TV schedule for 2nd December 2020 (full list)

6:50am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 26 - Timmy's Spring Surprise

It is gardening time at the nursery and Harriet hands out seeds to everyone.

7:10am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

When the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!

7:15am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-Karaoke

As it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.

7:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

7:30am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 1

Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.

7:30am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 48 - Go Jet Academy: Symbiosis Shrink Down

While Xuli and Kyan brush up on their Vroomster skills, Tala, Lars and Foz help the Academy's banana crop by removing some vines that were constricting the trees. Nearby, Glitch prepares a picnic for Ubercorn.

7:45am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 13 - Loyalty

Sharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.

7:55am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road Trip

Bob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.

8:20am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 2

Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 6 - Climate-Mate

Robert tries hard to get his latest Climate-mate invention working properly, in order to cool down the temperature in Justin's House!

8:50am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad Computer

George finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.

8:55am (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 9 - Friends & Neighbours

Whilst Betty and Trevor are away on holiday, squatters take up residence in their home. On their return, the Lewises are understandably distressed, and Sid and Jean take them in.

9am (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For Mickey

When Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.

9:05am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 20 - The Coat

When Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.

9:20am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas Suit

Richard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 9 - More About Up

The Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.

9:30am (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 10 - Well, Well, Well...

It's all hands to the pots and buckets when the sitting room unexpectedly springs a leak. Sid calls the water board for help, but soon finds a group of local archaeologists in residence.

9:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 2 - Special Delivery

Mrs. Wicket demands that Bean stay in to take delivery of a new lounge chair. He is forced to dress up as Mrs. Wicket to make sure it is delivered!

10am (repeat)

Robin's Nest

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Little Competition

The competition from the eating house next door proves to be more than Robin bargained for.

10am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

10am (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 3

Mim's catering skills are put to the test when the team turn up on her doorstep for a meeting that Roger's not told her about. She gets even more upset when she overhears the men saying that they don't intend to take their wives away on the next trip.

10:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's Life

Mr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?

10:15am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

It is Richard's day off so Sooty and Sweep have helped him prepare a picnic. But with Sooty-Stig driving the campervan, a flat tyre and no petrol, will Richard ever get a peaceful drive in the country?

10:30am (repeat)

Happy Go Lovely

A repeat of this 1951 film.

10:30am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 3, Episode 6 - Climb The Greasy Pole (Part 2)

Pop finds himself the target of a dirty tricks campaign, and Mariette is convinced that Charley is having an affair.

11:05am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 5 - Car Wash

Danny and Mick's dad Clive has turned up with a sure-fire money maker: a car wash in the customer car park!

11:15am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller Disco

Danny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.

11:25am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's Day

Love is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.

11:55am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's Christmas

It's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?

12:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?

12:25pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 10 - Timmy's Tractor

Timmy is proud of his splendid scrap tractor, made using a cereal box, toilet roll and jam jar lids.

12:35pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 5, Christmas Special - Porky's

It's Christmas Eve, and when Ben returns home with the next few days' shopping, he has a proud announcement for the family: they'll be eating the freshest, juiciest pork imaginable. There's just one problem...

1:15pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.

1:55pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas Suit

Richard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.

2:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

3:10pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 3 - The World's Strongest Diddy

Love blossoms Diddy-style in First Dates. We discover that Vets Do the Funniest Things and who will win the title The World's Strongest Diddy?

3:25pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's Block

Dennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.

3:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 5 - Dreamhouse

Terry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.

3:50pm (repeat)

The Pot Carriers

A repeat of this 1962 film.

4pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea Man

Dave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.

4:15pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A Plane

Dave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.

4:20pm (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 3 - Undercover Customer

Joy calls in an undercover customer to check on her team - leaving Danny and Mick suspecting everybody.

4:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's Christmas

It's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?

4:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster Mountain

Bob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 49 - Puffin Patrol, Iceland

The Go Jetters are going to Westman Islands, Iceland, where the world's largest colony of Atlantic puffins gathers every year.

5:10pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

5:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School Walkies

While her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.

5:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 7 - A Surprise For Jean

As Jean longs for a few surprises from Lionel, Alistair comes up with a plan to give her the surprise treat of a lifetime.

6pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Commodore

Hyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.

6:30pm (repeat)

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.

6:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At Properties

Thinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.

6:55pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIII

We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.

7:10pm (repeat)

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.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)

Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.

7:25pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 2 - Special Delivery

Mrs. Wicket demands that Bean stay in to take delivery of a new lounge chair. He is forced to dress up as Mrs. Wicket to make sure it is delivered!

7:25pm (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 10 - Captain Hank And The Last Picks

Hank has been drinking cans of Goodness Fizz in order to win games equipment for the school.

7:30pm
30 min

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.

7:30pm (repeat)

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.

7:30pm (repeat)

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.

7:40pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's Life

Mr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?

7:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 4

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

7:50pm (repeat)

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!

7:50pm (repeat)

So Awkward Files

Episode 4 - Martha and Jas

Martha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell the truth.

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 5 - Of All The Harbours In All The Towns

An old flame of Joan's sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet. But John Slater is seriously ill with a life-threatening heart condition.

8pm (repeat)

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.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 3

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

9pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

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.

9pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 7 - Legit Glass

Mawaan Rizwan is not at all fazed when faced with a task involving office chairs, chickens and remote control cars, although the same cannot be said of his rivals. Daisy May Cooper tries to decipher mysterious messages from Richard Herring, and Katherine Parkinson is baffled by a giant marble.

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.

9pm (repeat)

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.

9:55pm (repeat)

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.

10pm (repeat)

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 5, Episode 5 - Racket

Gash and Screech's love for noise lands the Nesbitts in deep trouble with the law.

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.

10pm (repeat)

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.

10pm
50 min

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.

10:30pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, spoof comedy Scot Squad sees city cops PC McLaren and PC Fletcher involved in an undercover drugs bust; rural officers MacKay and McIntosh get a whiff of something dodgy on a local farm; and it's tough at the top as Chief Commissioner Miekelson chooses a new slogan.

10:40pm (repeat)

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.

10:45pm (repeat)

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.

11pm (repeat)

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.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 1

It's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner.

11:05pm (repeat)

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.

11:20pm (repeat)

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.

11:20pm (repeat)

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.

Midnight (repeat)

What A Carry On

Episode 4

A riot of laughs feature in this compilation from the hit Carry On film series.

12:20am (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Christmas Special

Beth and Eric are hoping to have a quiet festive feast on their own.

12:20am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 4

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Richard Osman and Joan Bakewell.

12:30am (repeat)

What A Carry On

Episode 5

A riot of laughs feature in this compilation from the hit Carry On film series.

12:40am (repeat)

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Episode 6 - Laura Whitmore & Chris Kamara

Keith gets a yoga lesson from presenter Laura Whitmore and explores a wildlife park with football pundit and presenter Chris Kamara.

12:45am (repeat)

Curry & Chips. Arthur Blenkinsop (Eric Sykes). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 8 - Eric Sykes

A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.

1am (repeat)

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.

1am (repeat)

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 3 - City Of The Future In South Korea

Russell and his mum, Ninette, are in the City of the Future. They're in High-Tech Seoul in South Korea and are taking control of and corrupting a Mega-Robot, joining a crew of cosplayers as a drug addled hedgehog and a pint-sized plumber as well as going on their own Virtual Killing spree across the city.

1:20am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.

1:20am (repeat)

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.

1:30am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 11

After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.

1:45am (repeat)

The Double

Comedy drama written and directed by Richard Ayoade, based on the story by 19th Century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

1:50am (repeat)

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.

2am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 12

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.

2am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 5

With Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Frankie Boyle, Les Dennis and Big Brother celebrity Chantelle Houghton.

2am
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series P, Episode 3 - Piecemeal

With Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips and Gyles Brandreth.

2:30am (repeat)

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.

2:35am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 6

With Johnny Vegas, Christian Slater, Rob Rouse and Lauren Laverne.

3am (repeat)

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.

3am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 3 - Udder Fudge

Sally Phillips, Desiree Burch and Jessica Knappett join Dave to try to unscramble the seemingly scrambled.

3:05am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Routines by comedians including Sarah Keyworth, Maisie Adam, Russell Kane, Nigel Ng, Harriet Kemsley, Marlon Davis and Bobby Mair are reconstructed as sketches.

TV schedule Wednesday 2nd December 2020

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