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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Video clips

Alan Partridge from the Olympic opening ceremony

Alan Partridge commentates on the precession of athletes at the opening of the Olympics.

Winning the British Comedy Award

Chris Morris and Armando Iannucci collect the British Comedy Award for Best Radio Comedy for On the Hour. Note Morris's unusual acceptance speech.

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