British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 14th January 2000

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Bookcases

Series 2, Episode 2

Sitcom about a Victorian publishing house.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 1, Episode 2

Dad's Army prepares for the lift on the ban on homosexuals in the army, William Hague rings up the real Keith Harris and Orvile, and Alan Bennett remembers how violent he and Thora Hird were.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 1

Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
65 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

So Graham Norton

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best of So Graham Norton

A compilation of all the best moments from the second series, with guests including Joan Collins, Roger Moore and of course Miles O'Keefe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm
30 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

Whatever I Want

Episode 2

Short-lived LWT sketch show starring Leigh Francis in early incarnations of Avid Merrion, Keith Lemon and The Bear.

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