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Comedy Chronicles: The Indomitable Don Estelle

Sunday 3rd May 2020

Graham McCann recounts the rise-and-fall from fame of Don Estelle, the sitcom star whose life was underpinned by an incredible amount of chutzpah.

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My Comedy Career: Christine Rose

Friday 1st May 2020

Over the last decade and a half you're likely to have seen the name 'Christine Rose' appearing in the end credits of many TV comedy shows. Here we chat to the prolific gag writer to find out how she got started, and what it is like to be a joke writer in the world of TV entertainment.

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The Secret Reviewer #14: Turning the Tables

Friday 1st May 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: how furniture could be key to live comedy's future.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Ross Brierley

Friday 1st May 2020

He was once stuck with one audience for a whole week: no wonder Ross Brierley is now revelling in a remote chat show.

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Baby Cow appoints Sarah Monteith as first MD

Thursday 30th April 2020

Baby Cow Productions has announced the appointment of Sarah Monteith as its firs Managing Director. She will take up the role in May.

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Richard Herring interview

Thursday 30th April 2020

Podcast pioneer, Scope patron and now lockdown sports star, Richard Herring seems to thrive when big career obstacles land in his path: he's even turned stone clearing into cult viewing. But how will the rest of comedy recover, as the dust settles?

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British Comedy Quiz #99

Wednesday 29th April 2020

Where was The Good Life set? Maybe you know that off the top of your head... but can you get all 10 of the questions right? There's some super-hard ones to challenge you too.

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Random 8: Tony & John

Tuesday 28th April 2020

Intercepted by Clever Peter's Will Hartley and Ed Eales-White, Tony and John talk Dirk Kuyt puzzles, puma disappointments and Rod's Stewart's swing.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Oliver Coleman

Friday 24th April 2020

He's darn good on Monkey Barrel's lockdown offshoot, Today's World, but why did Oliver Coleman ditch his dry-heaving near namesake?

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Just These Please on how they make their viral videos

Thursday 23rd April 2020

Sketch group Just These, Please have clocked up millions of views online for their video sketches. Let's find out more about how they do what they do...