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Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton TV

30 Years of Have I Got News For You

Monday 28th September 2020

As Have I Got News For You celebrates its 30th anniversary, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton reflect on some of the highlights from the 500+ episodes.

Meryl O'Rourke Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Meryl O'Rourke

Friday 25th September 2020

She's now writing spicy gags for Frankie Boyle's New World Order, but why was Meryl O'Rourke once booed from a chip shop?

Jimmy Carr Features

A Whole New Ball Game

Wednesday 23rd September 2020

Baseball and comedy are curiously compatible.

My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Nick Harper (Kris Marshall), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #120

Wednesday 23rd September 2020

There were 120 episodes of My Family made. The sitcom has also just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Do you remember the name of the character who only appeared in the first series? That's one of the questions in this quiz.

Alison Thea-Skot Live

Random 8: Alison Thea-Skot

Tuesday 22nd September 2020

She's nasty in Sky's I Hate Suzie and natters knowledgeably at our Laughter Lounge festival, next week on NextUp - but why does Alison Thea-Skot still owe a debt to the seed dealers?

Mary Whitehouse Features

Comedy Chronicles: Can't touch this - Comedy and cancel culture

Sunday 20th September 2020

With growing concerns over censorship, intolerance and cultural revisionism, Graham McCann looks at comedy's historical urge to break free.

Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures TV

Ghosts Series 2 cast interview

Saturday 19th September 2020

The ten key cast members of Ghosts talk about returning for Series 2 of the hit sitcom.

Geoff Norcott Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Geoff Norcott

Friday 18th September 2020

He's back on tour and in our big Laughter Lounge line-up, but does Geoff Norcott owe it all to an Essex/Texas mix-up?

The Special Relationship. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Ben Ashenden), Alex (Alexander Owen). Copyright: Audible.com People

The Pin on their Special Relationship, Jurassic Park and making their West End debut

Wednesday 16th September 2020

Comedy duo The Pin discuss their Audible sitcom, their West End ambitions and appearing in the new Jurassic Park film.

Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #119

Wednesday 16th September 2020

We think we might have accidentally written a really hard quiz this week, but see how you get on?

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