Television
TV schedule Sunday 3rd January 2021
6am
(repeat)
Climb Up The Wall
A repeat of this 1960 film.
7:10am
(repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 5 - Behind The ScenesThis episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....
7:15am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 18 - The Shadow PlayIt's bedtime for Timmy but he's overtired and his Mum can't get him to sleep. Nothing seems to calm him until Shaun accidentally makes a shadow puppet on the wall. They put on a puppet show to help Timmy get to sleep. As the drama unfolds the audience see more than they bargained for.
7:20am
(repeat)
Minder
Series 4, Episode 8 - Willesden SuiteTerry's job as security for the local Rotary Club offers Arthur a chance to gain some much-needed respectability when he is invited to speak at a function.
7:20am
(repeat)
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 29 - CheesemageddonAnother 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.
7:30am
(repeat)
The Butler's Dilemma
In debt to gamblers, Rodney (Richard Hearne) agrees to pass as a butler at a gambling party.
7:35am
(repeat)
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 12 - Eau De BeanMr. Bean accidentally spills all of Mrs. Wicket's new, expensive perfume on the floor. Can he hide the crime and cover his tracks?
7:40am
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 12 - The FanWalter attempts to ruin The Dinmakers' chance of reaching fame. He will stop at nothing - even wearing a frock, and pretending to be a fan called Wanda who loves Dennis in order to break up the band!
7:45am
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bonneville Salt Flats, USAThe Go Jetters arrive at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA - a huge dry lakebed that's perfect for high-speed driving. Lars unveils the Turbo Zoomster, a racecar made for Xuli to break the Go Jet land speed record. Suddenly, Grandmaster Glitch arrives at the wheel of his suped-up dragster. He once lost a race to the current record holder, Ubercorn, and now he's back for a second go.
7:50am
(repeat)
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 8 - Zoo's Got TalentWho is the most popular animal at the zoo? There's only one way to find out - by counting which cuddly toy sells the most.
7:50am
(repeat)
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 13 - Running On EmptyMr Bean is on his way to the seaside when the Mini runs out of petrol. Undeterred he manages to get a push, but for some reason the do-gooders don't want to push him all the way to the beach!
8am
(repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
8:15am
(repeat)
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie OperatorsWhen an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.
8:20am
(repeat)
Minder
Series 4, Episode 9 - WindowsArthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.
8:25am
(repeat)
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 15 - Timmy and the Super RabbitOsbourne shows the class a new super-rabbit toy, and Timmy is thrilled to be the first to play with it.
8:30am
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-AgeddonThe Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.
8:45am
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat PackDave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.
9am
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
9:30am
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee HijackThe Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.
9:50am
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 2 - Hollywood, USAAfter winning a part in a Hollywood film, Glitch is not happy when he has to work with Kyan to finish a scene. Meanwhile, Xuli's plans to take the perfect Hollywood photo are derailed when the Go Jetters are forced to rescue the famous Hollywood sign.
10:25am
(repeat)
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions GameSooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.
10:30am
(repeat)
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 13 - Dustomatic 3000Justin accidentally throws away Robert's favourite duster, so Justin tries to cheer him up by getting him a brand new futuristic dusting machine: the Dustomatic 3000.
11am
(repeat)
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
11:25am
(repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is UnwellWaffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.
11:30am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver CromwellOliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.
11:55am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen VickyThis episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.
12pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard & Mum
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the comic travelogue.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Shillingbury Tales
Episode 1 - The Shillingbury BlowersThe arrival of a pop musician and his wife in an English village upsets the status quo, particularly when he becomes involved in a brass band contest, which the local team is hotly contesting. The trouble with the good blowers of Shillingbury is that they are not very good. In fact, they are awful. The regular conductor, old Saltie, is ousted, and the pop musician delegated to take his place...
2:10pm
(repeat)
Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
3pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 48 - Go Jet Academy: Symbiosis Shrink DownWhile 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.
3:25pm
(repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 5 - Waffle Gets SnowyCallum takes Evie, Doug, Simon and Waffle for after-school fun at an indoor snow arena.
3:55pm
(repeat)
The Green Man
A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.
4:10pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated children's comedy.
4:50pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 6Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.
5pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes from the lie-based panel game.
6pm
(repeat)
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
Documentary about Larry Grayson featuring previously unseen footage and extracts from his unpublished autobiography.
6:10pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean's Holiday
The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.
6:15pm
(repeat)
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy.
6:30pm
(repeat)
We Love...
Episode 4 - We Love Only Fools And HorsesA joyous celebration and nostalgic look back at arguably Britain's all-time favourite sitcom.
6:55pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe 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.
7:10pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 2 - DonkeyDave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 7 - The Crowcroft ChallengeHoward sees the hidden potential of wearing an all-engulfinq crow outfit.
7:50pm
(repeat)
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendundancy'Wear your own clothes' day at school is approaching and Lily is anxious not to look like a dork.
8pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of the wartime sitcom.
8pm120 min
Jimmy Tarbuck: The Laughs Are On Me
Jimmy Tarbuck tells the story of his extraordinary career.
8:20pm
(repeat)
So Awkward Files
Episode 3 - Rob and OllieRob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.
9pm
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of the podcast.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 1Stephen Mangan hosts the show, with guest panellists Suzanne Evans and comedian Henning Wehn.
10pm
(repeat)
An Audience With...
Episode 13 - Jimmy TarbuckJimmy Tarbuck entertains an audience of celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz and sport with anecdotes about his life and career. The show ends with a jam session with Jimmy on the mike.
10pm
(repeat)
Orphans
Black comedy following a group of siblings.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.
11pm
(repeat)
Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
11:05pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2021, New Year Special - The Fastest DuckFilm actor John Hannah, Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy, actress Nicola Coughlan, television and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and renowned dancer-now-Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas complete a series of tasks in the hard-fought, high-stakes, ridiculous game show. Assistant Alex Horne helps coax the contestants, but it's Taskmaster Greg Davies who determines the victor, who win his golden eyebrows.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure
Documentary celebrating the career of Sir Billy Connolly.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Chris McQueer's Hings
Compilation: Scottish author Chris McQueer turns his attentions to the screen with this adaptation of his book Hings. Three darkly comic and surrealist short films prove to be equal parts grotesque, funny, poignant and proudly Scottish.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2020, New Year Special - Mammy's Memories?More hilarity and hi-jinx from Agnes and her family as they cope with life after lockdown.
Midnight
(repeat)
Les Dawson Forever
Episode 1Charlotte Dawson learns about the early part of her father's career, whilst Roy Barraclough reminisces about working with Les Dawson and the creation of Cissie and Ada. Barry Cyer meets former colleagues from sketch show Sez Les.
Midnight
(repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Midnight
(repeat)
Roast Battle
A selection of six episodes from the comic battle of insults.
Midnight
(repeat)
Hypothetical
Series 1, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose absurd theoretical situations to Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Jessica Knappett and Liza Tarbuck who are then scored on how well they deal with them.
12:05am
(repeat)
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases
Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming CatchphrasesPaul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.
12:35am
(repeat)
Minder
Series 4, Episode 10 - Get DaleyArthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.
12:50am
(repeat)
1am
(repeat)
Les Dawson Forever
Episode 2Sez Les director David Mallett explores never-broadcast footage from tapes untouched for 50 years, and the Roly Polys talk about working with Les Dawson. Lorraine Chase looks back on Blankety Blank and Les's wife meets with the fan who appeared alongside Les in his final TV appearance.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 1Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.
1am
(repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 3Russell Howard is joined by award-winning journalist and author Elizabeth Day.
1:30am
(repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 1This week includes a musical performance from Tinie Tempah, stand up from Michael, and a jaw-dropping performance from the Peres Brothers group.
2am
(repeat)
Cannon And Ball
The Best of Cannon and Ball: Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour.
2am60 min version (repeat)
3am
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 1This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.
3:05am
(repeat)
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.
3:05am
(repeat)
Utterly Outrageous Comedy
Episode 2 - Celebrity & PoliticsJennifer Saunders narrates a look at the most shocking and outlandish comedy ever seen on TV. Clips come from Dame Edna's show, Shooting Stars, Mrs Merton and Extras. Plus, Harry Enfield, Ali G, the Pub Landlord and The Day Today.
3:20am
(repeat)
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The ArseFollowing his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.
3:30am
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.