Micky Flanagan - What Chance Change?

Cockney geezer Micky Flanagan regales us with the story of his journey from tabloid to broadsheet; from the street party to the dinner party; from apples and pears to stocks and shares...

Well, you've got the idea.

Each episode focuses on a different decade of Micky's life. Micky regales us with stories from his life told through stand-up comedy.

In between, the programmes goes 'behind the scenes' with short interviews that give an insight into the stand-up.

For starters, Micky talks about growing up in the East End in the 1970s.

He chats to his school friends about their shared experiences of leaving with no qualifications to work at Billingsgate Fish Market. He also interviews Sociology Professor Paul Willis about his research on working class boys in a 1970s school.

Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End, working as a Billingsgate Fish Porter to an entertainer living in the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, all the better for being told through jokes.

The issue of class is a crucial theme in Micky's stand-up. However it is framed less as 'Do we now have a classless society?' and more as 'Is it ok to ask for Tomato sauce in a fancy French restaurant?

Written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Why the comedian's rise to fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval.

Comedian Micky Flanagan charts the ups and downs of his life

Cockney geezer Micky Flanagan regales us with the story of his journey from tabloid to broadsheet; from the street party to the dinner party; from apples and pears to stocks and shares... Well you've got the idea.

Each week's episode focuses on a different decade of Micky's life. Micky regales us with stories from his life told through stand up comedy. In between, the programmes goes 'behind the scenes' with short interviews that give an insight into the stand up.

In this opening episode Micky talks about growing up in the East End in the 1970's. He chats to his school friends about their shared experiences of leaving with no qualifications to work at Billingsgate Fish Market. He also interviews Sociology Professor Paul Willis about his research on working class boys in a 1970's school.

Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End, working as a Billingsgate Fish Porter to an entertainer living in the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, all the better for being told through jokes. The issue of class is a crucial theme in Micky's stand up. However it is framed less as 'Do we now have a classless society?' and more as 'Is it ok to ask for Tomato sauce in a fancy French restaurant?

The series is written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

The producer is Tilusha Ghelani.

Comedian and cockney geezer Micky Flanagan regales us with his life story.

Great sketch and stand-up comedy series, compliments of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club

The Londoner reveals how his rise to stand-up fame seemed to coincide with periods of social upheaval. From May 2010.

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Cockney comedian Micky Flanagan takes us through the 1980s

This was the decade he spent running away to New York and being the international lover and player of the East End.

He chats to his parents, his sister and his school friends in interviews that shed light on the stand up comedy.

In his first radio series, Micky charts his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class intellectual and being caught awkwardly between the two.

Told through reflective interviews, but mainly, Micky's acclaimed stand up comedy. Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End to the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, with each episode focusing on a different decade of Micky's life.

Written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

Micky talks about running away to New York and becoming the playboy of the East End.

Comedian Micky Flanagan charts the ups and downs of his life

Cockney comedian Micky Flanagan's first radio series is about his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class intellectual and being caught awkwardly between the two. His story is told through reflective interviews, but mainly, Micky's acclaimed stand up comedy. Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End to the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, with each episode focusing on a different decade of Micky's life.

In this episode Micky takes us through his 1980's, spent running away to New York and being the international lover and player of the East End. He chats to his parents, his sister and his school friends in interviews that shed light on the stand up comedy.

The series is written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

The Producer is Tilusha Ghelani.

Micky talks about running away to New York and becoming the playboy of East End.

Great sketch and stand-up comedy series, compliments of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club

Micky Flanagan with stand up about his life in the 1980s - from Billingsgate fish porter to intellectual. From June 2010.

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Cockney comedian Micky Flanagan charts his life story during the 1990s.

This was the decade when he returned to education and became a teacher.

He chats to his parents, his sister and his school friends in interviews that shed light on the stand up comedy.

In his first radio series, Micky charts his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class intellectual and being caught awkwardly between the two.

Told through reflective interviews, but mainly, Micky's acclaimed stand up comedy. Micky's transition from the mean streets of the East End to the leafy lanes of Dulwich is a fascinating story, with each episode focusing on a different decade of Micky's life.

Written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 90s, returning to education and becoming a teacher

Comedian Micky Flanagan charts the ups and downs of his life

Great sketch and stand-up comedy series, compliments of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club

The cockney comedian charts his life story during the 1990s, returning to education and becoming a teacher. From June 2010.

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Cockney comedian Flanagan takes us through the noughties.

This was the decade spent settling down with a middle class woman - 'she's been ski-ing and everything' - and building a career as a stand up comedian.

In the documentary segments, Micky chats to his parents about turning to stand up. He also discusses comedy and class with the brilliant Sean Lock.

Concluding his first radio series, Micky charts his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class intellectual and being caught awkwardly between the two.

Written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career.

Comedian Micky Flanagan charts the ups and downs of his life

The cockney comedian completes his life story during the 2000s - settling down and building up his career. From June 2010.

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This was the decade spent settling down with a middle class woman - 'she's been ski-ing and everything' - and building a career as a stand up comedian.

In the documentary segments, Micky chats to his parents about turning to stand up. He also discusses comedy and class with the brilliant Sean Lock.

Concluding his first radio series, Micky charts his progression from working-class Herbert to middle-class intellectual and being caught awkwardly between the two.

Written and performed by Micky Flanagan.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Micky completes his life story during the 2000s, settling down and building up his career.

Comedian Micky Flanagan charts the ups and downs of his life