The Real Comedy Controllers
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2017
- 4 episodes (1 series)
A Radio 4 Extra show in which the producers of comedy shows talk about their favourite programmes. Features Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Alternative Comedy... and Beyond
Further details
The full episodes broadcast as part of this show were...
Lenin of the Rovers
Midfield football maestro Ricky Lenin's battle for Britain's first all-communist football team. Ricky introduces his radical thinking to Felchester Rovers. Starring Alexei Sayle, Keith Allen, Andrew McClean and Maurice Colbourne. First broadcast in February 1988.
The Mary Whitehouse Experience
David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis tackle buskers and January sales. With Mark Thomas. From January 1990.
Goodness Gracious Me
The Marriage Emporium is running low on Indian brides, plus a version of the classic song 'Fifty Ways to Leave Your Mother'. British-Asian sitcom. From July 1997.
On The Hour
Pre-natal beauty therapy hits the headlines. Chris Morris hosts the incisive news satire. With Steve Coogan. From April 1992.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 8th April 2017
- Time
- 9am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 180 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
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Saturday 8th April 2017 | 7:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 13th April 2019 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 13th April 2019 | 7:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 21st November 2020 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 21st November 2020 | 7:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 16th March 2022 | 11:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 16th March 2022 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 11th May 2022 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 12th August 2023 | 10:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 12th August 2023 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 12th August 2023 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Sunday 13th August 2023 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 17th August 2023 | 8:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 14th October 2023 | 10:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 14th October 2023 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 14th October 2023 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Sunday 15th October 2023 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 19th October 2023 | 8:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 21st October 2023 | 10:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 21st October 2023 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 21st October 2023 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Sunday 22nd October 2023 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 28th October 2023 | 10:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 28th October 2023 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 28th October 2023 | 9:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Sunday 29th October 2023 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 2nd November 2023 | 8:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 4th November 2023 | 10:00am 60 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 4th November 2023 | 3:00pm 60 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 4th November 2023 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
Sunday 5th November 2023 | 5:00am 60 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
Paul Jackson | Host / Presenter |
Beryl Vertue | Self |
John Lloyd | Self |
Jimmy Mulville | Self |
Paul Kobrak | Producer |
Dixi Stewart | Producer |