The Jason Byrne Show

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Education

20080712

20110708 (BBC7)
20120908 (BBC7)
20150124 (BBC7)
20170527 (BBC7)

Exploring a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.

Law

20080719

20110715 (BBC7)
20120915 (BBC7)
20150131 (BBC7)
20170603 (BBC7)

Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.

Relationships

20080726

20110722 (BBC7)
20120922 (BBC7)
20150207 (BBC7)
20170610 (BBC7)

Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.

Religion

20080802

20110729 (BBC7)
20120929 (BBC7)
20150214 (BBC7)
20170617 (BBC7)

Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.

Sport

20080809

20110805 (BBC7)
20121006 (BBC7)
20150221 (BBC7)
20170624 (BBC7)

Probing a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.

06 LAST

Medicine

20080816

20110812 (BBC7)
20121013 (BBC7)
20150228 (BBC7)
20170701 (BBC7)

Probing a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comic hosts stand-up and sketches.

Ageing

20090723

20120318 (BBC7)
20131109 (BBC7)
20150418 (BBC7)
20170826 (BBC7)
20190626 (BBC7)
20210201 (BBC7)
20210206 (BBC7)
20210207 (BBC7)
20230207 (BBC7)
20241101 (BBC7)
20100114 (R2)

The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older.

Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic and loveable Irish comic Jason Byrne.

The second series sees Jason tackle themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals in his own lightning-quick improvisational style. The first episode focuses on ageing and stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Irish comic Jason Byrne ponders ageing in his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show.

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Food

20090730

20120325 (BBC7)
20131123 (BBC7)
20150425 (BBC7)
20170902 (BBC7)
20190703 (BBC7)
20210208 (BBC7)
20230214 (BBC7)
20241108 (BBC7)
20100121 (R2)

The comic reveals his love for an animated rabbit and his hatred of baguette nibbling.

Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals.

This week he looks at food: How do rice crispies and caramel illustrate the different relationship that men and women have with food? What's the universal signal that means you want to leave a dinner party? And why do other people's food noises leave Jason two steps away from a prison sentence?

The Jason Byrne Show also stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Irish comic Jason Byrne takes a humorous look at the subject of food.

[LISTEN NOW]

Parents

20090806

20120401 (BBC7)
20131207 (BBC7)
20150509 (BBC7)
20170909 (BBC7)
20190710 (BBC7)
20210215 (BBC7)
20230221 (BBC7)
20241115 (BBC7)
20100128 (R2)

The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means.

The third episode, about parents, considers why they're obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'? It also asks what happens when a two-year-old is left alone with a tub of chocolate sandwich spread. And what is the best way to teach your child sex education?

The Jason Byrne Show also stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Jason on parents - why are they obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'?

[LISTEN NOW]

Money

20090813

20120408 (BBC7)
20131214 (BBC7)
20150516 (BBC7)
20170916 (BBC7)
20190717 (BBC7)
20210222 (BBC7)
20230228 (BBC7)
20241122 (BBC7)
20100204 (R2)

The award-winning comic adds up the cost of living and luxury.

In the fourth episode, Jason looks at money and remembers the job where he was paid with second-hand swimming caps. He also asks if it's ok to pay a kidnap ransom in scratch cards and, if the NHS had a credit card, how would they deal with defaulted payments?

Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.

Irish comic Jason Byrne ponders money in his lively stand-up comedy and sketch show.

[LISTEN NOW]

Holidays

20090820

20120415 (BBC7)
20131228 (BBC7)
20150523 (BBC7)
20170923 (BBC7)
20190724 (BBC7)
20210301 (BBC7)
20230307 (BBC7)
20241129 (BBC7)
20100211 (R2)

The award-winning comic tackles the stress of going on holiday.

In episode five, Jason goes on holiday. Find out what didn't go wrong with Jason's recent family holiday in Florida; he discusses the quality of service in British hotels; and shares tips for dissuading other airplane passengers from reclining their chairs into your lap.

Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard

Producer Julia McKenzie.

A repeat of the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by Jason Byrne.

[LISTEN NOW]

06 LAST

Animals

20090827

20120422 (BBC7)
20140104 (BBC7)
20150530 (BBC7)
20171007 (BBC7)
20190731 (BBC7)
20210308 (BBC7)
20230314 (BBC7)
20241206 (BBC7)
20100218 (R2)

The award-winning funny man muses on all beasts, including humans.

This week, Jason looks at animals: Find out why Emperor Penguins put the human male to shame when it comes to commitment in a relationship; how a hedgehog terrified Jason; and what children learn about death from owning pets.

Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.

Irish comic Jason Byrne looks at animals in his lively stand-up comedy and sketch show.

[LISTEN NOW]

Ever Been Proposed To In A Pub?

20101023

20121124 (BBC7)
20140517 (BBC7)
20151219 (BBC7)
20171209 (BBC7)
20190911 (BBC7)
20210517 (BBC7)
20230418 (BBC7)
20250124 (BBC7)
20110402 (R2)

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the juicy subject of Marriage in the third series of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Would you describe your marriage as a Hayley's Comet of a partnership or are you more like parallel trains never touching each other? If you could build your partner what would they sound like and if you were proposed to in a pub would you say no? With highly personal stories from Jason's own married life along with the audience's own contributions Jason keeps the laughs coming and revels in the thrills and spills that keep marriage interesting.

With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth

Producer - Julia McKenzie.

Comedian Jason Byrne tackles the meaty subject of Marriage with stand-up and sketches.

The award-winning funny man muses on the merits of matrimony.

[LISTEN NOW]

I Looked Like Gollum At School

20101106

20121201 (BBC7)
20140524 (BBC7)
20151226 (BBC7)
20171216 (BBC7)
20190918 (BBC7)
20210524 (BBC7)
20210529 (BBC7)
20210530 (BBC7)
20230425 (BBC7)
20250131 (BBC7)
20110409 (R2)

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of Fashion and Beauty in the third series of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason probes the minefield of hair removal; why women buy clothes that they don't fit into yet and the differing pressures on men and women to diet and work out.

With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth

Producer - Julia McKenzie.

Comedian Jason Byrne tackles fashion and beauty with stand-up and sketches.

The award-winning comic lists the liabilities of looking good.

[LISTEN NOW]

I Won't Eat Bread From A Puddle

20101113

20121208 (BBC7)
20140531 (BBC7)
20160102 (BBC7)
20171230 (BBC7)
20190925 (BBC7)
20210531 (BBC7)
20230502 (BBC7)
20250207 (BBC7)
20110416

Award-winning comedian Jason Byrne focuses on our worst fears.

Members of Jason's audience reveal an eccentric range of phobias - including feet, boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles.

Fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show.

With:

Laurence Howarth

Daisy Haggard

Producer: Julia McKenzie

The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears.

The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth. From November 2010.

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of fears and phobias in the third episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason talks to members of the audience whose eccentric range of phobias include feet; boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles.

Comedian Jason Byrne tackles our strange fears and phobias with stand-up and sketches.

Members of his audience reveal an eccentric range of phobias include feet; boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles.

[LISTEN NOW]

First I Was A Nurse Then I Became A Roofer

20101120

20121215 (BBC7)
20140607 (BBC7)
20160109 (BBC7)
20180106 (BBC7)
20191002 (BBC7)
20210607 (BBC7)
20230509 (BBC7)
20250214 (BBC7)
20110423 (R2)

The hyperactive Irish comedian scrutinises the realm of employment.

Jason reveals how he drove a former employer to distraction.

Amongst the audience he discovers a nurse-turned-roofer-turned-counsellor-turned-womble; a laundry manager in a private castle and one man who has no idea whatsoever of his job title.

High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show.

With:

Laurence Howarth

Daisy Haggard

Producer: Julia McKenzie

The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment.

The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth. From November 2010.

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of 'work' in the fourth episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason reveals how he drove a former employer to distraction and amongst the audience he discovers a nurse turned roofer turned counsellor turned womble; a laundry manager in a private castle and one man who has no idea whatsoever of his job title.

Producer - Julia McKenzie.

Stand-up comedian Jason Byrne tackles the trials and tribulations of 'work'.

[LISTEN NOW]

Use Your Imagination To Have The Best Fun

20101127

20121222 (BBC7)
20140614 (BBC7)
20160116 (BBC7)
20180113 (BBC7)
20191009 (BBC7)
20210614 (BBC7)
20230516 (BBC7)
20250221 (BBC7)
20110430 (R2)

Jason Byrne looks at the subject of technology – getting all nostalgic over the novelty of 24 hour photos.

Amongst the audience, he discovers a human wheelbarrow; an advertiser who struggles to give a name to things and everything he needs to recreate the sounds of a Clangers' convention.

High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show.

With:

Laurence Howarth

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Julia McKenzie

The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth.

The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth. With Laurence Howarth and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2010.

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of technology in the fifth episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches.

Jason gets nostalgic as he remembers the novelty of 24 hour photos, whilst amongst the audience he discovers a human wheelbarrow; an advertiser who struggles to give a name to things and everything he needs to recreate the sounds of a Clangers' convention.

With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Laurence Howarth.

Comedian Jason Byrne gets nostalgic about technology with stand-up and sketches.

[LISTEN NOW]

06 LAST

The Irish And The Scottish Are Black-belts In Misery

20101204

20121229 (BBC7)
20140621 (BBC7)
20160123 (BBC7)
20180120 (BBC7)
20191016 (BBC7)
20210621 (BBC7)
20210626 (BBC7)
20210627 (BBC7)
20230523 (BBC7)
20250228 (BBC7)
20110507 (R2)

Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the fertile territory of 'misery and happiness' in the final episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason compares international attitudes to other people's good fortune and explains why his Irish background means that revelling in misery is never far away. Why is British fruit so bitter? Can Jason relieve heart-ache in the audience and what simple pleasures make Jason and his son happy?

Comedian Jason Byrne explores the fertile territory of misery and happiness with stand-up.

Can Jason relieve heartache in the audience and what simple pleasures make Jason and his son happy?

High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show.

With:

Laurence Howarth

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Producer: Julia McKenzie

The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.

The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. From December 2010.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	Education	20080712	20110708 (BBC7) 20120908 (BBC7) 20150124 (BBC7) 20170527 (BBC7)	Exploring a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
01	02	Law	20080719	20110715 (BBC7) 20120915 (BBC7) 20150131 (BBC7) 20170603 (BBC7)	Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
01	03	Relationships	20080726	20110722 (BBC7) 20120922 (BBC7) 20150207 (BBC7) 20170610 (BBC7)	Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
01	04	Religion	20080802	20110729 (BBC7) 20120929 (BBC7) 20150214 (BBC7) 20170617 (BBC7)	Exploring a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
01	05	Sport	20080809	20110805 (BBC7) 20121006 (BBC7) 20150221 (BBC7) 20170624 (BBC7)	Probing a fresh theme each week, the Irish comedian hosts stand-up and sketches.
01	06 LAST	Medicine	20080816	20110812 (BBC7) 20121013 (BBC7) 20150228 (BBC7) 20170701 (BBC7)	Probing a fresh theme each week, the award-winning comic hosts stand-up and sketches.
02	01	Ageing	20090723	20120318 (BBC7) 20131109 (BBC7) 20150418 (BBC7) 20170826 (BBC7) 20190626 (BBC7) 20210201 (BBC7) 20210206 (BBC7) 20210207 (BBC7) 20230207 (BBC7) 20241101 (BBC7) 20100114 (R2)	The award-winning comedian tackles the pros and cons of getting older. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic and loveable Irish comic Jason Byrne. The second series sees Jason tackle themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals in his own lightning-quick improvisational style. The first episode focuses on ageing and stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo. Irish comic Jason Byrne ponders ageing in his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Food	20090730	20120325 (BBC7) 20131123 (BBC7) 20150425 (BBC7) 20170902 (BBC7) 20190703 (BBC7) 20210208 (BBC7) 20230214 (BBC7) 20241108 (BBC7) 20100121 (R2)	The comic reveals his love for an animated rabbit and his hatred of baguette nibbling. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. This week he looks at food: How do rice crispies and caramel illustrate the different relationship that men and women have with food? What's the universal signal that means you want to leave a dinner party? And why do other people's food noises leave Jason two steps away from a prison sentence? The Jason Byrne Show also stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo. Irish comic Jason Byrne takes a humorous look at the subject of food. [LISTEN NOW]
02	03	Parents	20090806	20120401 (BBC7) 20131207 (BBC7) 20150509 (BBC7) 20170909 (BBC7) 20190710 (BBC7) 20210215 (BBC7) 20230221 (BBC7) 20241115 (BBC7) 20100128 (R2)	The award-winning comic's lowdown on what being a mum and dad means. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. The third episode, about parents, considers why they're obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'? It also asks what happens when a two-year-old is left alone with a tub of chocolate sandwich spread. And what is the best way to teach your child sex education? The Jason Byrne Show also stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo. Jason on parents - why are they obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'? [LISTEN NOW]
02	04	Money	20090813	20120408 (BBC7) 20131214 (BBC7) 20150516 (BBC7) 20170916 (BBC7) 20190717 (BBC7) 20210222 (BBC7) 20230228 (BBC7) 20241122 (BBC7) 20100204 (R2)	The award-winning comic adds up the cost of living and luxury. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. In the fourth episode, Jason looks at money and remembers the job where he was paid with second-hand swimming caps. He also asks if it's ok to pay a kidnap ransom in scratch cards and, if the NHS had a credit card, how would they deal with defaulted payments? Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. Irish comic Jason Byrne ponders money in his lively stand-up comedy and sketch show. [LISTEN NOW]
02	05	Holidays	20090820	20120415 (BBC7) 20131228 (BBC7) 20150523 (BBC7) 20170923 (BBC7) 20190724 (BBC7) 20210301 (BBC7) 20230307 (BBC7) 20241129 (BBC7) 20100211 (R2)	The award-winning comic tackles the stress of going on holiday. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. In episode five, Jason goes on holiday. Find out what didn't go wrong with Jason's recent family holiday in Florida; he discusses the quality of service in British hotels; and shares tips for dissuading other airplane passengers from reclining their chairs into your lap. Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard Producer Julia McKenzie. A repeat of the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by Jason Byrne. [LISTEN NOW]
02	06 LAST	Animals	20090827	20120422 (BBC7) 20140104 (BBC7) 20150530 (BBC7) 20171007 (BBC7) 20190731 (BBC7) 20210308 (BBC7) 20230314 (BBC7) 20241206 (BBC7) 20100218 (R2)	The award-winning funny man muses on all beasts, including humans. Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. This week, Jason looks at animals: Find out why Emperor Penguins put the human male to shame when it comes to commitment in a relationship; how a hedgehog terrified Jason; and what children learn about death from owning pets. Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. Irish comic Jason Byrne looks at animals in his lively stand-up comedy and sketch show. [LISTEN NOW]
03	01	Ever Been Proposed To In A Pub?	20101023	20121124 (BBC7) 20140517 (BBC7) 20151219 (BBC7) 20171209 (BBC7) 20190911 (BBC7) 20210517 (BBC7) 20230418 (BBC7) 20250124 (BBC7) 20110402 (R2)	Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the juicy subject of Marriage in the third series of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Would you describe your marriage as a Hayley's Comet of a partnership or are you more like parallel trains never touching each other? If you could build your partner what would they sound like and if you were proposed to in a pub would you say no? With highly personal stories from Jason's own married life along with the audience's own contributions Jason keeps the laughs coming and revels in the thrills and spills that keep marriage interesting. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth Producer - Julia McKenzie. Comedian Jason Byrne tackles the meaty subject of Marriage with stand-up and sketches. The award-winning funny man muses on the merits of matrimony. [LISTEN NOW]
03	02	I Looked Like Gollum At School	20101106	20121201 (BBC7) 20140524 (BBC7) 20151226 (BBC7) 20171216 (BBC7) 20190918 (BBC7) 20210524 (BBC7) 20210529 (BBC7) 20210530 (BBC7) 20230425 (BBC7) 20250131 (BBC7) 20110409 (R2)	Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of Fashion and Beauty in the third series of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason probes the minefield of hair removal; why women buy clothes that they don't fit into yet and the differing pressures on men and women to diet and work out. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth Producer - Julia McKenzie. Comedian Jason Byrne tackles fashion and beauty with stand-up and sketches. The award-winning comic lists the liabilities of looking good. [LISTEN NOW]
03	03	I Won't Eat Bread From A Puddle	20101113	20121208 (BBC7) 20140531 (BBC7) 20160102 (BBC7) 20171230 (BBC7) 20190925 (BBC7) 20210531 (BBC7) 20230502 (BBC7) 20250207 (BBC7) 20110416	Award-winning comedian Jason Byrne focuses on our worst fears. Members of Jason's audience reveal an eccentric range of phobias - including feet, boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles. Fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show. With: Laurence Howarth Daisy Haggard Producer: Julia McKenzie The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears. The award-winning funny man hears about his audience's worst fears. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth. From November 2010. Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of fears and phobias in the third episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason talks to members of the audience whose eccentric range of phobias include feet; boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles. Comedian Jason Byrne tackles our strange fears and phobias with stand-up and sketches. Members of his audience reveal an eccentric range of phobias include feet; boats in dry docks and being forced to eat white bread out of puddles. [LISTEN NOW]
03	04	First I Was A Nurse Then I Became A Roofer	20101120	20121215 (BBC7) 20140607 (BBC7) 20160109 (BBC7) 20180106 (BBC7) 20191002 (BBC7) 20210607 (BBC7) 20230509 (BBC7) 20250214 (BBC7) 20110423 (R2)	The hyperactive Irish comedian scrutinises the realm of employment. Jason reveals how he drove a former employer to distraction. Amongst the audience he discovers a nurse-turned-roofer-turned-counsellor-turned-womble; a laundry manager in a private castle and one man who has no idea whatsoever of his job title. High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show. With: Laurence Howarth Daisy Haggard Producer: Julia McKenzie The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment. The hyperactive humour-boffin scrutinises the realm of employment. With Daisy Haggard and Laurence Howarth. From November 2010. Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of 'work' in the fourth episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason reveals how he drove a former employer to distraction and amongst the audience he discovers a nurse turned roofer turned counsellor turned womble; a laundry manager in a private castle and one man who has no idea whatsoever of his job title. Producer - Julia McKenzie. Stand-up comedian Jason Byrne tackles the trials and tribulations of 'work'. [LISTEN NOW]
03	05	Use Your Imagination To Have The Best Fun	20101127	20121222 (BBC7) 20140614 (BBC7) 20160116 (BBC7) 20180113 (BBC7) 20191009 (BBC7) 20210614 (BBC7) 20230516 (BBC7) 20250221 (BBC7) 20110430 (R2)	Jason Byrne looks at the subject of technology – getting all nostalgic over the novelty of 24 hour photos. Amongst the audience, he discovers a human wheelbarrow; an advertiser who struggles to give a name to things and everything he needs to recreate the sounds of a Clangers' convention. High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show. With: Laurence Howarth Margaret Cabourn-Smith Producer: Julia McKenzie The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth. The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth. With Laurence Howarth and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2010. Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the subject of technology in the fifth episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason gets nostalgic as he remembers the novelty of 24 hour photos, whilst amongst the audience he discovers a human wheelbarrow; an advertiser who struggles to give a name to things and everything he needs to recreate the sounds of a Clangers' convention. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Laurence Howarth. Comedian Jason Byrne gets nostalgic about technology with stand-up and sketches. [LISTEN NOW]
03	06 LAST	The Irish And The Scottish Are Black-belts In Misery	20101204	20121229 (BBC7) 20140621 (BBC7) 20160123 (BBC7) 20180120 (BBC7) 20191016 (BBC7) 20210621 (BBC7) 20210626 (BBC7) 20210627 (BBC7) 20230523 (BBC7) 20250228 (BBC7) 20110507 (R2)	Popular Irish comedian Jason Byrne looks at the fertile territory of 'misery and happiness' in the final episode of his themed audience comedy show with high-energy stand-up and sketches. Jason compares international attitudes to other people's good fortune and explains why his Irish background means that revelling in misery is never far away. Why is British fruit so bitter? Can Jason relieve heart-ache in the audience and what simple pleasures make Jason and his son happy? Comedian Jason Byrne explores the fertile territory of misery and happiness with stand-up. Can Jason relieve heartache in the audience and what simple pleasures make Jason and his son happy? High-energy stand-up comedy and sketch show. With: Laurence Howarth Margaret Cabourn-Smith Producer: Julia McKenzie The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. The award-winning funny man revels in misery. With Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard. From December 2010. [LISTEN NOW]