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Nish Kumar on turning a bread roll into a comedy show

Monday 17th January 2022

There can't be too many comedy touring shows this year revolving around the throwing of a bread roll. Nish Kumar's Your Power, Your Control strongly features that time he was on the receiving end of a baked-product hurling at a charity gig.

An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Neilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

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Comedy Rewind: Sublime farce in An Actor's Life For Me

Sunday 16th January 2022

From the co-writer of The Vicar Of Dibley, showbusiness comedy An Actor's Life For Me rings the bells as a funny, accessible comedy about the industry itself.

Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

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Three of the funniest characters on British television

Friday 14th January 2022

Britain is known for lots of things. Lousy weather. Messy politics. A fervent love for football. And, of course, great comedy characters.

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Colin Elmer on playing 'a bit of a cult', Kenneth Williams

Wednesday 12th January 2022

Colin Elmer is an actor who, for the last seven years, has played Kenneth Williams. In 2022 he's taking to the road again in Round The Horne and his one man-show Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams. Here he shares his story about when he was first cast as the iconic performer, and the experiences he's encountered.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

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British Comedy Quiz #185

Wednesday 12th January 2022

Remember who was in Porridge? You'll have a good start, if so. If not, we've got a picture to help you.

Robyn Perkins. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

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Random 8: Robyn Perkins

Tuesday 11th January 2022

Which Marvel star did Robyn Perkins get shirty with at a Boston bar? All will be revealed.

Penn & Teller. Image shows from L to R: Penn Jillette, Teller

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How Penn & Teller helped create Magic Goes Wrong

Monday 10th January 2022

As hit show Magic Goes Wrong continues in the West End, and heads around the UK on a tour too, top magicians Penn & Teller reveal how they found themselves working with the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, and how they came to cast their spell on audiences...