British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV 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.

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.

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.

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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