British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th May 2000

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 6 - War Of The Worlds

It is a fight to the death as Robin finally meets his doppelganger. When two universes collide, there can be only one winner.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 43, Episode 10

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Maria Mcerlane, Linda Smith and Mark Steel join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Peter Donaldson.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 1, Episode 2 - Size Matters

Susan arranges a proper, uninterrupted date with Steve at her flat, and even offers to cook - something which Sally assures her will be seen as "sex with catering". Meanwhile, despite their opposing politics, Sally is ever-more drawn to Patrick after discovering his nickname 'Donkey' does not refer to his intellect...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 6

Fishing for compliments on a date. A pub with a unique attraction. And one woman proves you never need to carry a bag when you've got a perfectly good bra.

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