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BBC Local Radio
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The BBC runs over 40 local BBC radio stations. Due to limited budgets the local stations rarely broadcast any dedicated comedy programmes, however there is the occasional comedy-related show, as can be seen from the list below. See our guides to discover which station(s) broadcast each comedy. |
BBC Local Radio Web Links
- BBC Homepage
- BBC Local Radio Homepage
- BBC's Comedy Website
- BBC Commissioning Details (for Producers/Writers)
Contact Details For BBC
- Email / Online Form
- By Phone: 0870 010 0222
- By Post: BBC Information, PO Box 1922, Glasgow, G2 3WT
BBC Local Radio - New & Current Shows
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Tony Hancock: From Bournemouth To East CheamRadio Solent documentary in which Steve Punt tells the story of the first true sitcom star, Tony Hancock, who grew up in Bournemouth. |
Other Older Shows Commissioned By BBC Local Radio
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Carry On Now And ThenAshley Byrne celebrates the life and work of three of the Carry On's campest stars: Charles Hawtrey, Frankie Howerd and Kenneth Williams. |
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Jesting AboutComedy sketches created by some of the North East's newest writers. |
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Kenny Everett: The BBC Local Radio YearsDocumentary about Kenny Everett's years on local radio following his 1970 firing from Radio 1. |
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South Salutes Benny Hill, TheOne off programme on BBC Radio Solent celebrating the life of Benny Hill, twenty years after his death. |
That Puppet Game Show
More details have been revealed about new Jim Henson Company series That Puppet Game Show. Read
New Comedy Award 2013
The BBC has launched its New Comedy Award talent-finding initiative for 2013, with entry details now available. Read
Lucy Porter vs. Lemmy
Lucy Porter explains how her life touring stand-up is a bit less rock 'n' roll than Motorhead's Lemmy. Read
ITV's Tommy Cooper drama
David Threlfall, who plays Frank in Shameless, is to portray Tommy Cooper in a new ITV biopic. Read
About Time - Trailer
The trailer for the new movie written by Richard Curtis. It's a romantic comedy featuring some time travel. Watch
Pub Landlord Movie?
Al Murray has revealed he wishes to make a film featuring his pub landlord character. Full story here: Read
The British Film Collection
A look at the impresive Spring & Summer 2013 comedy titles from The British Film DVD collection. Read
Mock The Week - Series 12
Mock The Week will be back in June - and will now be filmed in HD. Here's details on what to expect. Read
Video: Mr Nazi
Did you used to read the Mr Men books? If so, do you remember the adventures of bad Mr Nazi? Watch
Video: Bad Date
A BBC Comedy sketch. Ever been on a bad date? Ever dated a dog? This committed Christian has... Watch