British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 14th October 1996

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:55pm
15 min
Bodger & Badger. Simon Bodger (Andy Cunningham)

Bodger & Badger

Series 7, Episode 6 - Gnome From Gnome

Mrs Dribelle's gnomes, in fact all the gnomes in the local area, are going missing in yet another of Mr Smart's get rich quick schemes. Meanwhile, Badger prepares launch a rocket full of mashed potato into space.

Radio 4 7:45pm
90 min
Image shows from L to R: Peter Bowles, Bernard Cribbins, Enn Reitel, Bill Wallis

Angry Old Men

Comedy drama by David Renwick, creator of One Foot in the Grave. Four formerly daring comic heroes are reunited after 30 years.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
30 min
The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)

The Upper Hand

Series 7, Episode 7 - Oh Baby, Oh Baby

Charlie and Caroline visit a fertility specialist who informs them that timing is crucial - so Caroline re-arranges her business diary to improve their chances. Incredibly, a baby is soon on the way - unfortunately, it is Joanna who is pregnant.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Matthew Malone (Neil Stuke), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 2, Episode 5 - Tangerine Candyfloss & Herne Bay Rock

Martin is depressed as his relationship with Clare has ended. Mandy decides to go back to university and a former lecturer is particularly keen to see her. Back at the flat, Martin and Mandy discover the secret thoughts of Matthew Norman Malone when they read his journal.

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