British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st January 2000

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Radio 4

Bookcases

Series 2, Episode 3

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 3

The team present how Mo Mowlam really managed to bring peace to Northern Ireland, The Doctor rings up a locksmith after locking himself out of the Tardis, and the Prince of Wales views of that big dome in London - St. Paul's Catherdral: Edmund Blackadder isn't pleased.

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 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

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

Trigger Happy TV

Series 1, Episode 2

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 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Hattie Jacques

The Unforgettable...

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hattie Jacques

Documentary charting the private life and career of actress Hattie Jacques, who was famous for her roles in the Carry On films and the long-running sitcom Sykes. Features home-movie footage and interviews.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
40 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm
30 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

Whatever I Want

Episode 3

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

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