TV schedule for 29th December 2020 - British Comedy Guide

8:55am
15 min

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of Grimsby

Dave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.

7:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

9pm
125 min

Bob Monkhouse: Master Of Laughter

A celebration of the comedian and quiz show host, exploring his 55 years in entertainment. The programme features a selection of classic archive clips from throughout his career, from his early days in radio variety to hosting some of television's most popular game shows, and culminating in his acclaimed final appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, shortly before his death in 2003.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Ade Adepitan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 5 - Questions & Qualifications

With Ade Adepitan, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

9:55pm (repeat)

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

10pm
30 min

Breaking The News

New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Few years have had such a lasting effect on everyone as 2020, so Des Clarke and his guests Jim Smith, Janey Godley, Jay Lafferty and Mark Nelson take a tentative look back at the biggest stories and events of the year. A wry glance is pointed in the direction of such matters as lockdown and November's American Presidential Election.

10pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

10:30pm

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

End Of Year Specials, New Year Special - Hogmanay Special

Janey Godley and a team of comedians delve deep into the BBC Scotland archives to dig out some special Hogmanay clips, for which they provide new voiceovers.

10:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

10:55pm (repeat)

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

11:05pm (repeat)

An Audience With...

Episode 12 - Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse answers questions from a studio audience that includes Stephen Fry, Mandy Smith, Bill Treacher, comedians Little and Large, and Sir John Mills.

11:20pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.