British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 19th June 1999

Radio 2 logo 1pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo

The Griff Rhys Jones Show

Series 2, Episode 1

With guest Tony Slattery.

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 2, Episode 12

13 episodes and 4 highlights specials followed in 1999.

BBC Two 9:05pm
30 min
BBC Two

The Beginner's Guide To Being Funny

A comedy masterclass illustrating the five basic visual gags used by comics, including classic archive footage.

BBC Two 9:35pm
5 min
BBC Two

There's Something About...

Episode 1 - Charlie Chaplin

Norman Wisdom assesses the comic talent of silent screen star Charlie Chaplin.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
40 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Jim Davidson - A Bit Further

Comedy special featuring Jim Davidson, reflecting on his personal problems and controversies.

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