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Hancock. Image shows left to right: Tony Hancock (Tony Hancock), Nurse Rawlings (Judith Stott) TV

Hancock and The Girl

Sunday 12th May 2024

Whilst the 1963 Hancock series is not well-known today, one episode in particular has stand-out quality to it that offers a tantalising glimpse of Tony Hancock's genius.

Nathan Caton Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Nathan Caton

Friday 10th May 2024

He's doing Delapre Abbey - but which of Nathan Caton's old haunts is now a post-comedy store?

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows left to right: Sidney Balmoral James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Credit: BBC Live

Hancock's Half Hour on the stage at 70

Thursday 9th May 2024

Ahead of comedian Tony Hancock's centenary and the 70th anniversary of sitcom Hancock's Half Hour on radio, actor and producer John Hewer discusses his new stage production of three scripts from lost television episodes.

Rosie Jones Live

Rosie Jones is offering up Big Laughs for Small Steps

Thursday 9th May 2024

Rosie Jones is hosting a one-night-only comedy show with some of her friends to support a charity that works with preschool children with cerebral palsy. We spoke to her to find out more.

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life. Image shows left to right: Terry Jones, John Cleese Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #305

Wednesday 8th May 2024

Can you remember what Mr Creosote ate in Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life? That's one of the questions this week.

Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith TV

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton on the end of Inside No. 9

Wednesday 8th May 2024

Inside No. 9 creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton give us some clues as to what we can expect from the final series of the hit anthology show.

Michelle Shaughnessy Live

Random 8: Michelle Shaughnessy

Tuesday 7th May 2024

All set for alternative life-coaching in Shrewsbury, Michelle Shaughnessy takes the ultimate eight-question test.

Lew Grade Features

Comedy Chronicles: How Lew Grade knocked entertainment into shape

Sunday 5th May 2024

A profile of Lew Grade, one of the most powerful TV executives who - via companies such as ATV - defined the comedy that appeared on television from the 1950s onwards.

Si Beckwith. Credit: Jay Dawson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Si Beckwith

Friday 3rd May 2024

From Mötley Crüe to a meat raffle: Si Beckwith takes us back in time.

Norman Wisdom. Copyright: Getty Images Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #304

Wednesday 1st May 2024

Les Dawson, Norman Wisdom, Jon Pertwee and Alison Steadman are amongst the people that pop up in this week's quiz.

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