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British Comedy Quiz #80
Wednesday 11th December 2019
What is the forename of Miss Jones in Rising Damp? That's one of the questions in this week's quiz.
When Harry met Harold
Tuesday 10th December 2019
In the run-up to the 2019 General Election, Graham McCann recounts the curious tale of Harold Wilson, Harry Worth, and two raincoats.
Top 10 Christmas Cracker jokes 2019
Tuesday 10th December 2019
'Why does Donald Trump have his Christmas dinner on a plastic plate? He doesn't get on with china.' Here's 10 topical Christmas cracker jokes for 2019.
Random 8: Melinda Hughes and Lenny Beige
Tuesday 10th December 2019
Melinda Hughes and Lenny Beige are doing a festive Ding-Dong: but why is a former Hulk their favourite lap-land?
Dial M For Middlesbrough interview
Monday 9th December 2019
Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Annette Crosbie, Jason Donovan, Phil Davis, Sally Lindsay, Joanna Page, Ambreen Razia, Jason Forbes, Mike Wozniak and John Macmillan talk about starring in Dial M For Middlesbrough.
Chris McCausland interview
Monday 9th December 2019
Chris McCausland has had a brilliant 2019 career-wise, as he discusses in this interview.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Howard Read
Friday 6th December 2019
Howard Read pops up at the Hertford Theatre's Comedy Gala Evening on Wednesday: but what does he think of the host?
No Such Thing As A Fish interview
Wednesday 4th December 2019
No Such Thing As A Fish stars Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about the success of their podcast, and their new fact-filled book. Along the way, topics including old cats, cattle insemination and polar vortexes pop up.
British Comedy Quiz #79
Wednesday 4th December 2019
Monty Python, My Family, Ronnie Barker and Steptoe And Son are amongst this week's topics.
Random 8: Paul Revill
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
From a flower for Jolie to an Ocean Colour Scene wee, it's Paul Revill's revelations.
Oh No You're Not - The Pains of Putting on a Pantomime during Election Week
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Weirdos' legendary panto is set to make a triumphant return. Then some bigwigs decided we should all go to the polls a few days later. Weirdos' own party leader - Adam Larter - tells us more.
Oh, What's Occurring? Gavin & Stacey's cast talk about the new special
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
The stars of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special talk about returning after nearly a decade away.
Lost Episodes producer interview
Friday 29th November 2019
Insights from the originator of Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes, executive producer Tom Webber.
Sam Simmons interview
Friday 29th November 2019
Back to cheer the bewildered Brits at London's Soho Theatre, Sam Simmons talks toilet-training, election-night gigging and a feline superpower.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Mark Simmons
Friday 29th November 2019
He loves asking comics about great gags that didn't work, but what were Mark Simmons's own favourite failures?
Robin Ince interview
Thursday 28th November 2019
We were wondering where in the West End to meet Robin Ince for a chat about his books (out and forthcoming), progress hinderers, problematic material, and this year's two-city Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People. What better setting than tea at the British Museum, right next to some totem poles?
Vikki Stone interview
Thursday 28th November 2019
An interview with Vikki Stone, as she prepares to bring her show Song Bird to the Lyric Hammersmith.
Charlie Drake
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Charlie Drake was a huge TV star during the 1960s and 70s, but is now largely overlooked. Graham McCann recounts the truth behind the diminutive comic and a string of career-changing accidents.
British Comedy Quiz #78
Wednesday 27th November 2019
The Thick Of It, Danger Mouse, Pink Panther, Gavin & Stacey and The Army Game are amongst this week's quiz questions.
Opening the Chronicles
Tuesday 26th November 2019
Comedy historian Graham McCann introduces his brand new British Comedy Guide column sharing interesting, untold and overlooked stories.