Ben Elton has described the struggle he experienced trying to sell his new stand-up show to the big streamers.

Some comedy series never lose their appeal. Find out why audiences continue returning to the same shows year after year.

We look at how British comedy uses surprise, awkwardness, absurdity and emotional whiplash - from Monty Python's surreal ...

A two-hour documentary delving deep into the story behind the acclaimed sitcom Bottom, which spanned eighteen episodes across three series from 1991 to 1995, as well as five sell-out stage shows.

Series 2, Episode 4 repeated tomorrow at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra ...

23rd May: Catherine Tate readapting A Christmas Carol with Nan as Scrooge ...

Ardal O'Hanlon is an Irish actor and stand-up comedian best known for playing Father Dougal McGuire in the much-loved vicar sitcom Father Ted, and George Sunday in BBC One 's My Hero, a sitcom about a ...

TV panel show BBC Scotland / BBC Two Scotland 2018 - 2025 51 episodes (4 series) ...

Born to an Irish father and English mother, Dave Allen was an observational, storytelling comedian and writer who first found television success in Australia before returning to the UK and Ireland.

Due to return for Series 10 Series 7, Episode 6 repeated at 5pm on CC Extra Michael McIntyre hosts an entertainment show recorded in front of a live audience at the historic Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, ...

A retrospective looking back at The Good Life. It's fronted by Dame Penelope Keith, who famously brought the iconic Margo Leadbetter to life. With her unique insider perspective, Dame Penelope takes ...

TV sitcom BBC One 2014 - 2015 3 episodes (1 series) Catherine Tate returns with her well-loved character, Nan, for for sitcom episodes. Pilot: Whilst Jamie, Nan's grandson is away in Africa doing ...