British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 23rd December 1999

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

Barmy Aunt Boomerang

Series 1, Episode 15

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm
30 min
The National Theatre Of Brent Presents.... Image shows from L to R: Desmond Olivier Dingle (Patrick Barlow), Raymond Box (John Ramm)

The National Theatre Of Brent Presents...

Massive Landmarks Of The 20th Century, Episode 3

Satirical spoofs starring Patrick Barlow.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:05pm
30 min
They Think It's All Over. Image shows from L to R: Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath, Nick Hancock, David Gower

They Think It's All Over

Series 8, Episode 7

Sports-based panel show hosted by Nick Hancock. Regulars included David Gower, Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath and Jonathan Ross.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill

Christmas Special - Harry Hill's Christmas Memory Lane Of Laughter

Burt recounts the entirety of Harry's career, starting as a music hall act in the late 30s and ending with him moving to ITV in 2000, with his reputation in tatters.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
40 min
George Cole

The Best Of British

Series 2, Episode 4 - George Cole

A look at the life of George Cole, whose career spans six decades and includes playing dodgy dealer Arthur Daley in Minder.

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