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Ghosts. Pat (Jim Howick). Copyright: Monumental Pictures TV

Jim Howick talks about the Ghosts book

Monday 23rd October 2023

With new book Ghosts: The Button House Archives set to appear on shelves this week, we spoke to Jim Howick about the hit sitcom coming to an end.

Gonks Go Beat. Great Galaxian (Jerry Desmonde) Features

Comedy Chronicles - Giving it to you straight: The discreet art of Jerry Desmonde

Sunday 22nd October 2023

If a definition of a straight man is ever required, the entry should simply read: 'See Jerry Desmonde'. Comedy Chronicles recounts the career of the man once dubbed 'the prince of feeds', who worked with comics such as Sid Field and Norman Wisdom.

TLC. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Laurence Flynn (Reece Shearsmith), Mr. Benedict Ron (Richard Griffiths), Dr. Stephen Noble (Alexander Armstrong) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #276

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Subjects include Lucy Beaumont's hometown, Balls Of Steel, medical sitcoms, stand-up winners and more.

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Thames Television TV

Morecambe and Wise at Thames

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Marking 45 years since their first post-BBC television show aired, we reassess the work of legendary comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise with ITV broadcaster Thames Television.

Katie Pritchard Live

Random 8: Katie Pritchard

Tuesday 17th October 2023

It's hello Halloween shows as Katie Pritchard talks exhausting blood, undead luvvies and a paucity of pumpkins.

Off Menu. Image shows left to right: James Acaster, Ed Gamble. Credit: Paul Gilbey Live

Off Menu Live, Foil Arms & Hog, Slim's Laughter Connoisseurs - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 17th October 2023

Mark Muldoon witnesses Elis James enter the dream restaurant in a live edition of James Acaster and Ed Gamble's megahit podcast Off Menu, plus he reports back after seeing Irish sketch trio Foil Arms & Hog, and a black comedian showcase courtesy of Live At The Apollo's Slim.

Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind - Bringing down the House: Yes Minister

Sunday 15th October 2023

With a new, "final chapter" stage play now running, we examine the timeless comedy of political machinations, Yes Minister, and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister.

Colin Geddis Live

Colin Geddis / Leith Comedy Festival / Joe McTernan - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Wednesday 11th October 2023

Bobby Carroll checked out some of the shows at Leith Comedy Festival, and checked out Colin Geddis at Monkey Barrel.

Still Game. Isa Drennan (Jane McCarry) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #275

Wednesday 11th October 2023

This time: Still Game, Baldy Man, My Boomerang Won't Come Back, Hattie Jacques, and more.

Rosie Jones. Credit: Andy Hollingworth Live

Rosie Jones, Laura Ramoso, Paul Foot, Helen Bauer, Ben Target - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Monday 9th October 2023

Get the red hot inside track on live comedy offerings from: national treasure-in-waiting Rosie Jones, Liv Ello and Frankie Thompson performing Body Show, TikTok comedian Laura Ramoso's debut, Live At The Apollo star Helen Bauer beginning her new tour, and both Paul Foot and Ben Target making great comedy hay from fairly weighty topics.

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