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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd Features

30 years of Men Behaving Badly

Friday 18th February 2022

As the iconic 1990s television sitcom Men Behaving Badly marks its 30th anniversary, we look at what made the series such a phenomenon, speaking to writer Simon Nye and stars Leslie Ash, Valerie Minifie and Martin Clunes.

Simon Nye Features

Simon Nye interview: Men Behaving Badly & 30 years of TV

Friday 18th February 2022

As Men Behaving Badly celebrates its thirtieth birthday, we chat to writer Simon Nye about the politics of profanity, what it feels like to be a British writer in America and whether his panto writing days are behind him.

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Where do you get your comedy ideas from?

Wednesday 16th February 2022

If you've decided that you want to be a comedy writer, or if you're already some way down the road to becoming one, you're going to need loads of ideas. But where can you get them from, and what do you need to do once you've thought one up?

Two Microphones Features

Doubled Up with Laughter

Wednesday 16th February 2022

Would two gigs a night help solve stage fright?

Basil Brush. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #190

Wednesday 16th February 2022

Can you remember what catchphrase Basil Brush has? What about the name of the farm that Shaun The Sheep lives on?

Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock) Features

Comedy Rewind: Stone me, what a legacy - Hancock's Half Hour

Sunday 13th February 2022

A tribute to the career of Tony Hancock and his legacy of work, including masterful sitcom Hancock's Half Hour.

Director Michael Cumming on the set of Toast Of Tinseltown with Matt Berry. Copyright: Ben Meadows Features

How director Michael Cumming swapped dull TV for comedy's cutting edge

Saturday 12th February 2022

Brass Eye, Toast and Oxide Ghosts: How director Michael Cumming swapped dull TV for comedy's cutting edge.

Catherine Cohen Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Catherine Cohen

Friday 11th February 2022

Cabaret queen and star of the silver screen, Catherine Cohen talks genius vampires and horrible housewives.

Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Rose (Mary Millar) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #189

Wednesday 9th February 2022

This time: Keeping Up Appearances, Have I Got News For You appearance fees, the Medfords, and more.

Jonny Pelham Live

Random 8: Jonny Pelham

Tuesday 8th February 2022

Which seminal crime show would Jonny Pelham absolutely ruin? All will be revealed.

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