British comedy
The Essay. Top of the Bill, Susan Calman on Victoria Wood. Audio, 14 minutes
Susan Calman recalls how first seeing Victoria Wood helped shape her own career.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. Top of the Bill, Adrian Edmondson on the pursuit of laughter. Audio, 14 minutes
Adrian Edmondson remembers a riotous act from the early days of alternative comedy.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
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- Posted22 January 2020
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- Posted22 January 2020
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- Posted25 December 2019
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- Posted3 December 2019
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- Posted31 July 2019
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- Posted12 July 2019
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- Posted2 April 2019
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- Posted30 March 2019
A Point of View. Humour that's worth its name. Audio, 10 minutes
AL Kennedy on how the British sense of humour is standing up to our political woes.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Remembering Ronnie Corbett. Audio, 30 minutes
A tribute presented by Liza Tarbuck.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
It's Jocelyn. Series 1, Episode 1. Audio, 30 minutes
Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for 8 months
The Essay. British Film Comedians, Sid James. Audio, 15 minutes
Columnist and historian Simon Heffer explores the life and work of comic actor Sid James.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. British Film Comedians, Tony Hancock. Audio, 15 minutes
Columnist and historian Simon Heffer on the life and work of comic actor Tony Hancock.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. British Film Comedians, Terry-Thomas. Audio, 15 minutes
Columnist and historian Simon Heffer discusses the life and work of actor Terry-Thomas.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. British Film Comedians, Alastair Sim. Audio, 15 minutes
Columnist and historian Simon Heffer discusses the life and work of actor Alastair Sim.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. British Film Comedians, Will Hay. Audio, 15 minutes
Simon Heffer on the career of actor Will Hay, best known for his anti-authoritarian roles.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
Catacombs of the Mind. Audio, 28 minutes
Bruce Lacey, legendary artist, performer and mischief-maker, reflects on his life.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
30 Years of the Bradshaws. Audio, 28 minutes
John Henshaw explores the unrelenting success of one of the longest running comedy series.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Steptoe and Son... and Sons. Audio, 30 minutes
Paul Jackson and a team of scriptwriters assess the legacy of Steptoe and Son, 50 years on
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Curb your Judaism. Audio, 30 minutes
David Schneider looks back at the history of British Jewish comedy.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
