Recent Radio Programmes
Coming Up Next
BBC Radio Scotland
Improvised comedy series in the style of a live daytime TV show. Four comedians create a brand new show before your very ears. No scripts, no short cuts - off-the-cuff comedy relying entirely on suggestions from the studio audience. With Greg McHugh, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker and David Reed. September 2008.
Miranda Hart
BBC Radio 4
Loveable comedienne Miranda Hart (Hyperdrive, Not Going Out) cordially invites you to a buffet of stand-up, sketches and song, special guests and crisps. If you could join her and bring some laughter with you that would be absolutely lovely. With Sharon Horgan and Kim Wall. January 2008. Second series in 2009.
Grrr
BBC Radio Scotland
Savagely funny, fast-paced new sketch show starring Lewis Macleod, Carmen Pieraccini, Robert Wilfort, Kerry Godliman & Limmy.
Rise of the Footnote
BBC Radio 4
Ben Schott investigates the world of the literary footnote. Terry Pratchett and Lynne Truss are among those who highlight the delights and delicacies of information lurking at the bottom of the page. April 2008.
All Bar Luke
BBC Radio 4
The disastrous social life of Luke Walsall - designated driver for his so-called mates. Critically-lauded Radio 4 comedy drama of late-licensed, binge-drinking embarrassment from Tim Key. Series 3 broadcast in 2008.
"Vivid, closely-observed, funny, and all too lifelike" Daily Telegraph
"In a beautifully detailed performance, Key is pitiable, engaging and hilarious." Financial Times
"From every one of 360 degrees, you want to stop and admire it.
... a comedy genius."
Guardian
Clement Doesn't Live Here Anymore
BBC Radio 4
An upwardly mobile couple and a fat seedy ghost share living space, leisure time and far too much information about their personal hygiene. Daft Radio 4 sitcom by Marc Haynes & Chris Heath. Starring Richard Ridings, Steve Furst & Amanda Abbington.Series 2 broadcast in June 2007.
"The observational comedy in scripts by Marc Haynes & Chris Heath comes up trumps"
The Times
Why the Big Pause?
BBC Radio 4
Some of the most hilarious moments of comedy ever are literally conjured out of thin air. Radio 4 documentary Why
The Big Pause? is an exploration of silence in comedy, featuring its greatest exponents through time. Written and
presented by fast-talking comedian Adam Bloom, with contributions from Ricky Gervais, Matt Lucas and John Hegley.
July 2006.
"Punctuated with classy comedy clips and held together by genuinely funny narrative from Bloom, this show
guarantees rooms filled with noisy laughter" Radio Times
Julian Fox: Concrete Poetry
BBC Radio 4
The follow up to 'On A Lonely Planet' - pop-poet, Herne Hill resident and stage door keeper, Julian Fox presents a guide to his personal architectural landmarks including Elephant & Castle shopping centre, an unfinished motorway bridge and a tower block near his flat. Broadcast in October 2006.