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John Lloyd podcast

John Lloyd podcast

In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard Herring interviews producer and writer John Lloyd, including talk of QI, Douglas Adams, Blackadder and Not The Nine O'Clock News.

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Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front talks to The British Comedy Guide about being part of new show Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, and her other panel show and acting work. Read

Eddie Izzard podcast

Eddie Izzard podcast

A great in-depth podcast interview with Eddie Izzard. The stand-up star talks to Mat Ricardo about his years street performing, and how those years influenced what he now does. Listen

The Future of the British Comedy Guide

The Future of the British Comedy Guide

If you're a fan of the British Comedy Guide, you might be interested to read what we've got coming up next... Read

Stephen Fry podcast

Stephen Fry podcast

The full, incredibly interesting 90 minute Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast interview with Stephen Fry. Read

Richard Herring Podcast with Chris Addison

Richard Herring Podcast with Chris Addison

Published 30th May

Richard Herring's RHLSTP podcast returns for a new run. Chris Addison chats about all sorts of things in this big, rambling interview. Listen

Paul Daniels interview podcast

Paul Daniels interview podcast

Published 28th May

A great interview with Paul Daniels. The comic magician is full of interesting and fun stories about he launched his career, and hosted his super 1980s TV shows. Listen

Shameless - The End

Shameless - The End

Published 27th May

After nine years and over 130 episodes, Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless has come to an end. Here creator Paul Abbott picks his five favourite episodes, and we present a list of Frank Gallagher's best lines. Read

Interview with Rising Damp writer Eric Chappell

Interview with Rising Damp writer Eric Chappell

Published 9th May

An interview with Eric Chappell, arguably the most successful single sitcom writer for ITV. He talks about creating Rising Damp, and the new stage adaptation. Read

Sid James: A centenary celebration

Sid James: A centenary celebration

Published 8th May

On his 100th birthday, comedy historian and biographer Robert Ross reflects on the legacy of screen legend Sid James. Read

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Michael McIntyre's new show

Michael McIntyre's new show

Michael McIntyre is being lined-up to host a comedy entertainment show featuring a mix of formats. Read

Mummy's Boys sitcom

Mummy's Boys sitcom

A sitcom called Mummy's Boys, about two brothers looking after their young sibling, is to be piloted. Read

David Baddiel's tech sitcom

David Baddiel's tech sitcom

David Baddiel is working on Sit.com, a new Channel 4 sitcom about a technology-addicted family. Read

ITV2 orders Fake Reaction 2

ITV2 orders Fake Reaction 2

ITV2 has ordered 10 more episodes of Fake Reaction, the comedy format hosted by Matt Edmondson. Read

Birds Of A Feather is back

Birds Of A Feather is back

ITV is reportedly reviving Birds Of A Feather, the BBC's hit 1990s sitcom. It's ordered 8 new episodes. Read

Video: Absolutely reunite

Video: Absolutely reunite

Stoneybridge! Here's footage of the team behind hit 1990s sketch show Absolutely performing Radio 4. Watch

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... Read