British Comedy Guide

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  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1970 - 1998
  • 1142 episodes (83 series)

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years. Stars Bill Wallis, David Tate, Sally Grace, David Jason, Jon Glover and more.

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Key details

Genre
Sketch Show
Broadcast
1970 - 1998
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
1,142 (83 series), plus 143 compilations and short inserts
Stars
Bill Wallis, David Tate, Sally Grace, David Jason, Jon Glover, Nigel Rees, Sheila Steafel, Chris Emmett and more
Writers
Max Alcock, Richard Quick, Dave Dixon, Michael Dines, Barry Atkins, Peter Spence, Simon Brett, Chris Miller and more
Producers
Simon Brett, Bob Oliver Rogers, John Lloyd, Martin Fisher, Geoffrey Perkins, Griff Rhys Jones, Douglas Adams, Jonathan James-Moore and more
Company

Additional details

Production
Studio
Soundtrack
Had several theme tunes, including Party Fears Two by The Associates.

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 4th April 1970 at 11:05pm on BBC Radio 4

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