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Back. Image shows from L to R: Stephen (David Mitchell), Andrew (Robert Webb) TV

Sitcoms and the power of pathos

Saturday 27th February 2021

As Channel 4's Back concludes with a poignant episode, we look at the power of pathos in the TV sitcom.

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey). Copyright: BBC TV

20 years of Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Friday 26th February 2021

To mark the 20th anniversary of Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, a special new five minute sketch written by the show's creator Susan Nickson and starring Will Mellor and Ralf Little has been released.

Catherine Bohart Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Catherine Bohart

Friday 26th February 2021

Her online festival GigFest launches next month, but how did Catherine Bohart cause live cop-on-cop action?

Norbert Smith - A Life. Sir Norbert Smith (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #142

Wednesday 24th February 2021

This week's quiz topics include Harry Enfield, Benidorm, Gimme Gimme Gimme and John Oliver.

Marny Godden. Copyright: Eliza Power Live

Random 8: Marny Godden

Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Kate Bush, Beethoven and a live replica of Robert Smith - Marny Godden takes a musical trip through our weekly test.

Businessmen Features

A Bit on the Side

Monday 22nd February 2021

Is it better to go full-time with comedy, or keep another iron in the fire?

Toast Of Tinseltown. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions Features

A taste of Toast Of Tinseltown

Monday 22nd February 2021

Director Michael Cumming on the return of Steven Toast - plus Sandylands updates, and Toast fan Stewart Lee chips in, too.

Margaret Thatcher Features

Comedy Chronicles: Margaret Thatcher - sitcom star

Sunday 21st February 2021

The politics of the 1980s fuelled the alternative comedy scene, making stars for decades to come. But have you heard the one about the Prime Minister saving a sitcom great from an unjustly early demise?

Eleanor Tiernan People

Eleanor Tiernan on sex tapes, OnlyFans and recording from home in a pandemic

Friday 19th February 2021

We talk to Eleanor Tiernan, as her stand-up special comes to Radio 4. "Being in the closet is great preparation for a pandemic" she notes.

Alasdair Beckett-King Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alasdair Beckett-King

Friday 19th February 2021

Stand-up and sit-down expert Alasdair Beckett-King once saw a ghost in the audience. But the bloke from Sainsbury's was worse.

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