British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC
On The Hour

On The Hour

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1991 - 1992
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation. Also features Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber and David Schneider

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The Day Today. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

The Day Today

Following on from Radio 4's On The Hour, The Day Today is a biting satirical swipe at television news in the early 1990s.

Brass Eye. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

Brass Eye

Anarchic spoof news programme fronted by Chris Morris.

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: BBC Radio

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

A spoof chat show hosted by straight-talking broadcaster Alan Partridge.

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions TV

I'm Alan Partridge

Deluded, insincere, tactless and largely talentless TV chat show host Alan Partridge is reduced to hosting a back-water local radio show.

Armando Iannucci. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC Radio

Armando Iannucci

A radio sketch show co-written and performed by Armando Iannucci before the height of his fame.

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC Radio

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Topical and surreal radio panel show hosted by Armando Iannucci.

The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci TV

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

Nathan Barley. Nathan Barley (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

Nathan Barley

Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.

The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC TV

The Thick Of It

Satirical political sitcom. Number 10's foul-mouthed policy enforcer Malcolm Tucker rules the Government's PR team with an iron fist.

In The Loop. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC / Aramid Entertainment Film

In The Loop

The US President and the UK Prime Minister fancy going to war - but this one will be quick. Looks like Malcolm Tucker is in the thick of it again.

Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC Radio

Listen Against

Presented by Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes, Listen Against uses actual BBC footage and presenters to create a surreal broadcasting world.

Broken News TV

Broken News

2005 Sketch Show

The News At Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Jim Tweedledee (Peter Capaldi), John Tweedledum (Jack Dee). Copyright: BBC Radio

The News At Bedtime

Radio comedy from the writers of Private Eye. Stars Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi as two news readers in a fairytale land.

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions Film

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC Radio

Delve Special

Stephen Fry stars as investigative reporter David Lander.

The Other Side Radio

The Other Side

Radio Spiritworld is the only station broadcasting from the afterlife to the living world. Created by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz.

The Day Today. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames Radio

The Reunion: The Day Today

Documentary about TV news satire The Day Today, marking 30 years of its radio predecessor On The Hour.

Radio Five. Eric Idle. Copyright: BBC Radio

Radio Five

Eric Idle parodies BBC radio with his own station, presenting shows on the (then non-existant) Radio Five.

Radio 4 Radio

Do Go On

Comedy series that uses the format of a live radio discussion programme to take an original look at media absurdity, hosted by Griff Rhys Jones as presenter Ainsley Elliot.

Radio 4 Radio

A Day In The Life Of Radio 4

A fairly typical day for the BBC's national speech network - Ken Ford falls through the platform in Gardeners' Question Time; Samuel Beckett is the birthday guest on Midweek and the dodo makes a rare appearance in Wildlife.

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