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Bliss. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Heather Graham), Andrew (Stephen Mangan), Denise (Jo Hartley)

Bliss interviews

Monday 12th February 2018

David Cross introduces his new sitcom about a bigamist, and we hear from stars Stephen Mangan, Heather Graham and Jo Hartley.

Damned. Al Kavanagh (Alan Davies). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Alan Davies interview

Monday 12th February 2018

Alan Davies explains how, in the second series of Damned, his character Al is starting to become disillusioned with social work.

Damned. Rose Denby (Jo Brand). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Jo Brand is Damned

Sunday 11th February 2018

Jo Brand talks about co-writing and starring in Damned Series 2, and discusses how society has a shortage of compassion.

Two Doors Down. Simon Carlyle. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Studios

Two Doors Down - Simon Carlyle interview

Saturday 27th January 2018

Two Doors Down co-writer Simon Carlyle talks about making the sitcom, and what is in store for Series 3.

Action Team. Image shows from L to R: Monica (Laura Checkley), Logan (Tom Davis), Graham (Jim Howick), Huxley (Kayode Ewumi)

20 TV comedy series coming in 2018

Saturday 6th January 2018

A list of British comedy shows coming to TV in 2018. A new Alan Partridge sitcom; spoof spy thriller Action Team; more squirrel in Friday Night Dinner; John Cleese's return to sitcom acting; and more. Lots of shows to look forward to!

Lisa McGee

Derry Girls interview

Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Writer Lisa McGee introduces her new sitcom, Derry Girls. Set around The Troubles in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, she explains the series shows how the area was still a "brilliant place to live and grow up" as a teenager.

Grandpa's Great Escape. Image shows from L to R: Barry (David Walliams), Miss Dandy (Jennifer Saunders), Grandpa (Tom Courtenay). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Grandpa's Great Escape interviews

Monday 1st January 2018

David Walliams, Tom Courtenay and Jennifer Saunders discuss their roles in Grandpa's Great Escape.

Ratburger. Image shows from L to R: Burt (David Walliams), Sheila (Sheridan Smith), Zoe (Talia Barnett), Gary (Mark Benton). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Ratburger interviews

Friday 22nd December 2017

David Walliams, Sheridan Smith, Mark Benton and Ben Bailey Smith talk about starring in Ratburger.

Tim Vine Travels Through Time. Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Tim Vine interview

Friday 22nd December 2017

Ahead of the Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special, we chat to the star to find out what his own festive plans are.

The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith), Mickey (Mark Gatiss), Pauline (Steve Pemberton), Ross (Reece Shearsmith), Auntie Val (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC

League Of Gentlemen: Did you spot these things?

Thursday 21st December 2017

Here's some things you might not have spotted in The League Of Gentlemen Anniversary specials. For example, did you know Steve Pemberton's son had an acting role in the final episode?

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