British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th October 1998

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

The News Quiz

Series 40, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Oliver Pritchard, Jeremy Hardy and Linda Smith, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Charlotte Green reads out a selection of cuttings.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
BBC Two

The Creatives

Series 1, Episode 3 - Pocy Pola

A Scottish comedian with a drink problem is enlisted to advertise a new brand of cola.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
30 min
BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC

Satellite City

Series 3, Episode 4

Gwynne is upset that Dad has a new friend.

BBC Two 11:15pm
15 min
Stella Street. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Stella Street

Series 2, Episode 1

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 12:35am
30 min
BBC Two

Comedy Nation

Series 2, Episode 6

Late night experimental sketch show combining new performers and writers with established comedians trying out new acts.

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