British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 18th November 1998

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Series 6, Episode 4 - But is it Art?

Sitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Is It Legal?. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Kate Isitt), Bob Birch (Patrick Barlow), Stella Phelps (Imelda Staunton), Darren (Matthew Ashforde), Colin Lotus (Richard Lumsden). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Is It Legal?

Series 3, Episode 4 - Glad To Be Colin

Bob and Stella's relationship is up and down; Sarah's surprise arrival at the office certainly doesn't help matters. Colin, meanwhile, is struggling with his sexuality, and Alison is threatening to quit.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
40 min
The Best Of British. Copyright: BBC

The Best Of British

Series 1, Episode 3 - Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard has been at the top of the pops for 40 years. His unique appeal as a singer and all-round entertainer remains for many people undiminished, and his achievements have been recognised with a knighthood.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Radio 4

Five Squeezy Pieces

Series 1, Episode 5

Offbeat character-based pieces, sketches and poems written and performed by Claire Calman, Maria McErlane, Meera Syal and Arabella Weir

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm
15 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Turning Tricks

Comedy Lab pilot with magician Paul Zenon.

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