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Ariane Sherine Shop

Does laughing and joking help you live longer?

Friday 2nd October 2020

An extract from the book How To Live To 100. Comedian Ariane Sherine and public health expert David Conrad take a look at whether humour might help you reach old age.

John Cooper Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John Cooper

Friday 2nd October 2020

The comic who's moved into comics, John Cooper gives us his gig story.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #19: Captain Plugwatch

Thursday 1st October 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Tread carefully when a comedian plugs another comic.

The First Team. Image shows from L to R: Olivia Talbot (Tamla Kari), Mark Crane (Will Arnett), Benji Achebe (Shaquille Ali-Yebuah), Mattie Sullivan (Jake Short), Jack Turner (Jack McMullen), Chris Booth (Chris Geere), Petey Brooks (Theo Barklem-Biggs) Pro

BBC Studio renews partnership with Fudge Park

Wednesday 30th September 2020

BBC Studios has announced that it has renewed its partnership with Fudge Park Productions, the company founded by Inbetweeners creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley.

Bob Mills Features

Present and Correct

Wednesday 30th September 2020

Comedians make good pundits and presenters in the unpredictable world of sport.

Brass Eye. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #121

Wednesday 30th September 2020

All Gas And Gaiters, Brass Eye, Please Sir! and Bridget Christie are amongst this week's question topics.

Jon Holmes Pro

How to write for Radio 4 show The Skewer

Tuesday 29th September 2020

Jon Holmes's extraordinary Radio 4 show The Skewer is back - and, as he explains in this interview, he's always on the lookout for new ideas and new writers. This feature included details on what they're looking for, and how to submit.

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

Behind-the-scenes on Series 2 of Ghosts

Tuesday 29th September 2020

A look behind-the-scenes on the second series of Ghosts. Director Tom Kingsley has shared a number of photos and videos showing how the comedy is filmed.

Brian Blessed Live

Random 8: Brian Blessed

Tuesday 29th September 2020

The Dalai Lama! The magnetic North Pole! The magnetic Sophia Loren! British acting titan Brian Blessed, OBE, gives us eight of the best.

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.

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