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Tommy Cooper Features

100 years of Tommy Cooper

Monday 15th March 2021

With the 100th anniversary of Tommy Cooper's birth set to be celebrated on Friday, writer and actor John Hewer - who impersonates the comedy legend - pays tribute to the amazing talents of the comedian and magician.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak, Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall, Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster - Series 11 interviews

Monday 15th March 2021

Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall talk about taking on Taskmaster 11.

Podcast microphone Pro

Creating your own improvised podcast

Monday 15th March 2021

If you're a funny and creative person, the process of recording an improvised comedy podcast on a regular basis is relatively straightforward. This guide explains the basics of this type of podcasting and offers some tips on how to make it work.

6 Dates With Barker. Fritz Braun / 'Lola' (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: London Weekend Television Features

Comedy Rewind: The Ronnie Barker Pilots

Sunday 14th March 2021

Ronnie Barker is well known for sitcom Porridge and sketch show The Two Ronnies in particular; but the former was born from a string of broadcast pilots showcasing his wide comic talent.

Leah Henry Pro

My Comedy Career: Leah Henry

Friday 12th March 2021

TV producer Leah Henry talks about creating BBC Three comedy PRU and working for the forward-thinking Fully Focused Productions. She has some really interesting advice to share about how to start working in TV, and opinions on what the industry needs to do to be better.

The Vicar Of Dibley. Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Features

Novelty Jukebox: Trevor Peacock

Wednesday 10th March 2021

You'll have seen Trevor Peacock as Jim Trott in The Vicar Of Dibley, but what you may not realise is he was also a very accomplished song writer. Novelty Jukebox explains all.

Image shows from L to R: Adnan Ahmed, Alex Moody, Katie Churchill Pro

Sky expands comedy team

Wednesday 10th March 2021

Sky Studios has hired producers Adnan Ahmed and Katie Churchill and commissioner Alex Moody, as it prepares to expand its output.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #144

Wednesday 10th March 2021

This edition of our quiz starts off with a Fry & Laurie question.

Tanya Qureshi Pro

Tanya Qureshi to join BBC Comedy as Commissioning Editor

Tuesday 9th March 2021

Tanya Qureshi is to join BBC Comedy as a commissioning editor.

Evelyn Mok Live

Random 8: Evelyn Mok

Tuesday 9th March 2021

Making plans for the CAN Festival Comedy Night, Evelyn Mok reveals an inspirational memoir and some deeply uninspirational signs.

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