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The House logo. Credit: BCG Pro

The House, Episode 1: "Amicable Divorce"

Monday 19th May 2025

As we prepare to open our original sitcom The House to members' contributions, listen to the first episode here.

The Horne Section TV Show. Alex Horne (Alex Horne) TV

Alex Horne interview

Monday 19th May 2025

Alex Horne talks about the second series of his sitcom.

dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions TV

Remembering dinnerladies

Monday 19th May 2025

A tribute to dinnerladies, the 1990s TV show created by Victoria Wood. It was not just a funny sitcom, but a beautifully observed and generously written portrayal of everyday life.

Dave King Features

Comedy Chronicles: He who downed the crown - The strange career of Dave King

Sunday 18th May 2025

Dave King was built from almost nothing by producer Ernest Maxin and took the world by storm. Then he all but disappeared. This is his story.

Paul Zerdin. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Live

Puppets and Paul Daniels: An interview with Paul Zerdin

Saturday 17th May 2025

Paul Zerdin talks about how he made the jump from magician to ventriloquist (while still keeping some of the magic!), his creative process for shows, and an incident at the airport involving lost luggage.

Image shows left to right: Sullivan Brown, Rosie Nicholls, Grubby Little Mitts Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Grubby Little Mitts

Friday 16th May 2025

Heading to Soho with Eyes Closed, Mouths Open, Grubby Little Mitts take us back through their messy pasts.

Stand out Pro

How to succeed in the British comedy industry

Thursday 15th May 2025

Succeeding in the British comedy industry is challenging, but far from impossible. Somebody has to, so why shouldn't you?

Tim Reid Pro

My Comedy Career: Tim Reid

Wednesday 14th May 2025

Car Share and Meet The Richardsons writer Tim Reid talks about the benefits of comedy writing courses and building up a constant source of potential material.

The League Of Gentlemen. Herr Lipp (Steve Pemberton). Credit: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #357

Wednesday 14th May 2025

A quiz about times that European languages have appeared in British comedy. It's a fun one!

Alex Mitchell. Credit: DTM Images Live

Random 8: Alex Mitchell

Tuesday 13th May 2025

Preparing to help launch Sunderland's Spacebar Comedy Club, Alex Mitchell reveals an O Briain debacle, his formative TV crush and whether Richard Madeley is human.

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