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Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Going Straight (Fletch lives!)

Sunday 30th March 2025

We look back at Going Straight, the sequel to Porridge which is well worth spending a few hours inside for.

Lewis Costello. Credit: Andy Hollingworth Features

Balls Etc: Lewis Costello - Blackburn's matchday man goes roving

Saturday 29th March 2025

He's a Blackburn Rover: football club announcer and stand-up Lewis Costello is heading out on tour. But where do wrestling and Floyd Mayweather enter the picture?

Geoff Norcott. Credit: Karla Gowlett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Geoff Norcott

Friday 28th March 2025

Grim green rooms, self-heckles in Helmand Province and a Romesh/Ryan dream: Geoff Norcott takes on FGWG2.

Johnny Ball People

Johnny Ball: "Comedy means not dull"

Friday 28th March 2025

As his book My Previous Life In Comedy is published, we talk to Johnny Ball about working the clubs in the 1960s, entertaining the troops, his friendship with Harry Secombe, and more.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows left to right: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie Shop

Soupy Twists Again!

Friday 28th March 2025

Author Jem Roberts outlines the return of his officially authorised Fry & Laurie celebration - plus, an Audible giveaway!

Fawlty Towers. Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC Features

The importance of Manuel in Fawlty Towers

Thursday 27th March 2025

An article look at how the character of Manuel was crucial to the success of Fawlty Towers.

Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC Features

The great British bluff: Comedy and deception

Thursday 27th March 2025

We look at how deception and bluffing are used in British comedy shows.

Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) Features

Jokes that seem unlikely but land big

Thursday 27th March 2025

Have you ever watched a scenario that was so ridiculous that it was funny?

Pay Pro

How long until I'm paid for my work?

Thursday 27th March 2025

You've signed a contract, but you still haven't been paid. How long will you have to wait?

Stephen Catling Live

Stephen Catling / William Thompson / Mitch Benn - Bobby Carroll's Glasgow Comedy Diary: Day 2

Wednesday 26th March 2025

From the weird and messy of prop comic untethered by formulaic material to seeing an old master celebrate the very existence of live comedy, Bobby packs in another full day at GICF 2025.

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