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TV schedule Sunday 17th January 2021

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Travelling Man

When George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room, Mildred is not impresse - until, that is, she sees the male applicant!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 21 - Jumping Bean

Mr. Bean takes on the Bruisers at the local skateboard park, using only a mobility scooter.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cones

The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

A selection of episodes from the third series of Adil Ray sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 16 - Wonder Sausage

The world famous Wonder Sausage is on show in Butch Butcher's shop.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 27 - Go Jet Academy: Compass Navigators

Kyan and Foz are working on their compass navigation skills and need to find the North Tower within a magnificent maze in order to pass their academy test.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Bothersome Beasts Of Baboon Rock

With their constant yelling and arguing, the baboons are giving the entire zoo a headache.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 1 - Party Crashers

When Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 6 - Baby Time Timmy

Timmy has fun playing mummies with Mittens but soon discovers that being a baby has its downsides.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:40am
25 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Lauren Layfield

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 8, Episode 3

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Eiry and Oliver, who are joined by special guests Joe Tasker, Annabelle Davis, Thanyia Moore and Marek Larwood.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 4 - Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

A feather duster drama unfolds high in the Monteverde Cloud Forest when Glitch's feather collecting goes wrong. Can the Go Jetters save a rare bird's nest and find a lost trophy?

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Garden Party

The gang prepare Mr Slater's stately home for a lavish garden party. But with changing weather and a broken statue, can Sooty's magic save the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 15 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 7 - Giggle Gasket

When Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.

CITV 10:35am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - It's A Wicked World Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Queen Victoria. With Rattus to guide the way.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:15pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A repeat-run of the entire series featuring Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Talking Pictures TV 12:35pm (repeat)
Take Me High. Image shows from L to R: Tim Matthews (Cliff Richard), Sarah (Debbie Watling). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Take Me High

A repeat of this 1973 film.

Channel 5 logo 1:55pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 15 - Mountain Gorillas, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

The Go Jetters race to save a family of mountain gorillas from traps left by hunters and also from a sneezy Grandmaster Glitch's germs.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 9 - Waffle's Dog Family

Waffle feels left out of the Brooklyn-Bells' fun, so he sets off to find his doggy family.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 18 - Timmy's Treasure Trail

Harriet and Osbourne lay a treasure trail for the class, but Kid spoils the fun by eating the clues.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.

CITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 5:05pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alternative Wales

This time Tudur's taking a sideways look at alternative Wales. It's a world of belly dancers, hamster lovers and pylon enthusiasts, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the update of the hit cartoon starring Alexander Armstrong.

CITV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

CITV 6:50pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

Talking Pictures TV 8pm (repeat)
Sunday Night At The London Palladium. Copyright: Associated Television

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 7, Episode 12

Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the wartime sitcom.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Happy Birthday Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Happy Birthday Mr Bean

A celebratory documentary looking back at the thirty years since comedy legend Mr Bean landed on our screens.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 2 - NBA Basketball

This week Rob and Romesh are on a mission to learn all about one of America's favourite sports - basketball.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox Factor

Lily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast

Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 3

Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by stand-up Romesh Ranganathan, and comedy icon Eddie Izzard, fresh from his latest record-breaking 27 marathon runs for Sport Relief.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Finding Alice. Alice (Keeley Hawes)

Finding Alice

Episode 1 - Fall

For Alice, Harry and their daughter, Charlotte, moving into their new home should have been a dream come true. But it turns into a nightmare when Alice discovers Harry dead at the bottom of the stairs in the property he designed.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, Episode 5 - All The Best

Winston's had enough of Craiglang and decides he wants to live beside the seaside. Jack and Victor become wedding chauffeurs for the day and get to meet a Ken Dodd look-a-like.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Compilation featuring regulars Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan, along with guest panellists including Richard Osman, Rosie Jones, Jamali Maddix, Stacey Solomon, Ed Gamble, Phil Wang, Gemma Collins, Tom Allen and Harriet Kemsley.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - Eric's Colon

Eric's patience is tested to the limit when his attempts to recover peacefully from a minor medical mishap are interrupted by his unruly neighbours.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 1, Episode 1

Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Mawaan Rizwan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 2 - A Documentary About A Despot

Johnny Vegas yells stuff from a tall chair, Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work and Richard Herring flails about in a dinghy. Taskmaster Greg Davies does his best to score their efforts as the race to win his magnificent golden bonce continues. Alex Horne makes himself useful by checking things on his tablet.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Baby. Bridget (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Lost Plot Affair

Vic and Bob are struggling to find a plot for the episode. When a letter arrives from the White House announcing a Presidential visit, things start to look more promising.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Whip Affair

Vic receives an exciting letter from his ex-girlfriend Mary. He enlists help from Julie to prepare for their big date.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
75 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 3

Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.

Talking Pictures TV 1:35am (repeat)
The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Diana Coupland), Sherry (Reg Varney). Copyright: Sunny Productions

The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business

Comedy drama following out-of-luck entertainer Sherry Sheridan as he tries to reinvigorate his career and save his marriage.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am
50 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Comedy Central 3am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Danny Dyer. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Danny Dyer hands over his phone in celebrity Send To All, music from Clean Bandit, stand-up comedy from Russell Kane, and a very special appearance from Gary Barlow.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:05am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Compilation featuring regulars Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan, along with guest panellists including Richard Osman, Rosie Jones, Jamali Maddix, Stacey Solomon, Ed Gamble, Phil Wang, Gemma Collins, Tom Allen and Harriet Kemsley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Lost Plot Affair

Vic and Bob are struggling to find a plot for the episode. When a letter arrives from the White House announcing a Presidential visit, things start to look more promising.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

Father Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?

Comedy Central 3:50am (repeat)
Drunk History. Thomas Cromwell (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 1, Episode 3

Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Gipsy's Warning

Sid's planned weekend of relaxing fishing looks set to hit the bumpers when a gipsy warns Jean of an accident involving water and a loved one.

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