British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 29th August 2017

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 12 - Jurgen's Jungle Gym

The army is called in to help with some major renovations around the zoo.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry), Steves (Steve Stamp), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 3 - War

With the station under siege, Beats decides reinforcements are needed.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 2, Episode 2

Maggie is determined to rekindle her affair with John but an attempted seduction in a hotel doesn't go to plan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 2

Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tome Raider

Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. Meanwhile, Simon's feelings for Alice face an unexpected obstacle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm
60 min
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 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James Haskell, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Nicole Scherzinger, Noel Fielding, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 8

Singer and presenter Nicole Scherzinger, The Mighty Boosh funnyman Noel Fielding and England rugby union star James Haskell join the regulars.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (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 episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Quacks. Caroline (Lydia Leonard). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 3 - Third. The Madman's Trial

William concocts a daring plan to stage a mock trial to cure a deluded patient. John's debts leave him in desperate need to make money - by fair means or quackery. And Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron, Lady Campbell. But it turns out she is interested in more than just the contents of Robert's kit bag.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 3, Episode 6

This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 8

In this episode the teams are joined by Jermaine Jenas, Denise Van Outen, and comedians Michelle Wolf and Sam Simmons to discuss the most talked about Brits of 2016.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Showman

It's 1561 in Edinburgh, and Murdo and his Merry May Dancers strive to please their Queen and keep in with John Knox.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Outsider. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: Outsider

TV broadcast of Sarah Millican's 2016 stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 7 - Biscuits

With Arthur Smith, Dara O'Briain and Rich Hall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Kate Abdo, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Romesh Ranganathan, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 3

It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.

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