British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 14th October 1999

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:20pm
15 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Barmy Aunt Boomerang

Series 1, Episode 5

Toyah Willcox stars as Aunt Boomerang, ostensibly a distant Australian relative of the Simpkins family, but actually a ghost with supernatural powers.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Radio 4

In Conversation With

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden

BBC controller of entertainment Paul Jackson chats to comedy writers and performers about their lives and work.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Series 47, Episode 7

A long-running BBC Radio 2 sketch show starring Roy Hudd.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 4

Nana's asleep on the sofa, and - surprise, surprise - Jim's in a foul mood again. Antony's love life could already be on the rocks, and next door, Cheryl's joined Weight Watchers.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Sorry About Last Night

Sorry About Last Night

Episode 1 - A Loft

Having read Set Sail on the SS Relationship, Andy thinks it is time he and Julie headed into deeper waters, meaning a trip to the estate agent.

Channel 5 logo 11:10pm
30 min
Channel 5 logo

The Comedy Network

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best of The Comedy Network

Boothby Graffoe presents stand-up acts including Noel Fielding, Chris Addison and Adam Bloom.

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