British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 23rd August 2017

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 8 - Zoo's Got Talent

Who is the most popular animal at the zoo? There's only one way to find out - by counting which cuddly toy sells the most.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 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...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Leroy (James Baxter), Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 3

Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?

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

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

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.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Soho Theatre Live. Mae Martin

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 5 - Mae Martin

The Summer of Stand Up continues with Mae Martin, the two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who brings her hit show Us to Soho Theatre. Mae hilariously discusses the 21st century stereotypes of gender, sexuality and identity, as well as the time she had THE sex talk with her mum.

Vice channel logo. 10pm
30 min
Bobby And Harriet Get Married. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Harriet Kemsley), Bobby (Bobby Mair)

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

Episode 4 - What Do Boys Like?

As Bobby's excitement grows, Harriet is consumed by worries for her independence. Duplicity, sabotage and Katherine Ryan all feature as the couple's fears and insecurities clash.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Peter (Daniel Donskoy)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 6

Finally, it is the day of the DMDC's annual rally and Terry is expecting a really big turn-out. But for Andy and Lance, will the day bring heartbreak or triumph?

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?

Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified.

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?

Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Porterhouse Blue. Skullion (David Jason). Copyright: Carnival Films

Porterhouse Blue

Episode 3

The new Master, Sir Godber, is in self-congratulatory mood. His plans to impose change on Porterhouse appear to have the College's traditionalist Fellows over a barrel.

In response, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath bring in investigative journalist and former Porterhouse student Cornelius Carrington to help fight their corner.
Zipser emerges from a drunken stupor in possession of four gross of contraceptives, and his inflationary measures to dispose of them provide the ageing Skullion with a memorably athletic night.

However, far more shattering developments are in store for the loyal college porters.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
Live From The BBC. Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 2, Episode 2 - Doc Brown

Fresh from co-starring with Ricky Gervais on his movie Life On The Road, Ben Bailey Smith - AKA Doc Brown - brings his seamless mix of rap and stand-up to the BBC, as he dissects country life, fatherhood and being cool.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 5 - Bears

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

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