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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 13

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.

Matt Winning Live

Random 8: Matt Winning

Tuesday 21st December 2021

Breaking off from saving the world with a new book, Matt Winning talks Christmas console confusion and New Year's evolution.

David Hoare Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: David Hoare

Friday 17th December 2021

Which Christmas-song sentiment does David Hoare fundamentally disagree with? The musical comic takes us through his festive ups and downs.

Natalie Palamides Live

Random 8: Natalie Palamides

Tuesday 14th December 2021

Back in the UK with the award-laden Laid, Natalie Palamides talks us through an unfortunate festive stripper altercation.

Ria Lina Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ria Lina

Friday 10th December 2021

With a very festive benefit forthcoming, Ria Lina recalls Whoopi worship, one shocking meeting and her big Apollo mission.

Robin Ince Live

Circuit Training: The most Robin Ince time of the year

Thursday 9th December 2021

He's at the Royal Albert Hall with Brian Cox, is on a 100 bookshop tour, with Nine Lessons to come, and has a science-infused new book out. We met Robin Ince in his old haunt, Herts, to ask: how did those uninspiring science schooldays lead to this?

Lucy Farrett Live

Random 8: Lucy Farrett

Tuesday 7th December 2021

Getting silly on stage for Hackney Night Shelter, Lucy Farrett talks Python trips, glass spiders and tiny bag dogs.

Michael Legge Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Michael Legge

Friday 3rd December 2021

Connolly. Mayall. Letterman. Which legend is Michael Legge less keen on? All will be revealed.

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