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British Comedy Quiz #170
Wednesday 8th September 2021
Tony Hancock, Two Pints Of Lager and Just A Minute... as always, there's a wide range of topics to test you!
George & Mildred at 45
Monday 6th September 2021
Marking the 45th anniversary of its debut, we take a look at sitcom George & Mildred and examine what what makes it so enduringly popular.
Bolu Babalola introduces Big Age
Monday 6th September 2021
Bolu Babalola, the creator of Channel 4's Big Age, introduces her sitcom pilot, explains how Beyonce is a big inspiration in how she approaches her work, and more.
Greg Davies on The Cleaner
Monday 6th September 2021
Greg Davies introduces the concept of his new sitcom, The Cleaner, and admits he's a bit jealous of his character.
Brian Murphy interview: George & Mildred at 45
Monday 6th September 2021
To coincide with the 45th anniversary of hit sitcom George & Mildred, we talk to star Brian Murphy about his long and varied career in comedy.
Novelty Jukebox: Tony Hancock - From East Cheam to the Pop Charts
Monday 6th September 2021
Tony Hancock's work is much-celebrated amongst comedy aficionados, but long before complete CD releases were ever dreamt of, a series of re-recorded episodes of his and Galton & Simpson's iconic series were released on vinyl.
Comedy Chronicles: Just very naughty boys - Dave Allen, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore Down Under
Sunday 5th September 2021
Censorship can seem to be ever-growing in modern times: new "woke" sensibilities clashing with long-established political correctness, and both in turn with classical liberalism - but it is nothing new, as Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Dave Allen found out 50 years ago this month on Australian television.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Patrick Monahan
Friday 3rd September 2021
He's playing Bedford's big Comedy in the Park on Friday evening - time for Patrick Monahan to take us through his epic first gig, and beyond.
2point4 Children at 30
Friday 3rd September 2021
As host of a new podcast dedicated to the classic 1990s comedy series, J.D. Collins assesses the appeal and uniqueness of 2point4 Children as it turns 30 years old.
Ian Hislop on 60 years of Private Eye
Thursday 2nd September 2021
As Private Eye celebrates its 60th birthday, we chat to editor Ian Hislop about satire, his favourite memories from over thirty years of Have I Got News For You, and the strange status of Hollywood hairpieces.