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Win Neil Innes's new biography, Dip My Brain In Joy
Monday 21st October 2024
A new biography of Neil Innes aims to shed light upon the musical comedy genius, an overlooked lynchpin of the comic revolution that led to Monty Python and much more besides.
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.
Chris McCausland and Sarah Hadland on Strictly Come Dancing
Friday 13th September 2024
Stand-up Chris McCausland and comic actor Sarah Hadland are amongst the celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2024. Here they talk about preparing for the dance competition.
Ding dong!: Leslie Phillips at 100
Saturday 20th April 2024
A nostalgic, enlightening dive into the life and career of much-loved actor Leslie Phillips, marking the centenary of his birth.
Darren Maskell: A life of bedazzlement
Saturday 17th February 2024
Adam Larter pays tribute to the unique talents of comedian Darren Maskell, who died recently aged 37.
Bernie Clifton looks back at his career
Saturday 2nd December 2023
An interview with Bernie Clifton, as he publishes his autobiography. He reflects on the influence of Les Dawson, reducing the late Queen to tears, appearing on The Voice and retiring Oswald The Ostrich.
Joel Dommett talks about hosting Survivor
Saturday 28th October 2023
Physical and psychological challenge show Survivor is back on TV. New host Joel Dommett talks about taking charge of the format.
Richard Cadell interviewed as Sooty turns 75
Wednesday 19th July 2023
As Sooty celebrates his 75th birthday, we chat to his third and current right-hand man, Richard Cadell, about magic, nostalgia and keeping Sooty on the right hands.
Cool as ice - a chat with The Iceman
Saturday 8th July 2023
As his book Melt It! is published and he launches an exhibition of his artwork, we chat to Anthony Irvine, better known as The Iceman, who was something of a legend on the alternative comedy circuit.
50 years of Peter Kay
Sunday 2nd July 2023
On the occasion of his 50th birthday, we look at Peter Kay's career landmarks to date and ask just what makes him quite so darned funny.