British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 1st November 1977

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 1, Episode 9

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Captain Jonathan Ashwood (Michael Knowles). Copyright: BBC

It Ain't Half Hot Mum

Series 5, Episode 2 - Bridge Over The River Hipong

When urgent medical supplies are required, the Concert Party have to build a rope bridge over a river!

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
The Goodies. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Brooke-Taylor), Bill (Bill Oddie), Graeme (Graeme Garden). Copyright: BBC

The Goodies

Series 7, Episode 1

The Goodies delve into their ancestry, discover entwined roots and crossed paths leading, inexorably back to a strange circular edifice.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:25pm
100 min
Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Abigail's Party

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia. Written and directed by Mike Leigh.

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