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BBC Radio 1Xtra launches its own comedy season
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Urban music station BBC Radio 1Xtra has announced its first ever comedy season, to run from the 8th to 28th of April.
Sketch team Absolutely re-forms for Radio 4's Sketchorama
Thursday 28th March 2013
The line-up for the second series of Radio 4's Sketchorama has been revealed. It includes sketch group Absolutely, who will reform for the show.
New Rita Rudner sitcom coming to Radio 4
Friday 15th March 2013
American comic Rita Rudner is returning to British airwaves with a brand new Radio 4 sitcom, The Rita Rudner Show.
David Mitchell to present history of comedy series for Radio 2
Friday 22nd February 2013
David Mitchell is to present a Radio 2 documentary series that traces the history of British comedy.
David Baddiel creates anti-laughter Radio 4 show
Monday 4th February 2013
David Baddiel is working on a new comedy format for Radio 4 called Don't Make Me Laugh in which comedians must try and avoid making the audience laugh.
New Meaning Of Liff book and Radio 4 celebration announced
Saturday 26th January 2013
To mark the 30th anniversary of Douglas Adams and John Lloyd's hit book The Meaning Of Liff, submissions for a new Liff book are being sought via Radio 4.
Radio 1 to broadcast comedy specials
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Radio 1 is to broadcast two comedy specials. The shows will be hosted by musical comedians Nick Helm and Doc Brown.
Lucy Beaumont wins BBC New Comedy Award 2012
Monday 12th November 2012
Lucy Beaumont has been named the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012, Radio 2's search for new stand-up talent.
Susan Calman gets Radio 4 stand-up series
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Radio 4 has commissioned a stand-up show starring Susan Calman. The comedian will focus on stories from her life in the four-part series Calman Is Convicted.
Radio 4 orders a second series of Sketchorama
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Sketchorama, the Radio 4 series that showcases sketch groups, is to return for a second series next year.