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Round The Horne. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Paddick, Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: The Quiet One - The understated art of Hugh Paddick

Sunday 26th January 2025

Graham McCann argues that the quiet and classy delicacy of Hugh Paddick's comedy performances should have won him far greater praise than he received, both in his lifetime and after it.

Comedians Beer Mat Flipping. Stuart Laws. Credit: Paul Gilbey Live

Stuart Laws: How to flip beer mats and make new friends

Saturday 25th January 2025

Ahead of the Comedians Beer Mat Flipping Championship, Stuart Laws talks through how to achieve a perfect flip.

George Fouracres Live

Shakespeare and silliness: George Fouracres on the mysterious man of One Man Musical

Friday 24th January 2025

George Fouracres, who plays the titular "Man" in One Man Musical, discusses how he got started in comedy, how Shakespeare and comedy shows are not as different as one might think, and more.

Demi Adejuyigbe Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Demi Adejuyigbe

Friday 24th January 2025

Backflipping to London's Soho Theatre this week, Demi Adejuyigbe offers some cautionary tales about superstar-based material.

Dan Tiernan. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Stomping through stand-up: Dan Tiernan interview

Friday 24th January 2025

"The three main components - gout, psychosis and magic!" Dan Tiernan talks about his stand-up tour, his love for the Fringe and how he started out as a dyspraxic magician.

Pitch It Good. Image shows left to right: Jim Hooker, Paul Ormerod Online

Pitch It Good: Our top five episodes

Thursday 23rd January 2025

Comedy podcast Pitch It Good sees hosts Jim Hooker and Paul Ormerod derailing comedians' movie pitches. As they prepare for their next live recording, we asked the duo to give us a list of five standout episodes.

Count Abdulla. Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik) Pro

The right way

Thursday 23rd January 2025

The first in a new series of long reads. In this piece we ask, is there a right way to construct your sitcom?

A couple laughing Features

The psychology of laughter: why comedy brings us together

Thursday 23rd January 2025

Comedy plays a big role in enriching all our lives. Here we look at why laughter is so important.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Smithy (James Corden), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Credit: Tidy Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, BBC, Tom Jackson Features

A tidy ending

Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Gavin & Stacey's finale did leave a few loose ends though.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #341

Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Comedians on Strictly, a Royle pub, a stained-glass window and Lady Tottington. There's all kinds of topics in this week's quiz.

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