2. The Museum of Curiosity
Has broadcast comedy run out of ideas? Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pool experience to find out.
Âé¶¹Éç Comedy Controllers from across the decades look back at radio shows from the past.
Clocking up over 150 years on the job between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville reveal what they do, why they do it and what makes them laugh.
From London's iconic Âé¶¹Éç Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House - the home of British Radio comedy.
In the last of two programmes, the controllers conclude their debate over 21st century comedy
Featuring
THE MUSEUM OF CURIOSITY - From January 2016 - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
Plus excerpts from:
CABIN PRESSURE ‘Gdansk’: the betting scene - 14th July 2009 - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
LISTEN AGAINST - November 2008 - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
RADIO ACTIVE The Heebeegeebees ‘Meaningless Songs’ - September 1981 - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
'W1A': the ‘Family Face-Off’ pitch - April 2015 - Âé¶¹Éç ONE
I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A CLUE: The Uxbridge Dictionary - April 2002 - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
Series Producers: Paul Kobrak and Dixi Stewart
Made for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in April 2017.
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