Remembering the Two Ronnies, part two: Parody was no laughing matter for the comedy duo
Nearly a quarter of the UK’s population watched the first episode of The Two Ronnies, transmitted at 8.15pm on Saturday April 10 1971.
Comedy
Comedian Phill Jupitus now calls Scotland home despite first show north of the border being a nightmare
Considering how bad his first Scottish gig was, it’s a surprise Phill Jupitus ever came back.
The story of Monty Python, part one: How six comics came together for something completely different…
MONTY PYTHON is the most famous name in British comedy.
Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley admits he struggled with fame following Britain’s Got Talent win
Britain’s Got Talent winner Lee Ridley says finding fame left him struggling to cope.
Comedian Jasper Carrott doesn’t want stick in Glasgow after 20-year absence
Jasper Carrott's coming back to Glasgow after a 20-year absence.
Still Game creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill reveal the thinking behind a fitting ending
Still Game creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill say they learned a lot from the final episode of another classic comedy when they were writing their own show’s last laughs.
24-Carrot magic: How comedian Jasper got his mojo back
Jasper Carrott thought he was finished with comedy, but after going back to his roots he’s enjoying stand-up more than ever before.
Musical comedian and impressionist Jess Robinson on Glasgow show, Britain’s Got Talent memories and meeting those she’s mimicked
Finding fame as an impressionist can be a dangerous business, especially when you run the risk of bumping into those you've mimicked.
The Story of The Likely Lads: Writers Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement on their classic sitcom
With long-lost episodes and the feature-length film version re-released this month, The Likely Lads are back in the news.
Actor Bill Paterson salutes stellar success of sitcom Fleabag as he looks back over 50 years on stage and screen
Actor Bill Paterson admits his eye for the best roles can sometimes go awry.
100 Years of Chic Murray: Children salute legacy of comedy legend as play celebrates centenary
He was the tall droll, a legendary funnyman who Billy Connolly called his hero. She was the Small Doll, his beautiful, talented partner, on stage and off.