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Mr Swallow, Vir Das, Jazz Emu - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Thursday 29th December 2022
Mark reports on what happened when Indian superstar Vir Das landed in London. Plus Jazz Emu, and Mr Swallow finally returns to the stage with a fairly bold Charles Dickens adaption.
The Frost Report: Beyond the class sketch
Monday 26th December 2022
We delve into the seminal satirical sketch show The Frost Report, yet to be issued on DVD, and look beyond the much-celebrated class sketch to discover more about this iconic 1960s comedy series.
Comedy Chronicles: And so this is Christmas... TV's strange reluctance to indulge in seasonal fun
Sunday 25th December 2022
Comedy was once the staple of British television - and particularly so at Christmas. Now it feels a third consideration at best. But how did the present set of events come to pass?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Jacob Hawley
Friday 23rd December 2022
Hitting The Horn and beyond on tour next year, Jacob Hawley looks back at the gigs and gifts of Christmas past.
Christmas Comedy Quiz
Wednesday 21st December 2022
It's time for our annual festive test. How much do you know about Christmas comedy?
Inside No. 9 - Bones of St. Nicholas interviews
Monday 19th December 2022
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith return to our screens with a festive Inside No. 9 special. The Bones of St. Nicholas sees them joined by guest stars Shobna Gulati and Simon Callow for a spooky Christmas story set in a mysterious church.
Stewart Lee, Romesh Ranganathan (rapping), Sami Abu Wardeh - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Sunday 18th December 2022
This month Mark reports back on Stewart Lee's new show Basic Lee, plus Sami Abu Wardeh, and Romesh Ranganathan literally performs at a hip-hop concert.
Comedy Chronicles: Random acts of kindness - Comedians being good to each other
Sunday 18th December 2022
Negative stories always make the biggest press headlines; so much so that positive tales, such as acts of unfaltering kindness, are often left completely untold.
Why is British comedy brilliant yet often misunderstood?
Friday 16th December 2022
The British sense of humour can be the source of much confusion for foreigners. Just why is it that people love it so much?
British Comedy Quiz #233
Wednesday 14th December 2022
This time there's questions on Numberwang, Spaced, Sid James, Jasper Carrott, The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town, and more...