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Circuit Training: The most Robin Ince time of the year
Thursday 9th December 2021
He's at the Royal Albert Hall with Brian Cox, is on a 100 bookshop tour, with Nine Lessons to come, and has a science-infused new book out. We met Robin Ince in his old haunt, Herts, to ask: how did those uninspiring science schooldays lead to this?
British Comedy Quiz #181
Wednesday 8th December 2021
For this one, you'll need to guess the right Jimmy Carr, remember Goodnight Sweetheart, know some episode titles, and more.
Top 20 Christmas cracker jokes 2021
Tuesday 7th December 2021
"Why are people cutting back on Brussels sprouts this Christmas? The cost of gas is too high." Read the top 20 topical Christmas 2021 cracker jokes.
Random 8: Lucy Farrett
Tuesday 7th December 2021
Getting silly on stage for Hackney Night Shelter, Lucy Farrett talks Python trips, glass spiders and tiny bag dogs.
Touring with support
Monday 6th December 2021
Becoming a solo comedy headliner often involves a support crew, too.
Comedy Rewind: One Foot In The Grave
Sunday 5th December 2021
You'd better believe it: as all 42 full episodes of One Foot In The Grave make their way to BBC iPlayer, Tim Dawson explores this dark, delicious sitcom classic.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Michael Legge
Friday 3rd December 2021
Connolly. Mayall. Letterman. Which legend is Michael Legge less keen on? All will be revealed.
Mental health: how not to be crushed by creative career despair
Friday 3rd December 2021
As you already know on some level, the life of the comedian, comedy writer or producer/director necessarily comes with fabulous highs and lows. Here's some advice on how to deal with the lows.
Tune-Up, No. 6: Maisie Adam on ripping up the comedy roadmap
Friday 3rd December 2021
With her first tour starting next year, Maisie Adam tells us how she made such rapid strides - by ignoring conventional comedy wisdom.
The Secret Reviewer #33: The Life Sentence
Thursday 2nd December 2021
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is live gigging still the biggest deal?