British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 27th December 1997

Radio 4 12:25pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 38, Highlights Special - The News Quiz of the Year (Part 2)

The second half of the News Quiz year is filleted by Simon Hoggart and the team.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:25pm
50 min
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
30 min
The Mrs Merton Show. Mrs Merton (Caroline Aherne). Copyright: Granada Productions

The Mrs Merton Show

Christmas Special - The Mrs Merton Christmas Show

Housewife superstar Mrs Merton, aka Caroline Aherne, is joined by singer/entertainer Max Bygraves, politician-turned-TV presenter Edwina Currie and the regular audience in this yule edition of her comic chat show. There are songs and surprises alongside the festive mirth.

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