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Tiger Aspect appoints David Simpson Head of Comedy

Thursday 17th December 2020

Tiger Aspect has appointed a new full-time head of comedy, David Simpson.

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BBC Studios hires Pete Strauss to audio comedy team

Thursday 17th December 2020

BBC Studios has hired Pete Strauss from Spirit Media to join its audio comedy team.

Dad's Army. Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

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British Comedy Quiz #132

Wednesday 16th December 2020

What was the first name of Chief Warden Hodges? That's one of our questions this week...

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Random 8: Dan Lees

Tuesday 15th December 2020

He's helping viewers stay present and correct at the Big Wowie Christmas Wrap Party, but why might Dan Lees avoid confectionary this festive season?

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Novelty Jukebox: Arthur Askey - Hello Playmates (1957)

Monday 14th December 2020

In this edition of Novelty Jukebox it's big hearts and silly songs with Arthur Askey and 1957's Hello Playmates.

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BBC Comedy Association opportunities

Monday 14th December 2020

A summary of the opportunities available via the newly formed BBC Comedy Association.

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn. Copyright: BBC

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Comedy Chronicles: The Prelude of Mr Preview: How André Previn won over Morecambe & Wise

Sunday 13th December 2020

We've all seen André Previn on the 1971 Morecambe & Wise Christmas special countless times. The recorded Grieg sketch, however, is but the tip of the iceberg.