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Ricky Gervais
55,788 listeners
Ricky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer and musician from Reading, Berkshire, England. He grew up in Whitl… read moreRicky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer and musician from Reading, Berkshire, England. He grew up in Whitley, on a council estate. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his award-winning BBC2 television p… read moreRicky Gervais (born June 25, 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer and musician from Reading, Berkshire, England. He grew up in Whitley, on a council estate. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his award-winning BBC2 television programme The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with … read more -
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore
5,968 listeners
In the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was t… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revu… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revues for the West End, Pieces of Eight, and then One over the … read more -
John Shuttleworth
6,987 listeners
John Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yo… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known, on occasion, to get "a little bit blue"). and pe… read more -
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington
20,356 listeners
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, best known for the TV shows "The Office" and "Extras", started out on the, then sma… read moreRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, best known for the TV shows "The Office" and "Extras", started out on the, then small-time, radio station XFM. Their producer at the time, Karl Pilkington, began to feature on the s… read moreRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, best known for the TV shows "The Office" and "Extras", started out on the, then small-time, radio station XFM. Their producer at the time, Karl Pilkington, began to feature on the show and soon was a fully fledged member of the team. Since t… read more -
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
12,809 listeners
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (more often The Bonzo Dog Band) were the brainchild of a British art-school set of the 1960s. Part jazz band, pa… read moreThe Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (more often The Bonzo Dog Band) were the brainchild of a British art-school set of the 1960s. Part jazz band, part psychedelic rockers, the Bonzos came to the attention of a broader British public through a chi… read moreThe Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (more often The Bonzo Dog Band) were the brainchild of a British art-school set of the 1960s. Part jazz band, part psychedelic rockers, the Bonzos came to the attention of a broader British public through a children's television programme, Do Not Adjust Your Set. T… read more -
Karl Pilkington
8,622 listeners
Karl Pilkington (born September 16, 1972 in Manchester, England) is a non-fictional English radio producer previously best known for produc… read moreKarl Pilkington (born September 16, 1972 in Manchester, England) is a non-fictional English radio producer previously best known for producing The Ricky Gervais Show on the radio station Xfm. After leaving Xfm, Pilkington has reached an … read moreKarl Pilkington (born September 16, 1972 in Manchester, England) is a non-fictional English radio producer previously best known for producing The Ricky Gervais Show on the radio station Xfm. After leaving Xfm, Pilkington has reached an international audience through his appearances with Ricky Ge… read more -
Morecambe & Wise
17,568 listeners
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's… read moreEric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's death from a heart attack in 1984. Beginning in variety, a form of popular British theatre simila… read moreEric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's death from a heart attack in 1984. Beginning in variety, a form of popular British theatre similar to American vaudeville, they progressed to radio and then … read more -
The Horne Section
1,120 listeners
There are two bands that go by the name The Horne Section: 1) The Horne Section is a six-man comedy jazz band and accompanying radio, TV, p… read moreThere are two bands that go by the name The Horne Section: 1) The Horne Section is a six-man comedy jazz band and accompanying radio, TV, podcast and live musical comedy show. Led by frontman Alex Horne, the show mixes music with spoken-… read moreThere are two bands that go by the name The Horne Section: 1) The Horne Section is a six-man comedy jazz band and accompanying radio, TV, podcast and live musical comedy show. Led by frontman Alex Horne, the show mixes music with spoken-word comedy and spoof songs. The band consist of childhood f… read more -
Spike Milligan
8,555 listeners
Terrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely … read moreTerrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely regarded as the Godfather of British Comedy, he is best known for his work on The Goon Show with Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. Not so well known is that he… read more -
Robert Popper & Peter Serafinowicz
428 listeners
Robert Popper is an English comedy producer, writer and actor. Peter Serafinowicz is an English actor, comedian, writer and voice artist from Liverpool. Working together they are best known for co-writing, and performing in, the critically acclaimed the comedy documentary Look Around You first s… read more