The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 4
- 2014
- 6 episodes (1 series)
A six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. Features Grace Dent.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - 1975-1980
Further details
Graeme Garden, by this stage, was an established figure with his breakthrough show I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again morphing into I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, in addition to his work presenting Week Ending, and as a panellist on shows such as A Rhyme In Time.
John Lloyd only joined the BBC Radio Comedy department in 1973, but he managed to make over 500 shows, co-creating The News Quiz, The Burkiss Way, and Quote Unquote before leaving for television.
Grace Dent asks them about the atmosphere within the Radio Comedy department and within the BBC, and how ideas actually make it on air.
They share their memories of former Heads of Light Entertainment Radio (as it was then called) Con Mahoney and David Hatch, and talk about the lack of women in comedy at that time.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 1st November 2014
- Time
- 10:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Monday 19th September 2016 | 6:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Monday 19th September 2016 | 1:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Monday 19th September 2016 | 8:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Tuesday 20th September 2016 | 1:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
Grace Dent | Host / Presenter |
Graeme Garden | Guest |
John Lloyd | Guest |
Simon Brett | Self |
Yvonne Littlewood | Self |
Ed Morrish | Producer |
Alexandra Smith | Producer |