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TV schedule Sunday 24th 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 3, Episode 1 - Opportunity Knocks

Jerry appears at the Ropers' front door with a business proposition for George. It's one that he just cannot turn down - although he definitely should!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 4 - Born Free

George takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 5 - Culture

George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.

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 3, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

As if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 25 - A Car For Irma

Mr. Bean pimps his car in order to prove to Declan - a rival in love - that Bean's car is better.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short Alien

When Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never Comes

Dreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.

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

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 26 - Trophy Bean

Mr. Bean is forced to baby-sit Mrs. Wicket's nephew on an Outward Bound day course.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 18 - Screwtop In Love

Rubi worries that her dad is lonely, so the gang try to find Professor von Screwtop a girlfriend!

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: Mudslide

It's a very rainy day at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are in the training domes teaching the cadets some crucial Go Jetter skills.

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 11 - Into The Lion's Den

The arrival of two new lion cubs at the zoo has whipped all the residents into a frenzy of cuteness.

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 2 - Football Fools

Danny and Mick need to replace the Pottsfield five-a-side team. But they will need three more heads.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 5 - Timmy Can't Dance

Timmy and his class explore dance, from hula to line dancing, but Timmy cannot get into the groove.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the 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 4

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Maya and Charlie, who are joined by comedians Helen Bauer and Maisie Adam, TV presenter David Morgan and the smiliest doctor on TV - Dr Ranj! They battle it out in a series of rounds guaranteed to make you laugh.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Continent Of Africa

Glitch's plans to help Tala discover facts about Africa go wrong when they are stranded in different parts of the continent. It's up to the Go Jetters to save them from the jungles of Congo and a hippo-infested river.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Liam (Liam Williams)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 1 - Travel & Tourism

Struggling documentarian Liam Williams returns to online talent agent James Wirm to find out what it takes to become an influencer. This episode, he explores the world of travel influencers and must create a social-media friendly holiday experience.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Gallery Owner (Richard Syms), Liam (Liam Williams)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 2 - Arts & Culture

Liam tries to make sense of influencers by visiting mega-vlogger Millipede who's named to appear in a West End musical, despite not being able to sing. Liam also attempts to save a struggling art gallery by trying to appeal to a younger audience.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Bobby King (Jonathan Livingstone), Liam (Liam Williams), Sasha (Duaa Karim)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sports & Fitness

Liam sees first-hand how sports are coping during the pandemic by following the build-up to a YouTuber fight taking place behind closed-doors and streamed live to an audience of millions.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Albert (Mark Silcox)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 4 - Food & Drink

Liam Williams must help a café appeal to younger diners, so visits food photographer Declan for a tutorial on how to take better pictures of meals, and a restaurant that's a favourite amongst Instagrammers for inspiration.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Hayley Thatch (Gabby Best)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 5 - Home & Lifestyle

Liam must go viral with a vlog he makes from home, but without much of an audience and unable to identify his appeal, he visits several influencers who've carved out niche audiences in an attempt to unlock his own.

BBC Three 10am
15 min
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Charlie South (Jon Pointing), Millipede (Emma Sidi)

Pls Like

Series 3, Episode 6 - Ethics

Liam must use his new-found status as a micro-influencer to become the face of an ethical campaign but ends up fronting an advert for an oil company. Meanwhile his vlogger pal Charlie South is being 'un-cancelled'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25am (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 ten episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky Clean

Mr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!

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 14 - Cat's Lost Bag

Cat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.

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

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.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good Time

Fuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

A special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 8 - Training Waffle

Evie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 2 - Exceptional Explorers

This episode looks at some of the world's greatest explorers, from the very first conquests of new land to Alan Shepherd venturing into space.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55pm (repeat)
The Ladykillers. Image shows from L to R: Major Claude Courtney (Cecil Parker), Harry Robinson (Peter Sellers), Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce (Katie Johnson), 'One-Round' Lawson (Danny Green). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Ladykillers

Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. A gang of robbers meet their match in a little old lady.

Channel 5 logo 1:20pm (repeat)
Johnny English Reborn. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Reborn

Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.

Talking Pictures TV 2:10pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Laugh It Off

A repeat of this 1940 film.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 17 - Mariana Trench, The Pacific Ocean

Lars dives deep to save a Grimbot in the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in our oceans.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 11 - Waffle And The Box

A mysterious box is delivered to Mrs Hobbs' house, and Waffle wants to know what's inside.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Valleys

This time Tudur's exploring the south Wales valleys. It's a world of Christian ravers, communist pensioners and Starsky & Hutch - Merthyr-style!

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?

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.

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

Mr Bean

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

U&Dave channel logo 5:40pm (repeat)
ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15pm (repeat)
Casino Royale. Image shows left to right: Evelyn Tremble (James Bond - 007) (Peter Sellers), Vesper Lynd (007) (Ursula Andress). Credit: Columbia Pictures

Casino Royale

Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tench (Norfolk Lakes)

While in Norfolk fishing for tench, Bob tries to impress Paul with his childhood fishing rod - and fails.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing Pains

Dave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated children's comedy.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 14 - Fuzzypeg

George adapts the spin cycle of the washing machine causing a black hole to form in the Spuds' kitchen.

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

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 9, Episode 27

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 ninth series of the wartime sitcom.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

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

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mr Sicky Bear

Martha has a big spring-clean and causes upset when she washes Jas and her dad's beloved teddy bear, 'Mr Sicky Bear', who has never been washed before.

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.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (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 6 - Saucy

Jack and Victor decide to visit Winston in his new home at the seaside town of Finport - but find the local people are even stranger than those in Craiglang. Tam falls in love with his ex-sister-in-law who is a former variety star even more careful with her money than he is!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 4

Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Finding Alice. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Isabella Pappas), Alice (Keeley Hawes)

Finding Alice

Episode 2 - Funeral

Meeting George leaves Alice shaken. He does look like Harry, but why didn't he show up when Harry was alive? Before Alice can deal with that revelation, first she must arrange a funeral for the man she loved. Meanwhile, the police continue to look for an unidentified witness captured on the CCTV of Harry's fall.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Beth (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break In

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Only When I Larf

A repeat of this 1968 film.

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 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Paul Foot, Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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 3

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

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Parkinson, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 3 - Point Of Swivel

The quest to take ownership of presenter Greg Davies golden head continues, under the beady eye of Little Alex Horne. Mawaan Rizwan attempts an upside-down farm-related illusion, Daisy May Cooper softens some pasta and Katherine Parkinson lays waste to a garden arch.

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 4

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

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Channel 5 logo 12:05am (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 2, Episode 1

Highlights include TV favourites Ant & Dec going undercover to prank adventurer Bear Grylls at a dining-in-the-dark restaurant, Little Mix pulling a fast one on Friday Download presenter Harvey, and Louie Spence getting tricked by magician-turned-prankster Ben Hanlin into thinking he has just dropped £100,000 off the side of a yacht.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 2 - Deals And Misdemeanours

Deals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
75 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Tracey Ullman

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 4

Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Tracey Ullman and panellists James Acaster and Beth Rigby.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible Man

Arthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.

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 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 4

TOWIE's Megan McKenna, TV presenter Will Best, Boyzone's Keith Duffy, dancer Ola Jordan and comedian Stephen Bailey join forces.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bruce Forsyth

A profile of Bruce Forsyth, one of this country's greatest entertainers.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain - Crowd Tickler

TV edit of Dara O Briain's 2015 stand-up show, Crowd Ticker.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30am (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 9 - Mr. Chairman......

Sid accidentally starts a minor revolt when he refuses to pay the year's 50 pence subscription to the Howard Road Residents' Association. It's not long before he's installed as new chairman! His first task: work out how to reduce the rates.

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