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British Comedy Quiz #410

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00 GMT

See if you can spot any clues in these questions that we wrote this one during a heatwave.

Random 8: John-Luke Roberts

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:26 GMT

John-Luke-a-Palooza! is upon us, as John-Luke Roberts releases a restaged box set of his back catalogue. But which classic series did he piss up a part in?

Comedy Chronicles: The helpful humour of Reginald Beckwith

Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00 GMT

A profile of Reginald Beckwith, a character actor who danced to the beat of his own drum. He was one of those precious performers who added character and colour to a scene.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dominic Holland

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00 GMT

Stand-up, fundraiser and father-of-a-superstar-superhero: Dominic Holland reveals his origin story.

Jamie Hutchinson / Simon Wozniak / Dean T Beirne / MC Hammersmith - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:38 GMT

Bobby loves some chaos. So whether watching Jamie Hutchinson enthral a laddish mob or a new alternative gig find its feet, he is in his element.

British Comedy Quiz #409

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00 GMT

This quiz features a moody teenager, some shooting stars, a vampire duck, Britain's rudest comedian, and more.

Random 8: Joey Page

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00 GMT

He gigged and ligged with a modern indie icon, but why was Joey Page ghosted by a comedy legend?

John Kearns, and is Gutter the UK's weirdest comedy night? - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:42 GMT

It's an alternative comedy special! Our live comedy columnist Mark Muldoon reports back on offbeat Taskmaster star John Kearns, and investigates Bouffon clowning collective Gutter. Plus: Sikisa, sketch duo Siblings, a warped gameshow from Joe Kent-Walters (as Frankie Munroe), Sean Morley, Madeleine Brettingham and Rohan Sharma.

Comedy Rewind: Rummage for a bargain in antique comedy Lovejoy

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00 GMT

This edition of Comedy Rewind dives into antiques and mysteries with Ian La Frenais's classic comedy drama Lovejoy.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ben Pope

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:32 GMT

Godzilla stanzas, not-sweet charity and a conversational cosmic event: Ben Pope reminisces.

British Comedy Quiz #408

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00 GMT

One of the questions this time: In 'Allo 'Allo! what was the codename of René?

Random 8: Javier Marzan

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00 GMT

He's about to star in Black Comedy, but first Javier Marzan talks Tarzan, Musketeers and Moonwalks.

Comedy Chronicles: The peculiar history of Open All Hours

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:00 GMT

It began without any fanfare, its momentum was interrupted repeatedly, it was never championed by the critics, and it did not even seem particularly cherished by its own channel... but Open All Hours rose to the top echelon of the British sitcom, peaking at over 18 million viewers.

British Comedy Quiz #407

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00 GMT

Vim, Den, Colin and Spider are better known as...?

Random 8: Alice Ella

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:59 GMT

Gymnast dreams, unsung farts and a panda cat child: Alice Ella takes the ultimate test.

John Robins: Thirst introduction excerpts

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44 GMT

Exclusive excerpts from John Robins's memoir about alcoholism, Thirst.

Comedy Rewind: Bread

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:00 GMT

A look back at Bread, Carla Lane's 1980s show which paved the way for a new narrative style of storytelling comedy in sitcoms.

Goodbye to Banana Cabaret

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:53 GMT

Banana Cabaret, the club that runs at The Bedford in Balham, is concluding over 40 years of delivering live comedy with their Farewell Festival, which runs until 30th May.

Laughing through the chaos: Elliot Steel's sharp show

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:19 GMT

Over on YouTube, Elliot Steel is serving up the latest headlines for those who can't be bothered with the news.

British Comedy Quiz #406

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00 GMT

We have a very spicy (and herby) quiz for you to try this week.