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  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
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  • The British Comedy Quiz
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Bottom's Up - Looking Back at Bottom

Sunday 12th September 2021

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson's scatological sitcom ran for three series from 1991 to 1995, winning legions of fans. We take a look back at the slapstick classic.

Nina Conti. Copyright: Matt Crockett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Nina Conti

Friday 10th September 2021

Drive-in highs and drive-in lows: Nina Conti takes us through her lockdowns, and new tour extravaganza The Dating Show.

Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Quiz

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. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television TV

George & Mildred at 45

Monday 6th September 2021

Marking the 45th anniversary of its debut, Tim Dawson looks at sitcom George & Mildred and examines what makes it so enduringly popular.

Bolu Babalola TV

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.

The Cleaner. Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies) TV

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 People

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.

The Undiscovered Tony Hancock. Tony Hancock. Copyright: Getty Images Features

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.

Image shows from L to R: Dave Allen, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore Features

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.

Patrick Monahan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

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.

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