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The Real Comedy Controllers
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2017
- 4 episodes (1 series)
A Radio 4 Extra show in which the producers of comedy shows talk about their favourite programmes. Features Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms
Further details
The full episodes broadcast as part of this show were...
Round The Horne
Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly in 'Journey to Uranus', a ditty from Rambling Sid Rumpo and 'Bona Books' with Julian and Sandy. First broadcast in April 1968.
Steptoe & Son - Come Dancing
Albert sets out to help son Harold to conquer his fear of ballroom dancing. Starring Wilfrid Brambell as Albert and Harry H Corbett as Harold. With Clifford Norgate as the Milkman. First broadcast in June 1974.
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
The duo welcome Penelope Keith, who does her own intro before performing in Ern's sketch what he wrote. From October 1977.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Primary Phase. Fit the Sixth.
Arthur and company escape from a war, but exactly when have they escaped to? By Douglas Adams. From April 1978.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 25th March 2017
- Time
- 9am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 180 minutes
Cast & crew
Paul Jackson | Host / Presenter |
Beryl Vertue | Self |
John Lloyd | Self |
Jimmy Mulville | Self |
Paul Kobrak | Producer |
Dixi Stewart | Producer |