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The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Robert Kendrick (Robbie Curran) Features

Why aren't there more openly autistic characters in British comedy?

Monday 3rd April 2023

To tie in with Autism Awareness Month, Hassaan Mohammad takes a look at the topic of autism in British broadcast comedy.

Astronauts. Image shows from L to R: Dr Gentian Foster (Carmen Du Sautoy), Commander Malcolm Mattocks (Christopher Godwin), Colonel Beadle (Bruce Boa), Technical Officer David Ackroyd (Barrie Rutter). Copyright: Central Independent Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Astronauts - Discover the unknown

Sunday 2nd April 2023

Red Dwarf is neither the first nor the only British TV sitcom to have been set in space. Venture into the unknown with ITV's Astronauts.

Alex Kealy. Copyright: Ed Moore Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alex Kealy

Friday 31st March 2023

He's taking on tech giants with his current show, Winner Takes All, but why was Alex Kealy floored by a gig going too open-plan?

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC Features

What happened to event TV? Three classic comedies

Friday 31st March 2023

Given the sheer amount of entertainment opportunities in the modern world, some comedies of today get lost.

The Adam And Joe Show. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton. Copyright: World Of Wonder Features

The freedom to swear

Thursday 30th March 2023

The use of rude words has really loosened up in age of the podcast and internet.

dinnerladies. Petula Gardeno (Julie Walters) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #247

Wednesday 29th March 2023

This quiz features questions on dinnerladies, As Time Goes By, Life's Too Short, Alan Partridge, Carry On, and more.

Ardal O'Hanlon Live

Ardal O'Hanlon / Liam Farrelly / Kai Humphries - Bobby Carroll's Glasgow Comedy Festival Diary

Tuesday 28th March 2023

Bobby is wowed by the gentle charm of Ardal O'Hanlon, catches Liam Farrelly's accidentally controversial debut hour and witnesses Kai Humphries achieve a level of laughter that only the very best stand-ups can.

Harriet Dyer. Copyright: Nigel Hillier Live

Random 8: Harriet Dyer

Tuesday 28th March 2023

Her new podcast is Make Me Better, but how did Harriet Dyer wind up in a pithy elevator?

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair, Ivo Graham TV

Taskmaster Series 15 interviews

Sunday 26th March 2023

Series 15 of Taskmaster is here. Let's hear from those involved...

Dara O Briain Live

Dara O Briain, Alfie Brown, Róisín & Chiara - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Sunday 26th March 2023

Suddenly at the centre of a big online controversy, read our report on the Alfie Brown live comedy experience. Plus: the latest big tour from Dara O Briain, and clown duo Róisín & Chiara.

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