The Comedy of the 1980s.
Arnold Brown introduces a special Zone celebrating the comedy of the 1980s. Among the host of big names are the stand up and Blackadder writer Ben Elton, the master of ceremonies Alexei Sayle and top satirical impressionist Rory Bremner.
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Gift Of The Gag: Arnold Brown
Bruce Morton looks back over the career of one of Scotland鈥檚 best loved comedians.
Duration: 27:23
The Brian Morton Show: Alexei Sayle
The original alternative comedian chats to Brian Morton about how he鈥檚 swapped his life as a stand up for the life of a writer.
Duration: 37:29
Janice Forsyth: Adrian Edmondson
Janice Forsyth talks to the star of The Young Ones and Bottom discusses the reasons for ditching comedy in favour of a life as a musician.
Duration: 19:09
The Brian Morton: Ben Elton
The stand up and writer discusses his long and distinguished career with Brian Morton in 2001.
Duration: 54:34
Laughed Off The Page: John Sullivan
Sanjeev Kohli meets the late comedy writer behind hits such classic TV shows such as Only Fools And Horses, Just Good Friends and Dear John.
Duration: 28:53
Comic To Comic: Jeremy Hardy
Bruce Morton sits down to discuss the art behind the sardonic stand up鈥檚 continuing allure.
Duration: 26:35
Laughed Off The Page: Jonathan Lynn
Janice Forsyth chats to one of the writers of classic 1980s sitcom Yes Minister about how he helped create one of the best loved shows of all time.
Duration: 29:07
The Slice 鈥� Gregor Fisher
Edi Stark meets the star of Rab C Nesbitt to discuss his route to the top of the comedy tree.
Duration: 40:58
Gift Of The Gag: Elaine C Smith
The Glaswegian comedienne sits down to chat about her long and colourful career with Bruce Morton.
Duration: 26:07
Janice Forsyth: Craig Ferguson
The American talk show host chats to Janice Forsyth about performing in a stage version of the Odd Couple in 1994.
Duration: 23:47
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- Sat 28 May 2011 00:45大象传媒 Radio Scotland
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