Laughed Off The Page. Janice Forsyth. Copyright: BBC
Laughed Off The Page

Laughed Off The Page

  • Radio documentary
  • BBC Radio Scotland
  • 2007 - 2012
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

BBC Radio Scotland show that lifts the lid on the world of comedy writers. Features Lynn Ferguson, Sanjeev Kohli and Janice Forsyth.

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Series 3, Episode 1 - Rob Grant

Janice Forsyth talks to Rob Grant about the strains of writing for those mighty Spitting Image puppets and how he was one of the men responsible for Red Dwarf.

Further details

Rob Grant. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC

Rob Grant cut his comedy teeth writing for programmes like The News Huddlines and Son of Cliche.

In television some of the biggest names in comedy including Jasper Carrot, Bob Monkhouse and Ken Dodd have used his funny lines.

Talking to Janice Forsyth he explains about the strains of writing for those mighty Spitting Image puppets and how he was one of the men responsible for Red Dwarf.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 28th October 2010
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Janice Forsyth Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Rob Grant Self

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