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Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Empirical adventures with Ripping Yarns

Sunday 17th January 2021

Michael Palin and Terry Jones forged a creative partnership long before Monty Python's Flying Circus propelled them to international fame; and it's one that endured in the post-Python years, too, with the likes of Ripping Yarns.

Eric Rushton Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Eric Rushton

Friday 15th January 2021

Last year he won the Leicester Mercury Best-Comic competition, but why was Eric Rushton once riled by Anthony Joshua?

The Comedy Virgins Show Pro

Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize 2021 competition open

Thursday 14th January 2021

The Cavendish's Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize is now open for 2021 entries.

Fresh Meat. Image shows from L to R: Oregon (Charlotte Ritchie), Howard (Greg McHugh), Josie (Kimberley Nixon), JP (Jack Whitehall), Vod (Zawe Ashton), Kingsley (Joe Thomas). Copyright: Objective Productions / Lime Pictures Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #136

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Fresh Meat, The Inbetweeners 2, Horrible Histories, Desmond's and more feature in this week's batch of questions.

Don't Ever Leave Me. Image shows from L to R: Jack Denton (Jimmy Hanley), Sheila Farlaine (Petula Clark) Shop

Strawberry Media: A decade of DVDs

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Small, independent DVD label Strawberry Media turns 10 years-old this month. With a range of fantastic archive Rank films currently being released, owner Peter Meunier explains all about his work and passion.

Question Marks. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Pro

Deciphering Commissioner-Speak

Tuesday 12th January 2021

Industry gatekeepers often speak in code. We take a look at what a commissioner really means when they ask 'why now?' and 'why you?'.

Joe Bor Live

Random 8: Joe Bor

Tuesday 12th January 2021

Planes, trains and the structure of DNA - Joe Bor takes the eight-question challenge, as his new show arrives on NextUp.

BAMOUS. Dane Baptiste Online

Dane Baptiste introduces Bamous

Sunday 10th January 2021

Dane Baptiste introduces Bamous, his comedy based around a mythical, ever-shifting stock index of the most prominent and up-and-coming black talent in the UK.

An early BBC microphone. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Opportunity Knocked - Auditions, comedians and the BBC

Sunday 10th January 2021

The need to audition is a common obstacle in many a performer's career; but for comics hoping to secure BBC airtime from the 1940s onwards, they could be particularly demanding - and with little chance of success.

Steven Moffat People

Press Ganged - An interview with Steven Moffat

Saturday 9th January 2021

An in-depth interview with Steven Moffat. Ahead of his long-awaited return to comedy later this year with debut play The Unfriend, we chat to the Press Gang, Joking Apart and Coupling writer about sitcom success, crafting comedy, American remakes and his plans for the future.

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