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Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan) TV

Sophie Willan interview

Monday 6th April 2020

Sophie Willan talks about her comedy pilot Alma's Not Normal, and how TV needs to change in terms of regional voices and involving those from working class backgrounds.

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr) Features

Comedy Chronicles: Stuck in the middle with you

Sunday 5th April 2020

We may be struggling with lockdown and isolation in contemporary Britain, but - as Graham McCann explains - our favourite sitcom characters have been coping with it for their whole lives.

Empty seats Pro

Comedy club owners on the impact of coronavirus

Friday 3rd April 2020

We hear from Komedia, Just The Tonic and The Frog And Bucket comedy clubs about how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting their businesses, and what their predictions are for the future.

Ashley Blaker. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Pro

My Comedy Career: Ashley Blaker

Friday 3rd April 2020

Stand-up comedian and TV and radio producer Ashley Blaker talks about the importance of backing yourself in whatever way you can. Plus, the greatest excuse he heard from a TV commissioning editor.

Jack Gleadow Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jack Gleadow

Friday 3rd April 2020

He's just launched a new weekly Night In and won a joke award, but why does Jack Gleadow owe a debt to The Beautiful South?

Edinburgh Festival fireworks Pro

Has Coronavirus finally burst the Edinburgh Fringe bubble?

Thursday 2nd April 2020

The Edinburgh Fringe 2020 has been cancelled. Bruce Dessau ponders whether the festival will ever be the same again.

Graph Features

Stand-up is scary for some

Wednesday 1st April 2020

Stand-up is scary for some, but soothing for others.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #13: Sympathy for the Devil

Wednesday 1st April 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: critics can't expect much compassion in a crisis.

The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #95

Wednesday 1st April 2020

Another diverse range of topics to test your knowledge on. Do you remember The Lovers, Wild West or Mr Bean Rides Again?

Excellent Work Pro

How to plan your time and be productive

Tuesday 31st March 2020

With so many possible distractions around the house, how do you be productive? Here's some tips on managing your time and consistently producing work.

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