TV schedule for 8th December 2020 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 4, Episode 2 - Conduct Unbecoming

The intrepid trio come to the rescue when Dr. Thorpe examines a woman patient without a nurse present.

6:50am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 7 - Timmy Finds Aliens

Timmy and his friends make a collage of the moon, complete with green aliens.

7:10am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside Favourite

Bitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.

7:15am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The Law

Tracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.

7:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bot Battles

There's relief all around when Penfold's pilfering of Squawk's gadgets and clandestine late night trips to shady warehouses turns out to preparation for his taking part in 'bot battles'.

7:30am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 2, Episode 1

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

7:30am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian Ocean

Grandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.

7:45am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over Matter

Dorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.

7:55am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sinking Feeling

When heavy things are put on soft surfaces like sand, they sometimes sink. Spreading the weight across a bigger surface area can help to stop that sinking feeling, so we're making sand shoes from cardboard and ribbon.

8am (repeat)

Rotten To The Core

A repeat of this 1965 film.

8:15am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock

Boycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 10 - Just Us

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to spend the day with all their friends, but wake to discover that nobody is there.

8:50am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called Gareth

The Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.

9am (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Morning After The Night Before

Sid and Trevor wake up, somewhat the worse for drink, with more than a few items of unknown origin now present in the house. From furniture to street signage, neither can remember where they got any of it from!

9:05am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 2 - Donkey

Dave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.

9:10am (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also Rises

Terry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.

9:25am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 15 - More About Inside

The Twirlywoos watch a man polish a suit of armour. As he is polishing, the man drops the cloth inside the suit of armour.

9:30am (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 2, Episode 1 - Two Heads Are Better Than One

Sid struggles with clay and fibreglass after breaking a sculpture that Mike has made for a competition at his college. It's sure to ruin his chance at the £100 prize.

9:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 10 - Mobile Home

Miss Wince takes Mrs. Wicket off on holiday in her brand-new, swanky caravan.

10am (repeat)

Robin's Nest

Series 1, Episode 7 - Oh Happy Day

Vicky is wondering whether it's time for her and Robin to get married. They plan a quiet wedding with no relatives, especially not fathers. But Vicky's father has other ideas and is determined to make the most of it.

10am (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 7

The day of the all-important Cromer away match dawns and the team are playing well. Will Roger finally realise his dream and beat arch rival Fatty Woolacott, or has fate got something else in store?

10:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 11 - Haunted House

Mr. Bean is trying to impress some kids in the park with his football skills but winds up kicking their ball into a dilapidated, scary-looking house.

10:15am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 7 - Preposterous US Presidents

Horrible Histories takes a look at America and its various presidents, from George Washington to the present day, including President Jackson's rude parrot, the establishment of the Secret Service, German cowboys, and spy Mary Elizabeth Bowser.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach Patrol

Mr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.

10:35am (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Shock Of The New

After Martin's first session with psychotherapist Dr Rachel Timoney, we see he may have met his match: if anyone is going to be able to help Martin change, then Dr Timoney seems well qualified.

11am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big Show

Michael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.

11:05am (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.

11:15am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fitness Slacker

Joy decides to keep tabs on the staff with a new fitness tracker and there is a prize for the employee who does the most steps - or the one who can cheat their way to the top.

11:25am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular Teaching

Juan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.

12:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 3, Episode 12 - Waffle And Pepper

Waffle and Jess visit Angela at the kennels and help Waffle's new friend, Pepper.

12:25pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 17 - Timmy Gets The Job Done

It is time to spring-clean the nursery, but Timmy wants to go outside and play, so he rushes his chores.

12:25pm (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.

12:30pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Special - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

1:30pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Christmas Special

Granville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.

1:40pm (repeat)

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 14 - Meet The Humans

In this special episode, silverback gorilla Jurgen introduces us to the human faces of the zoo, talking us through all the fascinating jobs done by the keepers and the vets.

2:05pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.

2:30pm (repeat)

Talking Pictures: Great British Comedies

Sylvia Syms looks back at great British comedy film stars.

3:05pm (repeat)

Blue Murder At St. Trinian's

The girls of St. Trinian's win a tour of Europe, getting involved in love, stolen diamonds and plenty of chaos along the way.

3:10pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 4, Episode 7 - Eggyheads

Quiz shows turn bad in Eggyheads and Lauren Layfield is lightly grilled by Diddy Dick and Dom in Diddy Chat.

3:25pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 22 - Do Good Dennis

Dennis and Gnasher accidentally do good deeds for the people of Beanotown.

3:45pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay Tax

No job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.

4pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.

4:15pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

4:25pm (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 7 - Work Experience

When a work experience student arrives at Pottsfield, Danny and Mick see a chance to get her to do all their work so that they can experience all the fun!

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, Norway

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.

5:10pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

5:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 8, Episode 4 - Surprising News

Penny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?

5:50pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

6pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 5

Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.

6:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 6

Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.

7pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy Boudica

British Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.

7:10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op Manager

Why did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?

7:30pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 3 - One Warm Prawn

The five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. As usual, they are judged harshly by Taskmaster Greg Davies, who is aided by resident stats geek, Alex Horne. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale and Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a cordless drill.

7:40pm (repeat)

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?

8pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 10 - Mobile Home

Miss Wince takes Mrs. Wicket off on holiday in her brand-new, swanky caravan.

8pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big Show

Michael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.

8pm

The Royal Variety Performance 2020

Jason Manford hosts the annual extravaganza. Comedy acts include Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield and Jon Courtenay.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Christmas Special

James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.

8:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 11 - Haunted House

Mr. Bean is trying to impress some kids in the park with his football skills but winds up kicking their ball into a dilapidated, scary-looking house.

8:20pm (repeat)

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QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

8:30pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet Under

A shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.

9pm (repeat)

Budgie

Run Rabbit Run Rabbit. Endell is after Budgie and this time he means business and wants blood. It seems that Budgie's friends are getting fewer.

9pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 8

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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

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QI

Episode 5, Quite Inappropriate: A compilation of barely broadcastable outtakes from the panel show, hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Alan Davies.

9pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Gyles Brandreth.

9:40pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 1

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

9:45pm (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)

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 5 - Consumerism

Jon Richardson and guests Lucy Beaumont, Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Consumerism. Is the High Street dead? Why aren't people recycling? And is it about time Jon got a new look?

10pm
45 min

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 3, Episode 8

Maya Jama, Katherine Ryan and Harry Pinero go up against Lady Leshurr, Desiree Burch and IAMDDB.

10:20pm (repeat)

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

2018 Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2018

Jimmy Carr asks questions covering 100,000 years of human history. With Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Claudia Winkleman, Miranda Hart, Jonathan Ross and Nish Kumar.

10:30pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

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

10:40pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Josh Widdicombe.

11pm (repeat)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 5

To Carver's bewilderment, Major reveals that he is going to move back in with Kelly. Parfit discovers disturbing information in the AI Ethics files.

11:05pm (repeat)

The Trouble With Maggie Cole

Episode 2

Maggie wants to apologise to everyone she's upset, whilst Peter attempts to hide the interview having gone viral. Jill bonds with fellow members of the "outed-six".

11:05pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 8 - Moments Of Silence

Greg Davies presents another assortment of absurd assignments, as Alex Horne tries to ignore Richard Herring hiding menacingly in a bush, Katherine Parkinson pays a visit to the fridge, Mawaan Rizwan steals a cup of tea and Johnny Vegas takes a tumble.

11:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

11:30pm (repeat)

Burnistoun

Episode 1 - Burnistoun Tunes In

Burnistoun is back and ready to tune in! This one-off special of the hit sketch show celebrates television in Scotland, from the nostalgic black and white past to everyone's coolest modern-day favourites, all viewed through the hilariously unique Burnistoun filter. Quality Polis, McGregor and Toshan, are back on the beat while Peter and Scott and the Up Eh Road guys also return to discuss, disrupt or appear on the small screen.

11:30pm (repeat)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 6

With Major's AI finally living up to the hype, Carver and Kelly come clean about their relationship. The team lies in wait to catch The Juggler.

Midnight (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al Porter

TV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.

Midnight (repeat)

QI

Series L, Episode 4 - Levity

With Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe.

12:40am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 5 - Lotta Soup

Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traffic warden and Phil Wang has a lovely old time with a squeezy jar of mayonnaise.

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 5 - Living The Dream In Mumbai

Russell and his mum are in Mumbai, the City of Dreams. Their new mate Alekh is getting them to Act! Act! Act! Bollywood style, share their bedroom secrets with Mumbai's oldest sexpert and meet the record breaker who will put them off chocolate sauce for life.

1:40am
70 min version (repeat)

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QI

Series P, Episode 8 - Plants

With Sara Pascoe, Stephen K. Amos and Jason Manford.

1:45am (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.

2:30am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

2:30am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 3 - One Warm Prawn

The five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. As usual, they are judged harshly by Taskmaster Greg Davies, who is aided by resident stats geek, Alex Horne. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale and Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a cordless drill.

2:40am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 2

This week's episode sees a group of friends take on Joe Swash, Jack P. Shepherd, Nikki Sanderson and Helen Bauer.

2:50am (repeat)

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 5 - Consumerism

Jon Richardson and guests Lucy Beaumont, Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Consumerism. Is the High Street dead? Why aren't people recycling? And is it about time Jon got a new look?

3am (repeat)

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 2

Former couple Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave roast each other, and Daniel Sloss takes on Phil Wang.

3:25am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Josh Widdicombe.

4am (repeat)

Budgie

Grandee Hotel. Budgie invites Charlie Endell to dinner at the Grandee Hotel in an attempt to persuade him to buy a film projector.

TV schedule Tuesday 8th December 2020

The Royal Variety Performance 2020

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