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Kevin Day Shop

Balls Etc: Kevin Day kicks the lockdown blues with a club set

Sunday 20th December 2020

He's written for some of the biggest shows and stars on TV, but why does Kevin Day's debut book take on all 92 Football League clubs? Which cool young comic cameos, in his pyjamas? And why did Double Lineker lead to comedy dudgeon?

Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Bleak Expectations

Sunday 20th December 2020

If you've yet to experience the joy of Victorian spoof radio sitcom Bleak Expectations, this is the place to be.

Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Gemma Whelan), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell). Copyright: BBC Studios TV

Upstart Crow - A Lockdown Christmas 1603 preview

Friday 18th December 2020

A spoiler-free preview of William and Kate's locked-down 1603 Christmas in the 2020 Upstart Crow Christmas special.

Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Features

A look at Slapstick comedy

Friday 18th December 2020

Everyone knows slapstick as a form of comedy. Find out more about how it is used and why we love it so much here.

Paul Currie Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Paul Currie

Friday 18th December 2020

He's doing behind-closed-doors shows at the Mac, but Paul Currie still loves crowds, despite all the drunks and dramas.

Dad's Army. Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #132

Wednesday 16th December 2020

What was the first name of Chief Warden Hodges? That's one of our questions this week...

Dan Lees Live

Random 8: Dan Lees

Tuesday 15th December 2020

He's helping viewers stay present and correct at the Big Wowie Christmas Wrap Party, but why might Dan Lees avoid confectionary this festive season?

Arthur Askey. Copyright: BBC Features

Novelty Jukebox: Arthur Askey - Hello Playmates (1957)

Monday 14th December 2020

In this edition of Novelty Jukebox it's big hearts and silly songs with Arthur Askey and 1957's Hello Playmates.

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Andre Previn. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: The Prelude of Mr Preview: How André Previn won over Morecambe & Wise

Sunday 13th December 2020

We've all seen André Previn on the 1971 Morecambe & Wise Christmas special countless times. The recorded Grieg sketch, however, is but the tip of the iceberg.

Matt Green Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Matt Green

Friday 11th December 2020

He's heading to an LA film fest with Hearts, but why did Matt Green need to swerve football at the Fringe?

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