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Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, John Cleese. Copyright: BBC Features

Parrot Fashion

Wednesday 7th April 2021

How the Norwegian Blue became a comedy icon.

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Pippa Evans on the benefits of improv

Wednesday 7th April 2021

We talk to Pippa Evans about why everyone working in comedy should be using improv to enhance what they do. You don't need to be a performer, improv techniques can benefit everyone.

Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Todd (Tamsin Greig), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Sue White (Michelle Gomez), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Alan Statham (Mark Heap). Copyright: Talkback Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #148

Wednesday 7th April 2021

Green Wing, a Two Ronnies sketch, and Father Ted are amongst this week's topics.

I'm Not In Love. Image shows from L to R: Col Spector, Andrew Alderslade Pro

How we made I'm Not In Love

Tuesday 6th April 2021

Col Spector, the director and co-writer of the film I'm Not In Love, talks us through how they brought the project to life.

Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions Radio

Radio 4's Alone cast discuss Series 3

Tuesday 6th April 2021

Angus Deayton, Pearce Quigley, Abigail Cruttenden, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron discuss recording the third series of Radio 4 sitcom Alone in a socially distanced studio setting.

Grave New World. Stuart Laws. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy Live

Random 8: Stuart Laws

Tuesday 6th April 2021

With his Grave New World now upon us, Stuart Laws recalls conference confusion, cetaceous cruising and an excruciating kiss.

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Want to avoid stand-up? Other ways to be a comedian

Monday 5th April 2021

There are many ways to be funny and there are multiple ways of forging a comedy career. You don't have to get on stage and perform stand-up to be a comedian...

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Comedy Chronicles: Beryl Vertue - The woman who changed her world

Sunday 4th April 2021

Accidentally falling into a job with the likes of Sykes, Milligan, Galton, Simpson and Howerd, Beryl Vertue quickly became a one-woman powerhouse, transforming the British television industry with changes that remain to this day.

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My Comedy Career: Moray Hunter

Friday 2nd April 2021

With the third series of Alone, the gag packed sitcom he writes for Radio 4, returning to the airwaves this week, we talk to comedy writer, performer and Absolutely star Moray Hunter to find out more about his comedy life.

Image shows from L to R: Jayde Adams, Jeremy Hardy, Dane Baptiste, Rosie Jones Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 2

Friday 2nd April 2021

It's our second jog through the FGWG archives, five years on, starring Rosie Jones, Jeremy Hardy, Natalie Haynes, Dane Baptiste, Jen Kirkman and many more.

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