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The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) Features

David Brent: The awkward maestro who changed comedy forever

Friday 20th December 2024

A study of one of British comedy's most famous characters, David Brent from The Office.

You Me Bum Bum Train Live

You Me Bum Bum Train, Adam Riches & John Kearns - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Thursday 19th December 2024

Our columnist Mark Muldoon travels to the most extreme end-point of immersive theatre, as he becomes a passenger of You Me Bum Bum Train. Plus: Two Edinburgh Comedy Award winners, Adam Riches and John Kearns, become "one of music's most bangable duos" Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.

The Likely Lads. Image shows left to right: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Credit: BBC TV

Restoring The Likely Lads

Thursday 19th December 2024

Producer Charles Norton discusses the landmark 60th anniversary DVD collection of important BBC sitcom The Likely Lads and its successor, Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC Quiz

Christmas Quiz 2024

Wednesday 18th December 2024

It's time for our annual festive-themed quiz. How much do you remember about Christmas specials from the past?

Cerys Bradley Live

Random 8: Cerys Bradley

Tuesday 17th December 2024

With Weirdos' panto and an ambitious solo show upcoming, why is Cerys Bradley launching an urgent BCG appeal - for crisps?

The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes) Features

Comedy Rewind: A likely story - The Likely Lads

Sunday 15th December 2024

As it celebrates its sixtieth anniversary we pay tribute to The Likely Lads, a pioneering series that helped popularise realism in television comedy.

Gavin Webster Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Gavin Webster

Friday 13th December 2024

He's put a band together this Christmas, but what are Gavin Webster's festive highs and lows?

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Smithy (James Corden) Shop

Gavin & Stacey: The quiz

Wednesday 11th December 2024

To whet your appetite ahead of the new Gavin & Stacey special, we've pick ten brain-teasers from a brand new quiz book about the show to test your knowledge.

Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Len Shelby (Steve Pemberton), Tommy Drake (Reece Shearsmith). Credit: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #336

Wednesday 11th December 2024

A Simon Day character, the original Kryten, a duo from Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room and 1990s comedy drama Demob are amongst the topics this time.

Michael McIntyre's 25th Year Stand-Up Special. Michael McIntyre. Credit: BBC, Hungry McBear TV

Michael McIntyre on 25 years in comedy

Monday 9th December 2024

Ahead of his TV stand-up special, Michael McIntyre talks about how he started in comedy, the Christmas card routine that got him in trouble, and his top tip for aspiring stand-ups.

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