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TV schedule Thursday 15th December 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 7 - Revolutions

Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas, with Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman and Jessica Fostekew going round the houses trying to come up with a decent answer.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Emma.. Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy)

Emma.

2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Christmas Special - The Love Of Three Oranges

After an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 16 - New

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Clive Anderson.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 4 - Restaurants: Second Course

Rob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues... and this week it's opening night! Having to do everything from find a location to shopping for their ingredients, this two parter culminates with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House - Robandroms.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey Dinner

During a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Greg Davies

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas Buzzcocks

God bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 2 - Peril

With Aisling Bea, Lee Mack and Jason Manford.

BBC Three 9pm
45 min
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen (Layton Williams). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions, Matt Crockett

Bad Education

Christmas Special - Reunion

Class K are back for a careers day and reunion party that descends into mayhem, while Alfie has a decision to make about whether he will finally leave the school forever to be with Gulliver.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Christmas Special - Joe Lycett Vs David Beckham: A Got Your Back Special

Joe asks one of the world's most famous footballers to stand up for what he claims to believe in, ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

Ellie & Natasia

Episode 5

The Brothers Pomodoro return to show off their new cookbook and there's a song about snakes.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
45 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Garth Marenghi (Matthew Holness)

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Christmas Special

Russell Howard returns with his traditional Christmas episode, reflecting on a year like no other. In his first TV appearance in over 15 years, horror fiction heavyweight Garth Marenghi returns to our screens to read a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Live At The Moth Club. George Lambert (Mark Heap)

Live At The Moth Club

Episode 3

It's at least 25 years since George has had the electrics checked so it does look like a catastrophic accident waiting to happen. While George and Ellen muddle through, keeping lights switched off and asking the audience not to use the hand dryers, the rest of the gang must also get creative.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Final Specials, Highlights Special - The Last Hurrah!

Keith Lemon bids farewell to the comedy quiz with a look back at its 14-year history, featuring all the best games, gags and mayhem.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, David O'Doherty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive-themed edition of the words and numbers game, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican face off against Sean Lock and David Mitchell. David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Two 10:10pm (repeat)
Mandy. Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Christmas Special - We Wish You A Mandy Christmas

What is the true essence of Christmas? Is it the glimmer in a schoolboy's expectant eye as he opens his pillowcase on Christmas morning?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Christmas Special

The boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - Job

Edina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 3

Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's Memories

When a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm
30 min
Micah Richards' Player Pranks. Michail Antonio

Micah Richards' Player Pranks

Episode 3

Micah and Smithy attempt their most audacious gag so far as they try to pull the wool over West Ham striker Michail Antonio's eyes, with a bear scare. Former Arsenal star and top pundit Paul Merson falls foul of a very annoying interview prank starring YouTuber Josh Pieters. Plus Micah also stars in his own prank from his past at Man City.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Gary Delaney, Dara O Briain, Sara Pascoe, Elis James, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 9

Dara and Hugh are joined by guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Elis James and Sara Pascoe.

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