British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Friday 24th October 1975

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Larry Grayson. Larry Grayson. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Larry Grayson

Series 1, Episode 6

The intrepid Grayson's in more trouble! This week he endures the rigours of commando training, and risks all in an Apache dance. He also has his tax problems - but fortunately Bill Pertwee is on hand to help sort them out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 4, Episode 1 - Commercial

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

BBC Two 9pm
31 min
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Beryl's Lot. Beryl Humphries (Carmel McSharry). Copyright: Yorkshire Television / Rex

Beryl's Lot

Series 2, Episode 5

As her fortieth birthday approaches, mother of three and milkman's wife Beryl realises that there must be more to life than being a housewife.

Radio 4 11:25pm
15 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 15, Episode 4

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.

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