Episodes
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| Aberystwyth Comedy Showcase | 20251120 | 20241031 | Chris Cantrill, Tarot, Sharon Wanjohi and Rob Auton at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Paul Hilleard, Kuan-wen Huang, Stuart Laws, & Sam Nicoresti at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival |
| Bonus Bits | 20250109 | 20250116 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. First gigs, comedy curses, and what do you tell taxi drivers you do? |
| Bonus Bits: New Years Resolutions | 20260108 | Kiri shares valuable advice from previous guests on how to get into comedy. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Britain's Got Talent | 20240411 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable with a group of comedians who've all taken part in the entertainment juggernaut that is BGT. Daliso Chaponda, Lee Ridley, Abi Carter-Simpson and Janice Connolly (aka Barbara Nice) chat about their time on the show, subverting expectations on stage, and how it felt becoming a household name overnight. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Comedians talk auditions, backlash, and life-changing moments. | |
| Comedians Writing Books | 20240725 | 20260312 (RW) | Sara Pascoe, Cariad Lloyd, Lou Sanders and Sofie Hagen tell Kiri how they became authors. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Comedy And Climate Change | 20241003 | 20241004 20241003 (RW) | Lara Ricote & Stuart Goldsmith on finding the silly in the serious Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Comedy Competitions: Is Winning Everything? | 20241017 | 20250724 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean delves into the contentious world of comedy competitions with three past winners. Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania candidly discuss the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of their experiences. They share how winning these competitions has shaped their careers and offer a nuanced perspective on the double-edged sword of such accolades. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania on the highs and lows of competition culture. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Delve into the contentious world of comedy competitions with three past winners Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania. |
| Comedy Directors | 20250911 | Dec Munro, Saima Ferdows, and Adam Drake join Kiri to talk comedy direction. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Dec Monro, Saima Ferdows and Adam Drake join Kiri to talk comedy direction. | |
| Comedy Double Acts | 20240829 | 20240801 20240801 (RW) | Shelf, Egg, Crizards and Lloyd & Williams join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Disability In Comedy | 20250828 | 20260326 (RW) | Harriet Dyer, Don Biswas, Rosie Jones and Lee Ridley join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable discussion led by Harriet Dyer, featuring Don Biswas, Rosie Jones, and Lee Ridley who share their honest experiences of working in comedy with a disability. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at BBC.co.uk/actionline Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Harriet Dyer, Don Biswas, Rosie Jones and Lee Ridley share their experiences of working in comedy with a disability. |
| Edinburgh Festival Fringe | 20250807 | 20240718 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean chats to three Welsh-grown comedians who are all preparing to head up to the Fringe this summer. Mel Owen tells Kiri about her first solo show Chunky Monkey - June Tuesday gears up for a late-night split-bill show - and Jordan Brookes, who cut his teeth on the Cardiff circuit and went on to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, prepares for a full run of his new show Fontanelle. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander The biggest arts festival in the world. Three Welsh-grown comedians prepare for their summer at the biggest arts festival in the world. Kiri Pritchard-McLean chats to Welsh comedians, Leila Navabi, Ignacio Lopez, Morgan Rees, and Steffan Alun, about their plans for this years' Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The four comedians share their hopes, expectations, and what they have put in place to keep them grounded during the festival. Four Welsh comedians prepare for their summer at the biggest arts festival in the world. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Edinburgh Fringe: The Huddle | 20250821 | Morgan Rees, Steffan Alun, Leila Navabi and Ignacio Lopez at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Edinburgh Fringe: The Reckoning | 20240829 | Kiri revisits the Welsh gang up in Edinburgh. Will Mel Owen have survived her first full run? Will Jordan Brookes still be King of the Fringe? Will June Tuesday regret doing a show that starts at half past midnight? Kiri returns to the biggest arts festival in the world to find out. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Mel Owen, June Tuesday and Jordan Brookes reflect on their time in Edinburgh. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Mel Owen, June Tuesday and Jordan Brookes reflect on their month at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. | |
| Even More Bonus Bits | 20250123 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Eventful gigs, favourite clubs and least favourite comedy comments. | |
| Even More Bonus Bits From 2025 | 20260115 | In this second part of Kiri's Comedy Club bonus special, we're joined by some of the wonderful comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean has spoken to over the past year. If you've ever wondered what comedians tell taxi drivers, or where their favourite place to gig is...or if they have a comedy curse, then this is the episode for you. Expect behind the scenes chat with the exceptionally talented guests that have featured on the show; from Lloyd Langford, to Leila Navabi, Mel Owen to Stewart Lee we've got you covered! Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares bonus questions from her guests over the past year. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Kiri Pritchard-McLean looks back over the year and shares some bonus questions from comedians including Rosie Jones, Stewart Lee, Anna Thomas, Mike Bubbins, Leila Navabi and more! | |
| Faith And Religion In Comedy | 20250508 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts an open and honest discussion about faith and religion with comedians Ola Labib, Sam Williams, Ashley Blaker, and Daman Bamrah. They explore the joys and challenges of navigating these two worlds, as well as the parallels between comedy and faith. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Ola Labib, Sam Williams, Ashley Blaker and Daman Bamrah join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down with comedians Ola Labib, Sam Williams, Ashley Blaker, and Daman Bamrah, for a candid chat about the intersection of faith, religion, and comedy. | |
| From Sketch To Screen | 20240829 | 20240808 20240808 (RW) | We were head over heels in love with comedy Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Getting Into Character | 20250130 | 20250731 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Emma Sidi and Colin Hoult talk character comedy. |
| Gulls By Anna Thomas | 20250522 | Best friends Bonnie and Llinos have been each other's corner of sanity while growing up in the small seaside town of Burry Port. Fresh from finishing their A-Levels, they spend their summer grappling with their newfound freedom, and the sense that adulthood is approaching, whether they like it or not. A brand new radio sitcom from BBC New Comedy Award winner 2021, Anna Thomas. Cast: BONNIE.... Anna Thomas LLINOS.... Kath Hughes TERRY... Tudur Owen MOIRA.... Azuka Oforka ROSE.... Laura Dalgleish Written by Anna Thomas Produced by Jo Southerd and Henry Widdicombe A Little Wander production for BBC Comedy Kiri's Comedy Club is a Little Wander production for BBC Radio Wales The brand new sitcom from BBC New Comedy Award winner 2021, Anna Thomas. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Best friends Bonnie and Llinos have grown up together in the seaside town of Burry Port. | |
| Icons: James Acaster | 20251127 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean talks to comedian, presenter, podcaster, and actor James Acaster. In this honest deep dive, Kiri and James discuss the reality of getting everything you'd ever wished in your career, including the highs and the unexpected lows that come with success. Music by Ify Iwobi Produces by Little Wander Comedian, presenter, podcaster and actor James Acaster chats to Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Comedian, presenter, podcaster and actor James Acaster chats to Kiri about the successes and the challenges of his career. | |
| Icons: Katy Wix | 20240404 | Welcomes don't get much warmer than this. Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a deep dive with the incomparable Katy Wix, star of Ted Lasso, Taskmaster, and Not Going Out. Katy's made us laugh as countless beloved TV characters, like Carole in Stath Lets Flats and Mary in Ghosts, and here she takes Kiri through her life in comedy, from growing up in south Wales with hilarious parents, to embracing her serious side to write her memoir, Delicacy, which she's now turning into a sitcom. Oh, and you'll never think of LinkedIn the same way again. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Welsh comedian, author and actor Katy Wix sits down for an in-depth chat about her career. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Icons: Les Dennis | 20250501 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down with comedy icon, TV show host and actor, Les Dennis, for a chat about his rich history in showbiz. They cover the highs and lows of his impressively varied career, including his start in the clubs, his ascent to Saturday night TV, and why north Wales means so much to him. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Comedy icon, TV show host, and actor Les Dennis sits down with Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Icons: Mr Merthyr Owen Money | 20240822 | 20250802 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to national treasure Owen Money, an icon of stand-up comedy, talented musician, elegant satirist, devoted public service broadcaster, and proud Merthyr boy. Owen tells Kiri about his decade-spanning career, from coming up through the clubs, to being on the radio seven days a week during the coronavirus pandemic. The national treasure joins Kiri to discuss his journey from hometown clubs to stardom. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Icons: Owen Money | 20240829 | 20240822 20240822 (RW) 20250102 (RW) 20250612 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to national treasure Owen Money, an icon of stand-up comedy, talented musician, elegant satirist, devoted public service broadcaster, and proud Merthyr boy. Owen tells Kiri about his decade-spanning career, from coming up through the clubs, to being on the radio seven days a week during the coronavirus pandemic. National treasure Owen Money joins Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. The national treasure joins Kiri to discuss his journey from hometown clubs to stardom. |
| Icons: Peter Baynham | 20241024 | 20241025 20241024 (RW) 20241226 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a candid conversation with the award-winning screenwriter, performer, and legendary comedy icon, Peter Baynham. Peter discusses his surprising career path, first leaving his hometown of Cardiff to join the merchant navy, later landing in London and getting noticed by Armando Iannucci, and eventually writing for the likes of Steve Coogan and Sacha Baron Cohen. The man's been nominated for three Oscars - a true legend of Welsh comedy. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Oscar-nominated writer and Cardiff boy-done-good Peter Baynham joins Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Oscar-nominated writer and Cardiff boy-done-good Peter Baynham joins Kiri for an in-depth chat about his life in comedy and writing for Steve Coogan, Sacha Baron Cohen and more. |
| Icons: Rosie Jones | 20250213 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and author Rosie Jones joins Kiri. | |
| Icons: Stewart Lee | 20250918 | Legendary comedian, writer, and director Stewart Lee chats with Kiri Pritchard-McLean about his extensive and varied career. Having been in the business for more than thirty years, he explains how humour has provided him with the ideal outlet and has been a useful tool in digesting life's curveballs. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Kiri chats to stand-up comedian, writer and director Stewart Lee. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Lloyd Langford In Melbourne | 20250529 | Lloyd Langford and Kiri catch up at Melbourne Comedy Festival. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Machynlleth Comedy Showcase | 20250605 | Robin Morgan, Ignacio Lopez, Mel Owen, Dan Tiernan and Jen Brister at Mach Comedy Fest. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Machynlleth Stand-up Showcase | 20240516 | Stephen Bailey, Celya AB, Cerys Bradley, Huge Davies and Mark Watson at Mach Comedy Fest. | |
| Making Mammoth: Mike Bubbins | 20251204 | Mike Bubbins talks to Kiri about his comedy career. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Making The News Funny | 20240418 | Loads of the biggest movers and shakers in comedy started off writing topical - and lots of them did the same job. Kiri Pritchard-McLean interviews BBC audio comedy contract writers past and present about the skill of turning news stories into jokes. Gareth Gwynn, Robin Morgan, Tasha Dhanraj, Christina Riggs and Pete Tellouche share their tips and tricks in this masterclass on writing for topical. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Meet the funny folk writing loads of the comedy you love most. | |
| Musical Comedy | 20240829 | 20240815 20240815 (RW) 20260122 (RW) | Rosie and Nicola Dempsey - aka Flo and Joan - chat to Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Neurodiversity In Comedy | 20250206 | Ria Lina, Pierre Novellie and Abigoliah Schamaun join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Pantomimes | 20251218 | Owen Money, Vikki Stone and Jarred Christmas join Kiri for this pantomime special Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Secret Weapons Of Comedy | 20240425 | Can you be funny about this week's news in under two minutes? Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares pearls of wisdom for anyone interested in getting into comedy writing, specifically topical writing, with the help of former BBC audio comedy contract writers Gareth Gwynn, Tasha Dhanraj and Robin Morgan. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander More advice for aspiring comedy writers. | |
| Side Hustles | 20250220 | 20260129 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean chats to two very hard-working stand-up comedians who also have day jobs. Cerys Bradley is an A-level maths teacher by day, and Sikisa is a fully-qualified immigration lawyer. They tell Kiri how they balance having parallel careers alongside their comedy, and the stigmas and stresses they face fitting it all in. Cerys Bradley and Sikisa talk about having day jobs and second careers parallel to comedy. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Cerys Bradley and Sikisa open up to Kiri about how they balance day jobs and parallel careers alongside their work as stand-up comedians. |
| Spotlight On: Anna Thomas | 20250515 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down with rising Welsh star and 2021 BBC New Comedy Award Winner Anna Thomas to discuss her comedy career, exploring everything from the unexpected detour of glandular fever that led her to comedy, the tales behind her TV show 'Lady Bigfoot', and the captivating world of her radio sitcom 'Gulls'. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Rising Welsh star Anna Thomas tells Kiri about her journey to becoming a comedian. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Kiri Pritchard-McLean chats with rising Welsh star and 2021 BBC New Comedy Award Winner Anna Thomas about her journey to becoming a comedian. | |
| Spotlight On: Leila Navabi | 20251211 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean talks to Leila Navabi about their ever growing career in Comedy. Starting out as an apprentice in their mid-teens, Leila has since conquered the comedy scene - from writing and performance to composition. There's nothing Leila hasn't mastered, and there's still so much more to come. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Leila Navabi chats to Kiri about their ever changing and thriving career Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Comedy polymath Leila Navabi chats to Kiri about their ever changing and thriving career | |
| Spotlight On: Leroy Brito | 20250807 | 20250814 | Kiri shines the spotlight on Welsh comedian Leroy Brito. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Kiri chats with Welsh stand-up comedian, writer and presenter Leroy Brito. |
| Spotlight On: Mel Owen | 20250904 | Kiri shines the spotlight on Welsh comedian Mel Owen. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| Spotlight On: Priya Hall | 20240502 | 20250619 (RW) 20260305 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a deep dive chat with one of the current crop of the Welsh comedy scene, the hilarious, thoughtful and super-talented comedian Priya Hall. Priya's a stand-up, writer, presenter, podcaster and actor, and she tells Kiri how she got bit by the comedy bug, and how she made her sitcom Beena and Amrit. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Welsh comedian Priya Hall talks about her prodigious career so far. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Superb Welsh comedian Priya Hall talks about her prodigious career so far. I was immediately hooked on doing gigs. The superb Welsh comedian talks about her prodigious career so far. |
| Spotlight On: Robin Morgan | 20241010 | 20241011 20241010 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a chat with one of the rising stars of Welsh comedy, Robin Morgan. Robin shares his journey through the comedy world, from writing and appearing on hit series 'Mock the Week' and hosting his own panel show, the award-winning 'What Just Happened', to juggling his career with family life and coaching his son's football team on the weekends. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Exploring the career of Welsh comedian and writer Robin Morgan Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. A deep dive into the career of award-winning Welsh stand-up comedian, writer and presenter Robin Morgan |
| Spotlight On: Tudur Owen | 20250227 | 20260319 (RW) | Welsh comedian, broadcaster and national treasure Tudur Owen sits down with Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| Stand-up In A Second Language | 20240509 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable with a group of comedians who all perform stand-up comedy in their second language. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Kiri's joined by Esyllt Sears, Anu Vaidyanathan, Jin Hao Li and Ignacio Lopez. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Recorded at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. |