TV schedule for 21st August 2017 - British Comedy Guide

8:45am
15 min

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Monsters Of Flamingo Lagoon

Mysterious monsters are rumoured to be lurking in Flamingo Lagoon and keeper Pete Smallbones is on a mission to prove to the zoo that the monsters are real.

5:25pm
30 min

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

6:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

7pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

After flogging one legged turkeys from the back of a three wheeled van, Del's confident at last he's onto a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high flying world of trading for a real job?

7:40pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 2 - Horse-trading

Arkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...

8:20pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas at Arkwright's, and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for.

9pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 3

The BAFTA-winning sports/comedy show continues. Featuring guests Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Pietersen and Joe Hart.

10pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

10pm (repeat)

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 6 - Patriotism

Cockney comic Micky Flanagan explores the thorny yet comically rich issue of patriotism. And what better time than during Brexit...

10:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble, Jamelia, Germaine Greer

This week Ross Noble, Jamelia and Germaine Greer try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include folk dancing, text speak and computer pop-up adverts.

10:45pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.

11pm (repeat)

Porterhouse Blue

Episode 1

Mediaevel Cambridge college Porterhouse has barely changed since its founding. The arrival of a stern new Master, appointed by Government, appears set to turn the ancient institution upon its head, but neither the existing staff nor the students are remotely pleased by the prospect.

11:15pm
45 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2016 News For You

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2016. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

11:20pm (repeat)