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Hard Cell. James Kayler Pro

James Kayler on directing Hard Cell

Tuesday 19th April 2022

Hard Cell director James Kayler gives us an insight into what it is like to plan and film a TV show.

Gill Sims Live

Random 8: Gill Sims

Tuesday 19th April 2022

From stage door trauma to otter envy, Why Mummy Drinks author Gill Sims takes the eight question test.

Comedians Giving Lectures. Sara Pascoe TV

Sara Pascoe interview

Sunday 17th April 2022

A chat with Sara Pascoe, as Comedians Giving Lectures - the Dave show she hosts - returns for a third series.

John Ammonds. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Bring me fun - The brilliance of John Ammonds

Sunday 17th April 2022

If George Martin is the man who made The Beatles, then expert producer/director John Ammonds is the man who made Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Harry Worth, Dave Allen...

BBC New Comedy Awards. Anna Thomas. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Anna Thomas

Friday 15th April 2022

Baboons, Blobby and the best ever curry: Anna Thomas takes us back in time.

Steve Coogan. Copyright: Trevor Leighton Live

Steve Coogan on preparing to take Alan Partridge on tour

Thursday 14th April 2022

After 13 long years, the one and the only Alan Partridge is back on our live stages. Steve Coogan talks about preparing to take his famous character on tour around the UK.

Hitmen. Jamie (Mel Giedroyc). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Pro

Single Camera or Studio Audience?

Thursday 14th April 2022

So: you're working on a new sitcom project. You now face a choice: what type of sitcom should your show be? Single camera or studio audience?

Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #198

Wednesday 13th April 2022

Holiday sitcom Duty Free, a Hobbit actor, darts and a watch salesperson are amongst the topics as the British Comedy Quiz creeps ever-closer to the big 200 mark.

Hullraisers. Image shows left to right: Rana (Taj Atwal), Toni (Leah Brotherhead), Paula (Sinead Matthews) TV

Hullraisers interviews

Monday 11th April 2022

The stars and writers of Hullraisers introduce the comedy, and explain why its depiction of Hull and female friendships differs from what you might have seen on television before.

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn) TV

Derry Girls - Series 3 interview

Monday 11th April 2022

Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn talk about starring in the final series of Derry Girls.

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