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TV schedule Thursday 17th December 2020

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

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 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

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.

Latest TV 9pm
25 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 2, Christmas Special

In these crazy time, a sideways take on Christmas is just the festive tonic you need to lighten the mood.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phil Wang, Sandi Toksvig, Ellie Taylor, Joe Lycett. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 15 - Past Times

With Joe Lycett, Phil Wang and Ellie Taylor.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Mawaan Rizwan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 10 - Dog Meat Trifle

The comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Christmas Special - Christmas Party 2020

Your Christmas parties might not be going ahead this year, but the League Of Their Own boys aren't going to let a global pandemic stop their festive fun. Join Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan and a team of celebrity guests for more holiday hijinks and sporting Christmas challenges.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (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, Noel Fielding, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Christmas Special - Pubs

It's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Christmas Special

Chart star Paloma Faith, presenter and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and football pundit Chris Kamara join Keith Lemon, Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for this festive special of the comedy quiz.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Christmas Special - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

Russell Howard takes a look back at the biggest moments this year alongside chatting to Joel Dommett and Matt Lucas, hearing music from Flo & Joan, inviting his favourite performers including London Hughes, Aisling Bea and Guz Khan to reflect on festive 'Life Lessons', and celebrating 2020's 'Good Deeds' in a jam packed Christmas special.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Des O'Connor Show. Des O'Connor. Copyright: Associated Television

Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer

Documentary paying tribute to entertainer Des O'Connor, who died in November.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Tom Allen

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Christmas Special

Alan Carr hosts the merry mayhem as Martin Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Rafe Spall, Guz Khan and Mo Gilligan for a seasonal round of the movie quiz show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Christmas Special

It's Christmas week, and the residents of the estate where Conor, Jock and Mairead live have been fighting off an eviction from the council for over a month.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Novel About Russian Gulags

Lou Sanders displays some unusual facial hair, Iain Stirling's beatboxing causes him some problems and Paul Sinha shows off his full acting range. As usual, Alex Horne provides data analysis in his role as the Taskmaster's private secretary and live-in companion.

BBC Four 11:25pm (repeat)
Tamara Drewe. Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton). Copyright: Ruby Films / WestEnd Films

Tamara Drewe

Film adapted from the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds about a newspaper writer who returns to her childhood home in the country.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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