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You're Only Young Twice. Cissie Lupin (Pat Coombs). Copyright: Yorkshire Television Features

Comedy Chronicles: Oooh, I say!: The kind but clever comedy of Pat Coombs

Sunday 19th November 2023

Pat Coombs was, for more than half a century, one of British comedy's most effective and admired supporting performers. This article traces her career.

Josh Glanc Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Josh Glanc

Friday 17th November 2023

His best-of is about to grace the Soho Theatre, but why did Josh Glanc once open a show in his birthday suit?

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett Shop

Test your knowledge of 2023 with this Have I Got News For You quiz

Thursday 16th November 2023

What a strange year 2023 has been. Here's an extract from the Have I Got News For You: The Quiz Of 2023 book to test how much you have been paying attention.

Alistair Barrie Live

Interview with Alistair Barrie and Bagel the dog (unleashed!)

Thursday 16th November 2023

A dramatic trip downriver with the on-tour Alistair Barrie and his intrepid terrier, Bagel. Will we all get back in one piece? Why is Alistair so angry? And what made Lee Hurst ban him.

Mike & Angelo Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #280

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Mike & Angelo ran for over 120 episodes in the 1990s... but it is not very well remembered now. Do you even know what it was about? That question, and more, in this quiz.

Till Death Us Do Part. Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell). Credit: BBC TV

Till Death Us Do Part's tumultuous Series 3

Tuesday 14th November 2023

Till Death Us Do Part is one of the all-time great cultural institutions of British television comedy. After the recovery of two lost episodes last month, show historian Mark Ward looks at the hugely impactful third series.

Rachel Fairburn. Credit: Drew Forsyth Live

Random 8: Rachel Fairburn

Tuesday 14th November 2023

Racing regrets, Corrie dreams and a garment-lobbing legend: Rachel Fairburn answers the big questions.

Glenn Moore's Almanac. Glenn Moore Radio

Glenn Moore introduces his Almanac

Monday 13th November 2023

As Glenn Moore's Almanac arrives on Radio 4, we caught up with the writer and performer to find out more.

Filthy Rich & Catflap. Image shows left to right: Ralph Filthy (Nigel Planer), Eddie Catflap (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Rich (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Into the world of Filthy Rich & Catflap

Sunday 12th November 2023

Regularly overlooked between sitcom titans The Young Ones and Bottom, we revisit 1987's showbiz-puncturing Elton-Mayall-Edmondson comedy stepping-stone, Filthy Rich & Catflap.

Dear England. Will Close. Credit: Marc Brenner Features

Balls Etc: Dear England's Will Close on becoming Harry Kane

Saturday 11th November 2023

He's taking the West End by storm - as a tragi-comic Harry Kane. Will Close reveals how he filled the boots of the England captain.

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