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Terry Jones
848 listeners
Terence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children&#… read moreTerence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator and TV documentary host. He was best known … read moreTerence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator and TV documentary host. He was best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. As a member of … read more
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Eric Idle
53,309 listeners
Eric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side… read moreEric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic a… read moreEric Idle is the composer of most Monty Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic ability has earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner… read more
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Peter Cook
5,919 listeners
Peter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 19… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the le… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has… read more
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Douglas Adams
34,952 listeners
Douglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy&… read moreDouglas Noël Adams (11th March 1952–11th May 2001) was an English radio comic dramatist and novelist, most notably of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which sold more than fifteen million co… read more
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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore
4,591 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
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Alan Partridge
7,476 listeners
Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube seri… read moreAlan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube series – as well as several TV and radio specials, plus appearances on BBC's Comic Relief – have … read moreAlan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube series – as well as several TV and radio specials, plus appearances on BBC's Comic Relief – have tracked this spoof television and radio presenter through hi… read more
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Stephen Fry
44,681 listeners
Stephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist… read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry … read moreStephen John Fry (born 24 August, 1957) is an English comedian, author, actor and director. He is the son of Alan Fry, an English scientist, and Marianne Neumann, an Austrian from a Jewish family. Along with good friend Hugh Laurie, Fry co-wrote and starred in comedy series 'A Bit of Fry and… read more
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Andrew Collins and Richard Herring
4,398 listeners
Andrew Collins (author, scriptwriter, 6music DJ and former Q and Empire editor) and Richard Herring (stand-up comedian, 90s TV funnyman) or… read moreAndrew Collins (author, scriptwriter, 6music DJ and former Q and Empire editor) and Richard Herring (stand-up comedian, 90s TV funnyman) originally came together to examine Sunday newspapers on the former's BBC Radio show. In 2008 t… read moreAndrew Collins (author, scriptwriter, 6music DJ and former Q and Empire editor) and Richard Herring (stand-up comedian, 90s TV funnyman) originally came together to examine Sunday newspapers on the former's BBC Radio show. In 2008 they reunited to offer the same service via podcast. The podc… read more
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Kenny Everett
907 listeners
Maurice James Christopher Cole (25 December 1944 – 4 April 1995), known professionally as Kenny Everett, was a British comedian, radio DJ a… read moreMaurice James Christopher Cole (25 December 1944 – 4 April 1995), known professionally as Kenny Everett, was a British comedian, radio DJ and television entertainer. Everett is best known for his career as a radio DJ and for The Kenny Everett Video Show. View wikiMaurice James Christopher Cole (25 December 1944 – 4 April 1995), known professionally as Kenny Everett, was a British comedian, radio DJ and television entertainer. Everett is best known for his career as a radio DJ and for The Kenny Everett Video Show. View wiki
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Neil Innes
16,219 listeners
Neil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic… read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog … read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog Band and later The Rutles. Attending Goldsmiths College, Lon… read more