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Trouble In Store. Norman (Norman Wisdom). Copyright: Two Cities Films Features

Novelty Jukebox: Norman Wisdom - Follow A Star (1959)

Sunday 11th April 2021

1959 and it is the turn of Norman Wisdom to take a spin on the Novelty Jukebox, whilst Tony Hancock is waiting in the wings to kick off the 1960s.

The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: And it's goodnight from him - saying hello again to The Two Ronnies

Saturday 10th April 2021

It's now been 50 years since The Two Ronnies was first broadcast, and the celebrated sketch show - starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett - still has plenty of laughs and entertainment to deliver.

Lawrence Leung Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lawrence Leung

Friday 9th April 2021

He's reading minds live from Melbourne in new show Connected, but why does Lawrence Leung owe a lot to one memory-challenged MC?

Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. Rosie Jones TV

Rosie Jones talks about Trip Hazard

Thursday 8th April 2021

Rosie Jones talks about her new show, Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. She says she loved having adventures right here in the UK.

Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, John Cleese. Copyright: BBC Features

Parrot Fashion

Wednesday 7th April 2021

How the Norwegian Blue became a comedy icon.

Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Todd (Tamsin Greig), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Sue White (Michelle Gomez), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Alan Statham (Mark Heap). Copyright: Talkback Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #148

Wednesday 7th April 2021

Green Wing, a Two Ronnies sketch, and Father Ted are amongst this week's topics.

Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions Radio

Radio 4's Alone cast discuss Series 3

Tuesday 6th April 2021

Angus Deayton, Pearce Quigley, Abigail Cruttenden, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron discuss recording the third series of Radio 4 sitcom Alone in a socially distanced studio setting.

Grave New World. Stuart Laws. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy Live

Random 8: Stuart Laws

Tuesday 6th April 2021

With his Grave New World now upon us, Stuart Laws recalls conference confusion, cetaceous cruising and an excruciating kiss.

Beryl Vertue Features

Comedy Chronicles: Beryl Vertue - The woman who changed her world

Sunday 4th April 2021

Accidentally falling into a job with the likes of Sykes, Milligan, Galton, Simpson and Howerd, Beryl Vertue quickly became a one-woman powerhouse, transforming the British television industry with changes that remain to this day.

Image shows from L to R: Jayde Adams, Jeremy Hardy, Dane Baptiste, Rosie Jones Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 2

Friday 2nd April 2021

It's our second jog through the FGWG archives, five years on, starring Rosie Jones, Jeremy Hardy, Natalie Haynes, Dane Baptiste, Jen Kirkman and many more.

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