to service quarries, to the private motor car.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Wet Eric (Johnny Vegas), Granville (David Jason)

Still Open All Hours

Series 6, Episode 3

Mrs Featherstone decides the time has come to learn to drive - if only she can find an instructor prepared to give her more than one lesson.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, James Acaster, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 4

The guests on this episode are Susie Dent, Bob Mortimer, Ore Oduba and Stacey Solomon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Deadly Dance - Part 1

Business has been booming ever since Agatha solved the mystery surrounding the haunting of Ivy Hall. However, she's left in a foul mood when she discovers the newspaper article about her recent exploits has been sabotaged by Inspector Wilkes who claims she's nothing more than an amateur who got lucky.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Fay Ripley, David Mitchell, Melvin Odoom, Rob Brydon, James Acaster, Lee Mack, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 3

The guests on this episode are James Acaster, Gabby Logan, Melvin Odoom and Fay Ripley.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' Mammy

Mrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 3 - Piecemeal

With Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips and Gyles Brandreth.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: George Felliet (Adam Garcia), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Deadly Dance - Part 2

The case grows more complex when a would-be assassin drops dead in Agatha's kitchen, but the target of the killer still needs to be determined.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Johnny Vegas, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 6

Lucy remembers the time she was in an episode of Doctors acting alongside Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Jon's never seen the footage. Until now.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Friends

This week, amongst the audience are the most cherished people Emily's life, as the show's theme is friends. We learn why their group dub Emily 'the naughty one', and she shocks them in return by sharing some of the ridiculous and raunchy escapades they've gotten up to over their 19 years of friendship.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (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

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Some People With Jokes. Copyright: BBC

Some People With Jokes

Series 2, Episode 4 - Some Dog Owners With Jokes

Dog owners from around Britain tell their favourite jokes. We take the ruff with the smooth as these canine cackle merchants prove it's not just the dogs that are barking. It's the Crufts of Comedy with these wags and there are plenty of shaggy dog stories.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Tim Minchin. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 11

Join Russell as he looks at our world, unpicking covid rules for Christmas and alleged US election fraud. Plus, he chats to comedian Tim Minchin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

The Fast Show Night, Documentary - Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show

The stories behind the genesis of the characters such as Ron Manager, the jazz-club host, and Rowley Birkin.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Mean Bean

First: Velcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.

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