British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 27th January 2000

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:55pm
15 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Hububb

Series 4, Episode 4 - All Hail Captain Katang

Captain Katang disguises himself as Les to take over the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Radio 4

The Motion Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Dr Phil Hammond watches over proceedings in the quirky debating game, with guests Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.

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 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo

Ready, Steady, Sink!

The DJs aboard Radio Splash endure each other's company and annoying personal habits.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Beast. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Alexander Armstrong), Kirsten (Doon Mackichan). Copyright: Little Pond Television

Beast

Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?

Nick and Kirsten begin interviewing to replace Briony. The most qualified applicant turns out to be a particularly handsome man, and Nick's not keen. At the surgery, Jade is going through an animal behaviour phase - including not washing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Commercial Breakdown. Jasper Carrott. Copyright: Celador Productions

Commercial Breakdown

Jo Brand's Commercial Breakdown, Episode 8

Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Radio 4

The Way It Is

Series 4, Episode 4

Satire, sketches and a hard look behind the week's media events from Simon Evans, Dave Lamb, Chris Pavlo and Laura Shavin.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

The Mark Thomas Comedy Product

Series 5, Episode 4

Mark Thomas combines comedy and current affairs as he takes aim at corporate and political decision-makers.

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