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Si Hawkins
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Si Hawkins features - page 12

Catherine Bohart. Copyright: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: Catherine Bohart

Tuesday 8th March 2022

Which hefty raffle prize became an unhealthy lockdown obsession? Catherine Bohart reveals all.

Joz Norris Live

Circuit Training: To the Shops! Moomin Magic, with Joz Norris

Saturday 5th March 2022

Joz Norris and Circuit Training did wander round Camden's Moomin shop because a world war seemed to be starting and we needed cheering up, but it turned out to be oddly relevant.

Do Not Adjust Your Stage Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Clare Plested, Do Not Adjust Your Stage

Friday 4th March 2022

Do Not Adjust Your Stage are treading the boards with three TEDtalk-like improv shows, so Clare Plested gives us a comedy history lesson.

Beasts. Image shows from L to R: James McNicholas, Owen Roberts, Ciarán Dowd Pro

Tune-Up, No. 7: James McNicholas on making a sketch group work

Tuesday 1st March 2022

James McNicholas spent many years with the much-loved sketch group Beasts. Here he talks about how the three of them worked together.

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC Live

Random 8: Sarah Kendall

Tuesday 1st March 2022

With the new series of Frayed now showing, Sarah Kendall reveals the last great undiscovered Aussie hotspot (may contain sharks).

Nabil Abdulrashid Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Nabil Abdulrashid

Friday 25th February 2022

From BGT to NABIL and now the BCG, Nabil Abdulrashid recalls his onstage ups and downs.

CJ Hooper Live

Random 8: CJ Hooper

Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Doctor Who, Douglas Adams and Admiral Nelson - it's an eclectic cast as CJ Hooper takes the eight-question challenge.

John Osborne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John Osborne

Friday 18th February 2022

From a three-person audience to Radio 4's coveted comedy slot, John Osborne rewinds his performing life.

Director Michael Cumming on the set of Toast Of Tinseltown with Matt Berry. Copyright: Ben Meadows Features

How director Michael Cumming swapped dull TV for comedy's cutting edge

Saturday 12th February 2022

Brass Eye, Toast and Oxide Ghosts: How director Michael Cumming swapped dull TV for comedy's cutting edge.

Catherine Cohen Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Catherine Cohen

Friday 11th February 2022

Cabaret queen and star of the silver screen, Catherine Cohen talks genius vampires and horrible housewives.

Jonny Pelham Live

Random 8: Jonny Pelham

Tuesday 8th February 2022

Which seminal crime show would Jonny Pelham absolutely ruin? All will be revealed.

Jackie Weaver Live

Random 8: Jackie Weaver

Tuesday 1st February 2022

Hoping to maintain control of The Comedians' Council this Sunday, Jackie Weaver recalls the most memorable party/work event she ever went to.

Will Mars Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Will Mars

Friday 28th January 2022

He's bringing lots of gags to the Leicester Comedy Festival, but how did Will Mars' fake award bag a Fringe gong?

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones) Live

Random 8: Spencer Jones

Tuesday 25th January 2022

Back with The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk, Series 2, Spencer Jones reveals which punchy lord of the ring he looks up to.

Stephen Mangan Live

Stephen Mangan interview: Can we call him a comedian?

Monday 24th January 2022

From I'm Alan Partridge to Episodes, The Old Vic to children's author, Landscape Artist of the Year to Slapstick gala host, Stephen Mangan doesn't know what to call himself. Many fans still call him Dan...

John Moloney Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John Moloney

Friday 21st January 2022

He's one of the sharpest wits on the circuit, and Radio 4, but why does John Moloney still shudder about a Victoria Wood Christmas special?

Flo & Joan Live

Random 8: Flo & Joan

Tuesday 18th January 2022

Midler, Manilow, Meatloaf and Marmite: Flo & Joan take our random stuff test before heading off on tour.

Robyn Perkins. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Robyn Perkins

Tuesday 11th January 2022

Which Marvel star did Robyn Perkins get shirty with at a Boston bar? All will be revealed.

Eleanor Morton. Copyright: Matt Stronge Features

The film of 2021? Why UK comics love The French Dispatch, and the worlds of Wes Anderson

Monday 3rd January 2022

Lots of UK comics got excited when Wes Anderson's new film emerged in late 2021, with an accompanying exhibition - but what makes Wes's worlds so special?

Image shows from L to R: Ed Patrick, Bilal Zafar Features

Bilal Zafar on watching The Witcher with the doctor

Friday 24th December 2021

Before becoming the lockdown king, Bilal Zafar got bang into The Witcher after a bad Edinburgh. Then he and Ed Patrick decided to dissect the contentious TV show, on tape.

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