Schedule Friday 5th November 1999

The News Quiz

Series 42, Episode 11

Simon Hoggart and panellists Francis Wheen, Fred MacAulay, Jeremy Hardy and Linda Smith take a sideways look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading out the cuttings.

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

The Best Of British

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Elton

A look at the life and work of stand-up comic, author and playwright Ben Elton, who traces his career path from childhood acting to the days of "alternative comedy" to his acceptance by the so-called mainstream.