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

Interesting facts about Have I Got News For You

Monday 2nd October 2023

From the guest who thought one of them was a runner, to the surprising reason William Shatner agreed to host the show; Ian Hislop and Paul Merton discuss some facts about Have I Got News For You, as the panel show prepares to begin its 66th series.

Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Much more than Just Good Friends

Sunday 1st October 2023

John Sullivan is best known for the iconic Only Fools And Horses, but his mid-80s romantic sitcom Just Good Friends entertained more than 20 million viewers over the course of three captivating series.

Image shows left to right: Dillie Keane, Liza Pulman, Adèle Anderson, Fascinating Aïda Live

Fascinating Aïda: The Spinal Tap of the cabaret world

Wednesday 27th September 2023

Musical comedy group Fascinating Aïda are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Here's a history of the group's members, written by Dillie Keane.

The Office. Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #273

Wednesday 27th September 2023

This time: The Office, Ian Hislop, dinnerladies, Lenny Henry and, er... John Major.

Charlie Baker Live

Random 8: Charlie Baker

Tuesday 26th September 2023

Star of stage, screen and your smartspeaker, Charlie Baker recalls a Kim Wilde blush, Dean Saunders saves and epic Public Enemy.

Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC TV

In praise of Open All Hours

Monday 25th September 2023

What makes Open All Hours one of the greats? This article celebrates the sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

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.

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