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Dad's Army. Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC

How the BBC nearly didn't make Dad's Army

Wednesday 25th March 2015

A speech by TV executive Huw Wheldon revealed that the BBC nearly didn't make Dad's Army as they were convinced it wouldn't work.

Bluestone 42. Ellen (Laura Aikman). Copyright: BBC

Laura Aikman interview

Saturday 21st March 2015

Laura Aikman talks about joining the cast of Bluestone 42, having to film the show in a sweaty thermal vest, and how she nearly mucked up her audition for a second time.

Raised By Wolves. Image shows from L to R: Caitlin Moran, Caroline Moran. Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves interview

Thursday 12th March 2015

Sisters Caitlin Moran and Caroline Moran talk about creating Raised By Wolves, the Channel 4 sitcom based on their childhood experiences.

Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Interview with Paul Whitehouse & David Cummings

Monday 2nd March 2015

An interview with writers Paul Whitehouse and David Cummings ahead of their new TV sitcom, Nurse.

Pompidou. Pompidou (Matt Lucas). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Matt Lucas interview

Tuesday 24th February 2015

Matt Lucas talks about filming Pompidou, the visual comedy series for the BBC in which he plays an elderly oddball aristocrat.

I Live With Models. Image shows from L to R: Anna (Rebecca Reid), Tommy (David Hoffman), Scarlet (Brianne Howey), Enrique (Eric Aragon). Copyright: Roughcut Television

I Live With Models interviews

Monday 23rd February 2015

The main cast members involved in new Comedy Central sitcom I Live With Models introduce their characters and reveal their real-life flatshare disaster stories.

Uncle. Andy (Nick Helm). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nick Helm interview

Saturday 7th February 2015

Nick Helm talks about the return of Uncle, and explains why he would love to swear at his young co-star.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools and Horses - Top 10 catchphrases

Friday 6th February 2015

Lovely Jubbly! A poll has determined the top 10 most used phrases from Only Fools And Horses, plus the most loved scenes too.

Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Ruth Jones interview

Monday 2nd February 2015

Ruth Jones reveals what viewers can expect from the fourth series of her hit comedy drama Stella, and discusses other topics too.

David Jason

David Jason interview

Friday 30th January 2015

David Jason talks about Only Fools And Horses - the sitcom that was so popular it caused the National Grid power supply headaches.

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