British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Thursday 26th February 2004

Radio 4 6pm
30 min
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 4, Episode 4 - US Presidential Campaign

The firm is offered the chance to cross the pond and help with the presidential campaign, and whilst Charles can't resist the challenge of spinning in the land of the dirty trick, Martin decides to stay at home. Could this be the end of a beautiful friendship?

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo

Parsons And Naylor's Pull-Out Sections

Series 6, Episode 2

Topical comedy sketch show starring Andy Parsons and Henry Naylor, with music from Richie Webb.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Image shows from L to R: Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez (Matt Berry), Dean Learner / Thornton Reed (Richard Ayoade), Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness), Madeleine Wool / Dr. Liz Asher (Alice Lowe). Copyright: Avalon Television

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Episode 5 - Scotch Mist

A strange killer mist surrounds Darkplace, tartanning the hides of unwary travellers while phantom bagpipes play on, regardless. Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must face more than the music as he unravels the secret behind its sudden appearance. The answer, when it comes, lies a little too close to home, even though Romford would seem a safe enough distance from Glenrothes.

BBC Three 11pm
30 min
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holiday

Vince attempts to go on holiday leaving Errol alone in the flat with strict instructions not to water the plant. He heads to the travel agents to buy a ticket not caring where he goes as long as it costs £50 and takes off before 1.30pm. Things don't go to plan...

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