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Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television Live

Ed Gamble does First Task, Worst Task

Friday 13th November 2020

It's a special First Gig Worst Gig interview, as Taskmaster podcaster and current champ Ed Gamble talks us through his first task, his worst task, and lots more besides.

The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

Study says The IT Crowd has the most laughs a minute

Thursday 12th November 2020

A study has named The IT Crowd as the sitcom with the most laughs a minute. The participants laughed out loud for 1 minute and 44 seconds per hour. Other shows to rank highly include Peep Show and The Inbetweeners.

Daddy Look At Me. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Helen Bauer Features

Pictures of comedians as kids

Thursday 12th November 2020

Take a look at this set of brilliant pictures of comedians when they were little.

'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Herr Otto Flick (Richard Gibson), Private Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #127

Wednesday 11th November 2020

Time to test your memory again. In the unlikely event you manage to get all 10 right don't be smug, as there's the cryptic clue to do too!

I'm Alan Partridge cross stitch Features

Comedy characters in cross stitch

Tuesday 10th November 2020

The characters from The IT Crowd, The League Of Gentlemen, The Fast Show, Friday Night Dinner, Ghosts and more... in cross stitch!

Hal Cruttenden Live

Random 8: Hal Cruttenden

Tuesday 10th November 2020

He's stoked to get back on stage at Peterborough's Clever Monkee Festival, but why did Hal Cruttenden need to stop watching one great British sitcom?

Isy Suttie People

Isy Suttie on love, sharing your vulnerability and writing her first novel

Monday 9th November 2020

Amongst other things, Isy Suttie talks about her plans to return to stand-up, writing her debut novel, and the return of her The Things We Do For Love podcast.

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Hercules Grytpype-Thynne (Peter Sellers), Neddie Seagoon (Harry Secombe), Count Jim Moriarty (Spike Milligan), Professor Osric Pureheart (Michael Bentine) Features

Novelty Jukebox: The Goons EP (1956)

Monday 9th November 2020

Comic music has been around for centuries, but it was the The Goons EP in 1956 that brought about the first real novelty/comedy record.

Coach Coach. Adam Riches. Copyright: Idil Sukan Features

Adam Riches: Which Footballer Are You?

Sunday 8th November 2020

Which legendary Liverpool winger does Adam Riches relate to? All will be revealed - we will hold and give, at the right time.

On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Time to get back On The Buses

Sunday 8th November 2020

"I'll get you, Butler! I will get you! Mark my words, this time, I will get you, boy!"

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