British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 26th December 1998

Radio 2 logo 1pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo

The Smith Lectures

Series 1, Christmas Special

Arthur Smith presents some of the very best Christmas comedy clips, featuring American impressionist David Fry, Alan Partridge, Garry Shandling, Lee Hurst, Redd Foxx, Jeremy Hardy and Lee Evans.

Radio 4 6:15pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 1, Episode 14

The Now Show began in 1998 with a series of 14 episodes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm
40 min
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
50 min
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Christmas Special 1998

Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.

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