Episodes

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01Flanagan And Allen2002021220130217 (BBC7)
20130218 (BBC7)
20181031 (BBC7)
20181101 (BBC7)
Arguably the first great comedy stars of the wireless age, Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen. first teamed up in the 1920s in Florrie Forde's Flo and Co revue before striking out on their own.

Stuart Maconie presents the series celebrating great British comedy duos.

With Roy Hudd and Fred Housego.

Producer: Angela Sherwin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2002.

The wireless age of Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen. Stuart Maconie on British comedy duos.

02Jewel And Warriss2002021920130224 (BBC7)
20130225 (BBC7)
The quintessential straight man and clown double act - cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss
03Flanders And Swann2002022620130303 (BBC7)
20130304 (BBC7)
Stuart Maconie celebrates Michael Flanders and Donald Swann, a comedy famous duo.
04Pete And Dud2002030520130310 (BBC7)
20130311 (BBC7)
Stuart Maconie explores the inspirational partnership of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
05The Two Ronnies2002031220130317 (BBC7)
20130318 (BBC7)
Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.