British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Friday 20th October 1972

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Michael Bentine Time

Episode 6

Children's sketch show from Michael Bentine.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

Radio 4 11:15pm
25 min
Radio 4

Week Ending

Series 4, Episode 4

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.

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