British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 19th October 1989

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
The Les Dawson Show. Les Dawson. Credit: BBC

The Les Dawson Show

Series 5, Episode 1

Long-running BBC sketch and stand-up series starring Les Dawson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
In Sickness & In Health. Image shows from L to R: Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell), Mrs Hollingbery (Carmel McSharry). Copyright: BBC

In Sickness & In Health

Series 4, Episode 7

After a day out, Alf and Arthur discover Ricky's property plans and consider their response. A drinks party to celebrate the upcoming nuptials soon descends into drunken chaos.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Alexei Sayle's Stuff. Credit: BBC

Alexei Sayle's Stuff

Series 2, Episode 1 - Tinkering With Teeth

Anarchic and often satirical sketch show starring then-Marxist stand-up comedian Alexei Sayle.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

BBC Two 10:10pm
20 min
BBC Two

Smith And Jones In Small Doses

Episode 1 - The Whole Hog

Giles runs a small company making dolls. He's preparing for an important presentation to a US competitor when Maurice arrives and confronts him with his ex-wife Monica. Giles's life - and dolls - will never be the same again.

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