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Comedy Rewind: Wilt
Sunday 14th April 2024
A look back at Wilt, the 1989 film starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
Comedy Rewind: Get on top of Girls On Top
Sunday 17th March 2024
A look back at Girls On Top, the 1980s sitcom starring Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Ruby Wax, Tracey Ullman and Joan Greenwood.
Comedy Rewind: Cruise Of The Gods
Sunday 3rd March 2024
A look back at Cruise Of The Gods, the one-off comedy starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, that aired on BBC Two in 2002.
Comedy Rewind - Bringing down the House: Yes Minister
Sunday 15th October 2023
With a new, "final chapter" stage play now running, we examine the timeless comedy of political machinations, Yes Minister, and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister.
Comedy Rewind: The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
Sunday 3rd September 2023
Did you get where you are today without knowing The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin? If so, now's the time to jump into David Nobbs' wonderful world of mid-life insanity.
Comedy Rewind: Are you okay? I'm All Right Jack
Sunday 20th August 2023
64 years since its original release, we examine the acclaimed film sequel and satire of industrial relations and corruption, I'm All Right Jack.
Comedy Rewind: Welcome to 1959, campers - Hi-De-Hi!
Sunday 9th July 2023
Running for eight series, two stage shows, and making household names of its stars, we look at the enduring popularity of hit 1980s' comedy Hi-De-Hi!.
Comedy Rewind: Studying A Very Peculiar Practice
Sunday 11th June 2023
A brief trip back to university to study Andrew Davies's surreal late-1980s comedy, A Very Peculiar Practice.
Brass Eye at 25: Biting, cutting edge 1990s satire that still resonates today
Saturday 29th January 2022
Brass Eye is one of the greatest British comedies ever made. There's no real evidence for it, but it is a scientific fact. As it reaches its 25th anniversary, we look back at the controversial satirical show starring Chris Morris.
The Office at 20
Monday 5th July 2021
In July 2001 a sitcom focusing on a regional manager in Berkshire made its debut on TV. It soon became clear The Office was something different and special. 20 years on, we're still loving Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's hit comedy.
Polly: English or American?
Wednesday 15th May 2019
Is waitress and all-round help Polly Sherman an English or American character? Chris Hallam found out.
Classic Comedy Year: 1990
Monday 10th March 2014
A look back at 1990, the year that saw Mrs Thatcher leave No 10, the Buckets and Meldrews appear on television and Jim Davidson on the verge of a Big Break.
10 Years of Peep Show
Thursday 19th September 2013
Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show is now 10 years old. Here's an article examining the series.
Alan Partridge: The story so far
Friday 2nd August 2013
With Alan Partridge now on the big screen, this article takes a look back at twenty years of a comedy legend.
Francesca Martinez interview
Thursday 14th February 2013
An interview with 'wobbly' comedian Francesca Martinez. She has some very interesting things to say about how to be happy.
Book Review: Camp David by David Walliams
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of Camp David, the autobiography book written by David Walliams.
Book Review: Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of Is It Just Me?, Miranda Hart's light-hearted book about
Book Review: Peter Serafinowicz - A Billion Jokes!
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of the joke book written by comic actor Peter Serafinowicz.
Book Review: The True History of the Black Adder
Monday 17th December 2012
A review of The True History of the Black Adder, subtitled: an unadulterated history of the creation of a comedy legend. It's a book about the hit TV series starring Rowan Atkinson.
DVD Review: The Thick Of It - Series 4
Monday 17th December 2012
With Series 4, The Thick Of It reaches an excellent and natural conclusion. It's available to buy on DVD.