British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 20th August 1998

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Bookcases

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bronte Country

London 1853, and a firm of religious publishers is transformed by an actress and her son.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Babes In The Wood. Image shows from L to R: Caralyn (Natalie Walter), Charlie (Karl Howman), Ruth (Samantha Janus), Leigh (Denise Van Outen). Copyright: ITV

Babes In The Wood

Series 1, Episode 5

The boiler at Benito's house explodes, and - much to his regret - Charlie offers to put him up. Over in number 23, Ruth and Leigh aren't getting on too well, and Caralyn is distraught at the news of a relationship that she didn't even know about, is ending.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Hale And Pace. Image shows from L to R: Norman Pace, Gareth Hale. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Hale And Pace

Series 10, Episode 5

Long-running and at times highly controversial sketch show starring comedy duo Hale and Pace.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Very World Of Milton Jones. Milton Jones. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Very World Of Milton Jones

Series 1, Episode 2

Confronted with a charging bull, the comedian's life starts flashing before his eyes.

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