British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd January 1998

Radio 4 8:45am
15 min
Facts And Fancies. Armando Iannucci

Facts And Fancies

Episode 5 - Monster-Eyed Bugs

From diseases to identity cards, Armando Iannucci concludes his own collection of humorous essays.

BBC Radio 3 4:45pm
15 min
BBC Radio 3

Turns Of The Century

Series 2, Episode 5

Russell Davies looks at Eddie Izzard.

BBC Two 9:45pm
30 min
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Neil Stuke). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 3, Episode 1 - Palms, Pigs And Bad Debts

Matt believes palmistry is the best way to seduce women, but how will he meet any if he doesn't leave the flat? Fortunately for him, Mandy is £9,000 in debt and a female debt collector calls. Fortunately for Mandy, her new boss, Archie, offers her an interest-free loan.

BBC Two 10:15pm
10 min
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

Series 1, Episode 10

In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.

BBC Two 10:25pm
30 min
BBC Two

The Saturday Night Armistice

Christmas 1997, New Year Special - The Armistice Party Bucket

Topical and sly entertainment show presented by Armando Iannucci with Peter Baynham and David Schneider.

Radio 4 11pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 82, Highlights Special - Year Ending

A compilation of sketches from 1997.

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