P591 CEEFAX 2 591 Fri 17 Jan 21:16/47 1/2 to the latest news on TV Comedy legend Eric Sykes is set to make his West End theatre debut at the sprightly age of 73. The creator of Sykes — the longest- running domestic TV comedy series of all time — will play a hapless servant. The production is The School For Wives, a farce written by 17th Century French playwright Moliere. 'Allo 'Allo stalwart Carmen Silvjra also stars in the play, which starts on February 4 at the Piccadilly Thjatti in London's 'est End. TV Choice 593 Biz 557 TV Review 595 TV&Radio 600 News 101 Front Page 100 TV Views Switch On The Biz Main MenuP591 CEEFAX 2 591 Fri 17 Jan 21:12/38 2/2 to the latest news on TV TV station Channel 5 faces a setback to its launch plans: up to four million homes across the US will need new aerials to pick up a clear service. The bill for the aerials, which cost from £40 to £200, could exceed £500m and will have to be met by viewers. There was also some good news for the new channel, which is expected to launch in the spring. BBC World anchorman and veteran foreign affairs correspondent Tim Sebastian is to bj Channel 5's Diplomatic Editor. TV/Radio 600 TV Review 595 Biz 557 TV Quiz 596 Front Page 100 News 101 TV Views Switch On The Biz Main Menu