Features
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- Comedy Chronicles
- Comedy Rewind
- Novelty Jukebox
- First Gig, Worst Gig
- Random 8
- Circuit Training. Si Hawkins
- Rogue Pun
- Balls Etc
- The British Comedy Quiz
Comedy Chronicles: The comic that time forgot - The lives and deaths of Stainless Stephen
Sunday 3rd December 2023
One of the first British comedians to appear regularly on radio, Stainless Stephen was one of the busiest, best-loved and cleverest comedians in the country.
Bernie Clifton looks back at his career
Saturday 2nd December 2023
An interview with Bernie Clifton, as he publishes his autobiography. He reflects on the influence of Les Dawson, reducing the late Queen to tears, appearing on The Voice and retiring Oswald The Ostrich.
Comedy and mental health survival
Friday 1st December 2023
Magnus Mackintosh, the writer of Radio 4 sitcom Disordered, says the value of comedy as an art form is underappreciated within society.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Damien Warren-Smith, AKA Garry Starr
Friday 1st December 2023
As he brings back the original Garry Starr vehicle, Damien Warren-Smith recalls clown inspirations and Berlin beginnings.
British Comedy Quiz #282
Wednesday 29th November 2023
How many years was Norman Stanley Fletcher sentenced to? If you remember the opening titles of Porridge, you'll be able to answer the first question in this week's quiz.
Rich Wilson interview: Crisis planning, insane podcasts and a bump
Tuesday 28th November 2023
A can-do sort of bloke, Rich Wilson even recorded a special on his honeymoon. But with a new show and a big Crisis benefit coming up, he's also prepping for an event that might just change everything.
Comedy Rewind: Back to basics on The Good Life
Sunday 26th November 2023
Initially conceived as a vehicle for comic actor Richard Briers, The Good Life has become an all-time British TV classic, as Comedy Rewind explains.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Dan Lees
Friday 24th November 2023
He's bringing Edinburgh hit The Vinyl Countdown to Soho, but why won't Dan Lees listen to the odd albums he acquired?
Ivo Graham, Leila Navabi, Paddy Young - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Ivo Graham is touring bigger venues following his Taskmaster 'achievements' - but how is the show stacking up? Also: We continue searching for the next big thing. This time it's the turn of newcomers Leila Navabi and Paddy Young.
British Comedy Quiz #281
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Arnold Rimmer, Alf Garnett, Del Boy and Monty Python are amongst this week's question subjects.