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Image shows from L to R: Harry Secombe, Andrew Secombe. Copyright: BBC

Harry Secombe's son to play his roles in The Missing Hancocks

Friday 2nd December 2016

Andrew Secombe, the son of the late Harry Secombe, has joined the cast of Radio 4's The Missing Hancocks. He will play roles his father played in the original shows.

Johnnie Walker Meets.... Image shows from L to R: Peter Kay, Johnnie Walker. Copyright: BBC

Peter Kay to join Johnnie Walker for Radio 2 road trip special

Wednesday 30th November 2016

Peter Kay is to be the guest on a two hour Radio 2 special in which he and presenter Johnnie Walker go on a road trip.

Harry Hill

Harry Hill to star in Radio 4 prison sitcom

Wednesday 30th November 2016

Harry Hill is to star in Life On Egg, a Radio 4 sitcom about a remote prison written by Dan Maier.

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

Radio 4 reveals Christmas comedy highlights

Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Radio 4 has revealed its Christmas comedy highlights for 2016. Listeners can look forward to specials starring Nicholas Parsons, Tim Vine, Lenny Henry, John Finnemore and more.

BBC Audio Drama Awards

14 comedy shows up for BBC Audio Awards 2017

Tuesday 22nd November 2016

The shortlists for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2017 has been revealed, with 14 comedies in the running across the 'Best Scripted Comedy' and 'Best Comedy With A Live Audience' categories.

Pramface. Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton)

Radio 4 to record new sitcom Alone

Monday 21st November 2016

Radio 4 is working on Alone, a new sitcom by Moray Hunter about five single middle aged people living in a house together. Stars include Angus Deayton.

Gaby Roslin

Gaby Roslin to host Radio 4 film panel show

Thursday 17th November 2016

Gaby Roslin is to host a Radio 4 comedy panel show about movies, with Lee Mack and John Thomson as the team captains.

Spoot!

Harry Hill to pilot Radio 4 show 'Spoot!'

Monday 7th November 2016

Harry Hill is to pilot a Radio 4 comedy show called Spoot!. The format sees him present a documentary about a fictional sport.

The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

Armstrong & Miller reunite for Radio 4 special

Wednesday 26th October 2016

Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller are to reunite to perform on a special Christmas edition of Radio 4's literature show With Great Pleasure.

Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan

Elis James to host Radio 4 stand-up show State Of The Nations

Tuesday 18th October 2016

Radio 4 is to record State Of The Nations, a new stand-up series in which Elis James visits clubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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