Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | At The Edinburgh Festival | 20130824 | 20170128 (BBC7) | Host Daniel Sloss presents some of the best and brightest comedians from 2013's Edinburgh Fringe Festival: * Kai Humphries shares some of his northern observations * Ronny Chieng defends the Chinese * Eric Lampaert wonders about Wally * John Moloney reveals all about his cat * Vikki Stone sings a rude song about her favourite scientist. Producer: Richard Melvin Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. Daniel Sloss hosts a stand-up comedy special with Vikki Stone, Ronny Chieng, John Maloney. | |
| 02 | In Edinburgh | 20131005 | 20170204 (BBC7) | Host Jo Caulfield introduces the line-up on stage at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh: * Australian absurdist Benny Boots tells some classic set up, punch line jokes * Zoe Lyons tells all on her trip to Australia and her panic when getting stuck in her cagoule * Mark Nelson reveals his thoughts on impending parenthood. * Scottish newcomer Ray Bradshaw explains his difficult relationship with his brother * And both Hattie Hayridge and Michael Redmond lament the passage of time. Producer: Richard Melvin Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions First broadcast in 2013. A selection of the best stand up comedy recorded at The Stand Comedy Club. | |
| 03 | At The Edinburgh Fringe | 20131116 | 20170211 (BBC7) | Host Jo Caulfield introduces the line-up at the BBC's Big Blue Tent from the 2013 Fringe in Edinburgh: * Ivo Graham reveals his rivalry with his younger brother * Carl Donnelly remembers the good old days * Paul Foot shares some disturbances * Gary Delaney's got one-liners * Hal Cruttenden has middle class problems * Alistair Barrie laments growing old Producer: Richard Melvin Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. A selection of the best stand-up comedy recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe with Jo Caulfield | |
| 04 | 20131221 | 20150425 (BBC7) 20170218 (BBC7) | Host Janey Godley introduces the acts on stage at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh: * Tony Law takes us on a trip through space and time * Hari Sriskantha keeps his science background based in fact * Gavin Webster and David Kay show off their cultural heritages * Julia Sutherland celebrates Glasgow's modern art scene. * Marcel Lucont offers nuanced insight * Joe Heenan proposes a second university boat race Producer: Richard Melvin Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions and first broadcast in 2013. Janey Godley's line-up includes Tony Law and Hari Sriskantha. Recorded at The Stand. | ||
| 05 | 20140308 | 20150509 (BBC7) 20170225 (BBC7) | Alistair Barrie introduces a selection of stand up comedians recorded live before a sold-out audience at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington, London at the end of 2013. You can gain useful vocabulary from John Lloyd of things that we don't have words for but should, and Mary Bourke entertains us with a dark response to the unreasonable. John Robins surprises us with an unusual Dickensian condition he's developed, and Nish Kumar explains some of the awkward social situations he's fallen into. Bob Mills explains life as an overweight man and Alistair Barrie celebrates Britain's love of complaining. Made for Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. From London's Pleasance Theatre with Alistair Barrie, Bob Mills, Mary Bourke and more. | ||
| 06 | 20140329 | 20150516 (BBC7) 20170304 (BBC7) | Kerry Godliman introduces a selection of stand up comedians recorded live at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington, London in early 2014. David Morgan fascinates in the surprising ways couples have met, whilst Rhys Mathewson struggles with making a good first impression. Michael Fabri gives us an insight into some of the troubles of having dyslexia and Matt Winning tells niche jokes and reminisces of his time working for Robert Mugabe. Plus an insight to the confusing workings of Terry Alderton's mind and Rachel Parris sings away her troubles. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. Kerry Godliman introduces David Morgan, Rhys Mathewson, Matt Winning and more. | ||
| 02 | 01 | 20150131 | Richard Melvin introduces a selection of the best stand up comedians currently working in the UK. Alun Cochrane shares with us some of his family troubles, Gary Little explains how walking his dog isn't always the easiest thing and Harriet Dyer and Jo Caulfield share their unique views on the world. Recorded at Edinburgh's comedy club The Stand. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. Richard Melvin introduces Alun Cochrane, Gary Little, Harriet Dyer and Jo Caulfield. | ||
| 02 | 02 | 20150314 | Richard Melvin introduces a selection of more exciting stand up comedians. Tiff Stevenson reveals her experience at a cinema in New York with her particularly Scottish boyfriend, whilst Boothby Graffoe discovers that he may have psychic ability. Scottish comedian Jojo Sutherland reveals how she spies on her own children and her countryman Raymond Mearns is bemoaning his children as they leave home for the first (and last) time. Having moved to London, Fern Brady explains how she seeks revenge on her friends who imitate her broad accent and distinguished headliner Fred MacAulay proves himself to be the Godfather of Scottish comedy. Recorded at Edinburgh's comedy club The Stand. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Dabster Productions. Richard Melvin introduces Tiff Stevenson, Boothby Graffoe, Jojo Sutherland, Raymond Mearns |