Television
TV schedule Thursday 17th December 2020
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different ManIt's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.
Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' MammyMrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.
The Treason TV Show
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIn these crazy time, a sideways take on Christmas is just the festive tonic you need to lighten the mood.
Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 10 - Dog Meat TrifleThe comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 5The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.
A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Christmas Special - Christmas Party 2020Your Christmas parties might not be going ahead this year, but the League Of Their Own boys aren't going to let a global pandemic stop their festive fun. Join Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan and a team of celebrity guests for more holiday hijinks and sporting Christmas challenges.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 6It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.
QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).
Mock The Week
Series 16, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.
Celebrity Juice
Series 24, Christmas SpecialChart star Paloma Faith, presenter and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and football pundit Chris Kamara join Keith Lemon, Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for this festive special of the comedy quiz.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Christmas Special - The Russell Howard Christmas HourRussell Howard takes a look back at the biggest moments this year alongside chatting to Joel Dommett and Matt Lucas, hearing music from Flo & Joan, inviting his favourite performers including London Hughes, Aisling Bea and Guz Khan to reflect on festive 'Life Lessons', and celebrating 2020's 'Good Deeds' in a jam packed Christmas special.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 6 - ChainsMelchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer
Documentary paying tribute to entertainer Des O'Connor, who died in November.
There's Something About Movies
Series 3, Christmas SpecialAlan Carr hosts the merry mayhem as Martin Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Rafe Spall, Guz Khan and Mo Gilligan for a seasonal round of the movie quiz show.
The Young Offenders
Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas week, and the residents of the estate where Conor, Jock and Mairead live have been fighting off an eviction from the council for over a month.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Novel About Russian GulagsLou Sanders displays some unusual facial hair, Iain Stirling's beatboxing causes him some problems and Paul Sinha shows off his full acting range. As usual, Alex Horne provides data analysis in his role as the Taskmaster's private secretary and live-in companion.
Tamara Drewe
Film adapted from the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds about a newspaper writer who returns to her childhood home in the country.
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.