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Radio 2's Comedy Showcase

BBC Radio 2 Comedy Showcase

Radio 2's Comedy Showcase pilot scheme, which started 2010, aims to highlight an array of comic talent. Series to come out of the strand include Father Figure, Two Episodes Of Mash and The Tim Vine Chat Show.

Father Figure. Image shows from L to R: Elaine Whyte (Lucy Montgomery), Tom Whyte (Jason Byrne), Dylan Whyte (Dominic Applewhite). Copyright: BBC Radio

Father Figure

Fast-paced sitcom written by and starring Jason Byrne as a disastrous house husband.

Michael Kitchen Radio

The Roland Darvelle Hotel, Pub And Murder Guide

A Radio 2 sitcom pilot written by Rhys Thomas and starring Michael Kitchen and Miriam Margolyes.

A Cinema Near You. Alex (Mathew Horne). Copyright: BBC Radio

A Cinema Near You

Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Mathew Horne as a fledgling cinema manager struggling to drum up excitement for a Swedish art-house film.

Kevin Eldon Radio

Hamilton's Ode-ssey

A BBC Radio 2 sitcom pilot about a poet written by and starring Kevin Eldon.

Strings. Jonny (Tim Minchin). Copyright: BBC Radio

Strings

Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Tim Minchin as the lead singer of a rock band who leaves Australia to live in the UK.

The Alex Lowe Double Act. Alex Lowe. Copyright: Above The Title Productions Radio

The Alex Lowe Double Act

A mix of sketches, monologues, characters and comedy banter from Alex Lowe and Alistair McGowan.

Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC Radio

Two Episodes Of Mash

Radio sketch show written by and starring acclaimed stand-up comedians Diane Morgan and Joe Wilkinson.

Alistair McGowan Radio

The Sharp End

Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Alistair McGowan as a consumer affairs host from hell.

Richard Wilson Radio

Fare Trade

Richard Wilson stars as frustrated Latin teacher turned taxi driver Frank Ross, who thinks he's too good for his job.

No Angel. Image shows from L to R: Denica Fairman, Emily Head, Leo (Ricky Tomlinson), Katherine (Martine McCutcheon), Scott (Clive Anderson), Policeman (Andy Parsons). Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions Radio

No Angel

Audio drama starring Martine McCutcheon and Ricky Tomlinson. Radio producer Katherine is convinced that she is being stalked.

HQ. Roy Hudd. Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions Radio

HQ

A sketch show pilot for Radio 2 starring Roy Hudd and David Quantick.

What You Talkin' About, Wallace?. Danny Wallace. Copyright: BBC Radio

What You Talkin' About, Wallace?

Radio 2 pilot in which Danny Wallace staggers through the challenges of modern manhood.

Reception. Copyright: BBC Radio

Reception

Impressions show pilot set behind the scenes at Radio 2.

Dave Gorman Radio

Pub Olympics

One-off Olympics-themed panel show on Radio 2 hosted by Dave Gorman.

Tracy-Ann Oberman Radio

Sud's Law

A fast-paced panel show pilot all about the addictive world of soap operas. Hosted by ex-EastEnders actress Tracy-Ann Oberman.

The Peterford Golf Club. Simon Farnaby. Copyright: BBC Radio

The Peterford Golf Club

Radio 2 sitcom pilot set at a golf club. Written by and starring Simon Farnaby.

Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC Radio

Barbara Nice

Sitcom starring Janice Connolly and John Henshaw as husband and wife Barbara and Ken Nice.

Ankle Tag. Image shows from L to R: Bob (Steve Speirs), Alice (Katy Wix), Gruff (Elis James). Copyright: BBC Radio

Ankle Tag

Sitcom about a man whose father is let out of prison and comes to live with him.

The Tim Vine Chat Show. Tim Vine. Copyright: BBC Radio

The Tim Vine Chat Show

Comic chat show in which Tim Vine interviews members of the audience, based on his hit live show format.

The King's Men. Image shows from L to R: Smyth (Robert Webb), Ridley (Terry Mynott). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Radio

The King's Men

Radio 2 sitcom pilot written by Arthur Mathews and Terry Mynott about two policemen who join the secret service.

Parental Guidance. Image shows from L to R: Roshan Parera (Romesh Ranganathan), Kate Parera (Amanda Abbington). Copyright: BBC Radio

Parental Guidance

Family-based sitcom pilot starring Romesh Ranganathan.

Harry And Paul Present: The Gentlemen's Club. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: BBC Radio

Harry And Paul Present: The Gentlemen's Club

Sketch show set in London's oldest member's club.

Just Grand. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jason Watkins), Thommo (Phil Mealey), Gloria (Denise Welch), Marcus (Ben Greaves-Neal), Sandra (Siobhan Finneran). Copyright: BBC Radio

Just Grand

Sitcom about a Northern couple who become unwilling guardians to their estranged grandchildren.

Tim Vine Travels In Time. Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: BBC Radio

Tim Vine Travels In Time

Tim Vine stars in this gag-packed time travel sitcom pilot.

Cardinal Burns Presents Dean And Murf. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures Radio

Cardinal Burns Presents Dean And Murf

Multi-character comedy from writer-performers Cardinal Burns.

Shane Richie Radio

The Taylors

Radio comedy about fun-loving nouveau riche family.

Julian Clary Radio

Censored

Julian Clary takes the sense out of censorship in this panel game.

Jeremy Vine: Agony Uncle Radio

Jeremy Vine: Agony Uncle

Jeremy Vine is best known as a radio presenter, but when off-air he gives advice to celebrity callers.

Josh Widdicombe Radio

Josh Widdicombe Will Make Your Life Better

Radio 2 pilot in which Josh Widdicombe examines 'life hacks'.

Johnny Vegas Radio

Dog Days

Sitcom pilot about a group of dog walkers.

What If...?. Image shows from L to R: Rylan Clark-Neal, Adam Rutherford, Gráinne Maguire, Sara Cox Radio

What If...?

Sara Cox hosts a panel show in which guests ponder definitive moments in pop culture.

Bradley Walsh Radio

The World According To Harry Priest

Bradley Walsh stars as a man who is wound up by many things.

What's Normal?. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment Radio

What's Normal?

Comedy asking what's odd and what's normal.

Le Maire. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Radio

Le Maire

Rosie Cavaliero plays a potential candidate for the role of a small French village.

One Night Only. Image shows from L to R: London Hughes, Spencer Jones, Pippa Evans, Victoria Lloyd, Richie Webb, Brian Conley. Copyright: BBC Radio

One Night Only

Musical pilot in which guests compete to be the star of a spectacular finale.

Proposal. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Joe Thomas), Lucy (Pearl Mackie). Copyright: BBC Radio

Proposal

Joe Thomas and Pearl Mackie star as a couple preparing to get married.

BBC Radio 2 Comedy Showcase Radio

Celebrity Lipservice

Up-and-coming impressionists use their catalogue of voices to explore the wonderful world of fame and celebrity.

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