British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 15th August 2017

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Poo Dunnit?

Is the zoo getting rich from selling the animals' poo?

BBC Three 10am
30 min
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Fantasy (Marvin Jay Alvarez), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Steves (Steve Stamp), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 4, Episode 1 - Slipping

Grindah and Steves's non stop bender starts to grate on the rest of Kurupt FM. Meanwhile Miche is thriving.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Joel Creasey, Ricky Ponting, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, Jon Richardson. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 7

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Yoda (Phillip Schofield). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Return Of The Jedi

This week showcases Keith & Paddy's version of the third Star Wars film, Return Of The Jedi, featuring Michelle Keegan, Phillip Schofield and Ant & Dec.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Duke of Bedford (Nicholas Blane), John (Tom Basden). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 1 - First. The Duke's Tracheotomy

Robert prepares for a cutting-edge operation on a member of the nobility.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Uncle. Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 3

Andy is wrecked with the flu. But when Errol alerts him to a lucrative song contest, it's off to the recording studio.

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 6

Rob and Aisling are joined by Chris Kamara, Murder In Successville's Tom Davis and comedians James Acaster and Tiff Stevenson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Sharon Horgan

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 4

The acid test for all comedians - no scripts, no rehearsals and no agenda! David Baddiel, Sharon Horgan, James Brown and Nish Kumar join Alan for some ad-libbed absurdity.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 2, Episode 4

Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol's Halloween school dance. The family makes a joint oath to stay out of trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In Love

Jeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...

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

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Bradley Walsh, Holly Willoughby, Frank Lampard. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 1, Episode 6

Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by jockey AP McCoy, talk show host Jonathan Ross and Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent, along with regulars Romesh Ranganathan, Seann Walsh and Jimmy Bullard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Finger

After being knocked out by a psychotic Welshman, Richie wants revenge. It just so happens to be Taffy O'Jones's wedding day; having stolen his car, Richie and Eddie also take his honeymoon.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.

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