Television
TV schedule Thursday 24th December 2020
Worzel Gummidge
Christmas Special - Saucy NancyWhen Worzel Gummidge, Susan and John visit a scrapyard, Worzel overhears the grumbling of a foul-mouthed old friend - the carved ship's figurehead, Saucy Nancy.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...
Would I Lie To You?
Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for a seasonal special. Joining them are guests Jo Brand, Joe Lycett, Joe Swash and Ruth Madeley.
Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime For Christmas
The worlds of theatre, film, TV and comedy collide in this at-home pantomime read-through, written by Richard Curtis and the Dawson brothers, aiming to raise money to fight loneliness, hunger and cold at home and abroad. Olivia Colman is the Fairy Godmother, with her Crown co-star Helena Bonham Carter as Devilia. Real-life brother and sister Daisy May and Charlie Cooper are the Evil Stepsisters, Guz Khan takes on Buttons and Tom Hollander is Baron Hardup.
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.
Socially Distant With Susan Calman
Christmas Special - Socially Christmas With Susan CalmanSusan moves out of the cold garden and into the warm indoors for this cosy Christmas special. She is joined by celebrity guests, musicians and fellow comedians as she shares some of her favourite festive traditions.
Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
One Night In...
Episode 1 - HamleysChristmas special in which comedians get to live out their childhood fantasies by spending the night in London's famous toy shop, with no security guards to keep them out of mischief. The comics face a series of ridiculous festive games and challenges with only two rules - nobody is allowed to go to sleep and anything they break, they have to pay for.
Birds Of A Feather
Christmas Special - We Gotta Get Out Of This PlaceAt the end of a 2020 no-one could have predicted, we catch up with the inhabitants of our favourite Essex address... and find big changes in all their lives. Tracey and Dorien have been getting right on each others' thruppennies, while Sharon has escaped to the other side of the world and is stuck on a Covid-cruise... Who can fill the Sharon-shaped hole in their lives this Christmas?
The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
Scot Squad
Christmas Special - The Chief's Festive Message 2020At the end of a tough year it's time for some festive cheer with this criminally funny official Christmas message from Scot Squad's Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
Shirley Valentine
Overcome by the drudgery of life, housewife Shirley Valentine takes off on a life-changing holiday. Stars Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 5This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 16, Christmas Special - Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Mo Farah, Michelle Keegan, Kevin Bridges, Emily Atack, Jess GlynneJonathan presents an hour of festive fun and chat, joined by comedian and presenter Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, soon to be seen in another series of their thrill-seeking travelogue Breaking Dad; comedian and actor Emily Atack; and Olympic star Mo Farah, most recently seen battling the bugs on I'm a Celebrity. His other guests are actress Michelle Keegan, popular stand-up Kevin Bridges and chart-topping singer Jess Glynne, who also performs in the studio.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 2, Episode 8 - Roman Kemp & Emma BuntonKeith has a fun day out at an amusement park with TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp and goes for a walk in the woods and a pint with Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 6This episode's guests are Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid.
Have I Got News For You
Documentary - Have I Got 30 Years For YouHave I Got News For You is 30 years old this year. To mark this significant anniversary the imaginatively-titled Have I Got 30 Years For You celebrates the best of the last the three decades.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy 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.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is TrevorGreg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.
Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
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.