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Anthony Slide on writing about the golden era of British comedy

Friday 11th October 2024

Anthony Slide has written more than seventy books on the history of popular entertainment. As he explains here, in recent years he has been focusing on British comedy.

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Rogue Pun: Ultimate Lister - Tom Salinsky takes a deep-dive into Red Dwarf

Thursday 10th October 2024

He's watched every episode of Red Dwarf for a new book, often multiple times - so what does Tom Salinsky reckon is the classic series' clunkiest special effect, ever?

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Henry Rowley talks about heading out on tour

Wednesday 9th October 2024

"When it goes well, performing on stage is the best feeling in the world." Henry Rowley discusses how he first got started in the world of comedy, what the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was like and the difference between performing on stage versus in front of the camera.

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British Comedy Quiz #327

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Micky Flanagan, Professor Yaffle Chuckabutty, Barbara Windsor, Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge are amongst this week's topics.

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Comedy Chronicles: A Hackney diamond - The much-misunderstood Ray Martine

Sunday 6th October 2024

A record-straightening reappraisal of comedian Ray Martine, usually either forgotten or lazily maligned, his career heights and boundary-pushing bite are long overlooked.

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Sophie Willan talks about Alma's Not Normal Series 2

Saturday 5th October 2024

Series 2 of Alma's Not Normal sees the central character back in town and desperate for things to be different. Sophie Willan explains more.

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Leonard Rossiter quiz

Saturday 5th October 2024

A special quiz to mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Leonard Rossiter.

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Red Dwarf V retrospective: Back to reality

Saturday 5th October 2024

The tumultuous production of Series V saw Red Dwarf nevertheless produce some of its most iconic episodes.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Andrew White

Friday 4th October 2024

Straight outta Salisbury and setting off on tour, Andrew White recalls a chilling halloween sing-song.

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What we thought of 'Taskmaster: The Live Experience' - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Thursday 3rd October 2024

Mark Muldoon reports back from the premiere of Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Should fans of the hit Channel 4 show rush to get tickets? Plus: Expect big things from future star - and the winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Victoria Wood prize - Rob Copland.