British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th October 1999

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

Barmy Aunt Boomerang

Series 1, Episode 7

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 4 - Penelope Keith

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 9

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 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Sorry About Last Night

Sorry About Last Night

Episode 3 - A Animal

Andy and Julie throw a posh dinner party.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
30 min
The 11 O'Clock Show. Iain Lee

The 11 O'Clock Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Satirical comedy series. The critically-acclaimed series gave a number of the UK's best known comedians their first TV experience.

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