Comedy | Colin's Column

Another classic Tony Hancock episode: Around the World in 80 days. Already aired twice today on Radio 4 Extra, the next adventure sets off at 7 p.m. Tony takes a big bet that he can emulate Phileas Fogg … of course, there is one mishap after another. Hilarious!

Mar 30, 2022 | Comedy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007jsqv

Classic Hancock on Radio 4 Extra today: The Unexploded Bomb (8 a.m., midday & 7 p.m.; BBC Sounds). Sid James spots a money-making opportunity; Kenneth Williams plays the vicar and a bomb-disposal engineer. Many much-needed laughs.

Mar 16, 2022 | Comedy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007jnjm

Comedy Connections: Yes Minister/Prime Minister.

Feb 27, 2022 | Comedy, Videos

Looking for light relief? Try The Two Ronnies.

Feb 25, 2022 | Comedy, Videos

The Two Ronnies: Four...

Some comedy: Peter Cook & Dudley Moore in the pub.

Feb 20, 2022 | Comedy, Ramblings, Videos

On what is another miserable-weather day (Eunice second wave?), at least for me, creativity stifled, I fancied a laugh… Friends, if Storm Eunice calls today, please stay safe. Video of Colin Davis conducting the ‘Storm Interlude’ from Britten’s...

Expect the unexpected on the Column – Chef Jean-Pierre gives a mouthwatering (and amusing) guide to making a perfect Beef Wellington. Bon appetit!

Feb 16, 2022 | Comedy, Insights, Unexpected, Videos