British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 21st February 1998

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

The News Quiz

Series 39, Episode 1

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Linda Smith, Francis Wheen and Tony Hawks for a satirical look at the week's news, with Peter Donaldson reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Radio 2 logo 1pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo

The Smith Lectures

Series 1, Episode 1

The first programme gives an overview of the topics to be covered in future programmes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
50 min
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 2)

As Jonathan develops an unhealthy obsession with stockings and Maddy becomes infuriated with his s-less typewriter, they look as unlikely as the police to solve the killed-by-a-dead-man conundrum.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:55pm
30 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Unfinished Business

Series 1, Episode 5

Delphine arrives to attempt a reconciliation with Spike.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm
30 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

The Stand Up Show

Series 4, Episode 8

8 further episodes, plus a special for the 1998 BBC New Comedy Award.

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