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Mo Gilligan interview
Friday 23rd July 2021
Ahead of the second series of his TV show, Mo Gilligan chats about what we can expect for the new run, what his younger self would think of his success, who his dream guest would be, and more.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris McCausland
Friday 23rd July 2021
He's been waiting ages for this tour to get rebooked, but when did Chris McCausland have to hang about for a budget Houdini?
British Comedy Quiz #163
Wednesday 21st July 2021
How many times did Channel 4's Comedy Gala run? Were there 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 big shows? That's one of the questions to tackle this time.
Comedy Rewind: Can't trust the Cowboys!
Sunday 18th July 2021
A look back at early eighties sitcom Cowboys, which starred Colin Welland, David Kelly, James Wardroper and Roy Kinnear as a rabble of builders.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Charlie George
Friday 16th July 2021
King Rat, live ketamine and Kate Winslet on a bollard - no wonder Charlie George was asked to host museum tours.
British Comedy Quiz #162
Wednesday 14th July 2021
This week: Frank, Susan, Lofty, Romesh, Kevin and more.
Win Mischief Movie Night In passes
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Fancy a night in at the movies? Enter now for your chance to win two livestream tickets for the laugh-out-loud improvised Mischief Movie Night In.
The Story Of Morecambe & Wise extract
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Here's the introductory chapter of Sunshine And Laughter: The Story Of Morecambe & Wise, the new book by Louis Barfe.
Louis Barfe on writing about Morecambe & Wise
Tuesday 13th July 2021
As new book Sunshine And Laughter: The Story Of Morecambe & Wise is published, we chat to its author Louis Barfe to find out more.
Random 8: Graham de la Cruz (Adam Rhys-Davies)
Tuesday 13th July 2021
He's about to bring sass and sequins to Southwark, but how did Graham de la Cruz get creative with a Shih Tzu?
Circuit Training: Maisie Adam is Making the Most of It
Monday 12th July 2021
She's back gigging at Chester Comedy Festival, after a lockdown that looked likely to mangle her momentum. But Maisie Adam has a hardy, punky, bring-it-on attitude to stand-up - much of which comes from her mum.
Comedy Chronicles: Très Chic - The unique comic genius of Chic Murray
Sunday 11th July 2021
A profile of "the funniest man on Earth", Scottish comedian Chic Murray. Graham McCann says "That he isn't better known these days is nothing short of shameful."
First Gig, Worst Gig: Naomi Cooper
Friday 9th July 2021
Back onstage for the Balham Comedy Fest, Naomi Cooper talks comedy curries, an un-yummy mummy and Dennis Quaid(s).
British Comedy Quiz #161
Wednesday 7th July 2021
This week's topics include Charlie Williams, Count Duckula and comedians in the Top Gear car.
Random 8: Susan Murray
Tuesday 6th July 2021
Her plane-crash show is finally landing at Soho Theatre, but which train scene is seared into Susan Murray's memory?
The Office at 20
Monday 5th July 2021
In July 2001 a sitcom focusing on a regional manager in Berkshire made its debut on TV. It soon became clear The Office was something different and special. 20 years on, we're still loving Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's hit comedy.
Comedy Rewind: Ronnie Corbett in Sorry!
Sunday 4th July 2021
Across the 1980s, Ronnie Corbett played mummy's boy Timothy Lumsden in hit sitcom Sorry!. We take a closer look at the comedy, and how the star managed to take on the somewhat bleak concept and deliver a show loved by millions.
Random 8: Mark Watson
Thursday 1st July 2021
He's behind the big Marlow Comedy Weekender, in a nice Berkshire park, but which literary hill is Mark Watson firmly perched on?
British Comedy Quiz #160
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Apparently there is about a 1 in 10 million chance to getting top marks if you totally guess at random in our quiz... so fingers crossed this week you know about Carry On Matron, Ronnie Barker and Roger & Val...
Random 8: Mat Brooks
Tuesday 29th June 2021
It's our most Bottom-fuelled Random 8, ever - stand-up and superfan Mat Brooks on the lure of Richard and Hitler.