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Mike Yarwood. Copyright: Thames Features

Comedy Chronicles: And this was him - The life, art and anxieties of Mike Yarwood

Sunday 24th September 2023

"There were three basic stages in Yarwood's career. The first was as a turn; the second was as a star; the third was as a problem." Graham McCann looks back at the work of impressionist Mike Yarwood.

Zoe Coombs Marr Live

Kieran Hodgson, Police Cops, Zoe Coombs Marr, TJ & Dave, Courtney Pauroso - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Friday 22nd September 2023

Read all about it: Courtney Pauroso plays a sex robot, Kieran Hodgson discusses his big move from London to Glasgow, dazzling comedy musical Police Cops begins its five week London run, masters of improvisation TJ & Dave return to the UK, and Zoe Coombs Marr brings her acclaimed character 'Dave' back from a coma after six years.

Aunty Donna Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Aunty Donna

Friday 22nd September 2023

Aussie trio Aunty Donna are touring the UK - time to rudely peer into their career ups and downs.

Still Up. Image shows left to right: Danny (Craig Roberts), Lisa (Antonia Thomas) TV

Introducing Still Up

Thursday 21st September 2023

The cast, writers, director and producers of Still Up introduce their insomnia-inspired Apple TV+ comedy series, and talk about how they developed and filmed it.

Metal Mickey. Granny (Irene Handl). Credit: London Weekend Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #272

Wednesday 20th September 2023

Metal Mickey, Sean Lock, Dawn French and Rob Brydon are amongst this week's questions.

Mel Owen Live

Random 8: Mel Owen

Tuesday 19th September 2023

As her Aber Fest WIP approaches, Mel Owen recalls a pastry-based faux-pas with a Hollywood superstar.

Juice. Image shows left to right: Jamma (Mawaan Rizwan), Guy (Russell Tovey) TV

Juice interviews

Sunday 17th September 2023

Mawaan Rizwan, Russell Tovey, Mawaan's brother Nabhaan Rizwan and his mum Shahnaz Rizwan talk about the surreal world of Juice.

Film Fun: Tony Hancock Features

Comics in comics

Sunday 17th September 2023

Julian Dutton looks at the comic strips that have featured comedians. Tony Hancock, Terry-Thomas, Harry Secombe and Ken Dodd were amongst those featured in publications like Film Fun - it's a rich history of how comedians were perceived.

Sykes. Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Sublime sibling silliness in Sykes

Sunday 17th September 2023

For this week's Comedy Rewind, we revisit the farcical fun of Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques in long-running sitcom Sykes.

Ben Target Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ben Target

Friday 15th September 2023

In a special extended edition of FGWG2, Ben Target on working with the late Adam Brace on the Soho-bound LORENZO, one weirdly clingy punter, and getting arrested by New Zealand's anti-terror police.

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