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Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC TV

The Great Red Nose Day Parodies

Monday 15th March 2021

We take a look at a mainstay of the Red Nose Day telethons: the all-star parody.

Tommy Cooper Features

100 years of Tommy Cooper

Monday 15th March 2021

With the 100th anniversary of Tommy Cooper's birth set to be celebrated on Friday, writer and actor John Hewer - who impersonates the comedy legend - pays tribute to the amazing talents of the comedian and magician.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak, Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall, Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster - Series 11 interviews

Monday 15th March 2021

Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall talk about taking on Taskmaster 11.

6 Dates With Barker. Fritz Braun / 'Lola' (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television Features

Comedy Rewind: The Ronnie Barker Pilots

Sunday 14th March 2021

Ronnie Barker is well known for sitcom Porridge and sketch show The Two Ronnies in particular; but the former was born from a string of broadcast pilots showcasing his wide comic talent.

The Vicar Of Dibley. Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Features

Novelty Jukebox: Trevor Peacock

Wednesday 10th March 2021

You'll have seen Trevor Peacock as Jim Trott in The Vicar Of Dibley, but what you may not realise is he was also a very accomplished song writer. Novelty Jukebox explains all.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #144

Wednesday 10th March 2021

This edition of our quiz starts off with a Fry & Laurie question.

Evelyn Mok Live

Random 8: Evelyn Mok

Tuesday 9th March 2021

Making plans for the CAN Festival Comedy Night, Evelyn Mok reveals an inspirational memoir and some deeply uninspirational signs.

Billy Connolly Features

Comedy Chronicles: The Big Spin - Billy Connolly and the art of adaptation

Sunday 7th March 2021

Joke theft is generally perceived to be one of the worst acts any comic can commit. But there is a difference in execution between imitation and adaptation, and a certain Scotsman is a master of the latter.

Künt People

Kunt And The Gang on musical comedy and tackling Boris Johnson

Friday 5th March 2021

Musical comedian Kunt has been building up online fans ever since he created a MySpace page. We caught up with him to chat about his synthpop style, annoying comedians in Edinburgh, and his recent chart success with that Boris Johnson song.

Lucy Porter Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lucy Porter

Friday 5th March 2021

She's onscreen for next week's Joke's On You, Dementia! night, but why was Lucy Porter once a shadowy racetrack figure?

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