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Lost Episodes producer interview

Friday 29th November 2019

Insights from the originator of Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes, executive producer Tom Webber.

Sam Simmons Live

Sam Simmons interview

Friday 29th November 2019

Back to cheer the bewildered Brits at London's Soho Theatre, Sam Simmons talks toilet-training, election-night gigging and a feline superpower.

Mark Simmons: The Face Of.... Mark (Mark Simmons) Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Mark Simmons

Friday 29th November 2019

He loves asking comics about great gags that didn't work, but what were Mark Simmons's own favourite failures?

Image shows from L to R: Si Hawkins, Robin Ince. Copyright: Hazelgee Live

Robin Ince interview

Thursday 28th November 2019

We were wondering where in the West End to meet Robin Ince for a chat about his books (out and forthcoming), progress hinderers, problematic material, and this year's two-city Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People. What better setting than tea at the British Museum, right next to some totem poles?

Vikki Stone Live

Vikki Stone interview

Thursday 28th November 2019

An interview with Vikki Stone, as she prepares to bring her show Song Bird to the Lyric Hammersmith.

The Cracksman. Ernest Wright (Charlie Drake). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation Features

Comedy Chronicles: Charlie Drake

Wednesday 27th November 2019

Charlie Drake was a huge TV star during the 1960s and 70s, but is now largely overlooked. Graham McCann recounts the truth behind the diminutive comic and a string of career-changing accidents.

The Army Game. Copyright: Granada Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #78

Wednesday 27th November 2019

The Thick Of It, Danger Mouse, Pink Panther, Gavin & Stacey and The Army Game are amongst this week's quiz questions.

Graham McCann Features

Opening the Chronicles

Tuesday 26th November 2019

Comedy historian Graham McCann introduces his brand new British Comedy Guide column sharing interesting, untold and overlooked stories.

Flickers Of The Future Pro

£100,000 prize available for climate change comedy idea

Tuesday 26th November 2019

Flickers Of The Future, a charity-sponsored opportunity for creators aged 18-29, has a £100,000 production funding prize. Judges include Richard Curtis.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Pam (Alison Steadman), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions TV

Christmas TV comedy highlights 2019

Tuesday 26th November 2019

A guide to the comedy specials which will be shown at Christmas this year. Highlights include the return of Gavin & Stacey and a new version of Worzel Gummidge.

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