British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th April 1998

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

The News Quiz

Series 39, Episode 9

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Linda Smith, Francis Wheen and Steve Punt for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
30 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

My Wonderful Life

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy drama following nurse Donna, finally rid of her useless husband and looking for love whilst raising their two young children.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The Arse

Following his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.

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