The World of Panto
Pantomime is part of our Christmas culture and the Zone celebrates the stories, stars and sketches behind the world of this seasonal slapstick family treat.
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The Comedy Café: Writing Panto
Janice examines what it takes to write comedy, with help from Brian Beacom and Johnny McKnight.
Duration: 07:43
Stark Talk: Johnny Beattie
Edi Stark speaks to this legend of the Scottish Panto Circuit.
Duration: 26:17
MacAulay & Co: John Barrowman
John speaks to Fred about how he recharges his batteries during busy spells.
Duration: 05:34
In The Footsteps: J M Barrie
Every good panto needs a great story. So how did the panto-tastic Peter Pan come about?
Duration: 28:00
There’s Nothing Like A Dame
Iain Agnew examines the appeal of pantomime…
Duration: 28:59
Stark Talk: Una McLean
Panto veteran Una McLean speaks to Edi Stark.
Duration: 26:05
Comedy Heroes: Ronnie Corbett
Legendary comic character Ronnie Corbett started out on the Panto and Variety circuit. Here, he speaks to Paul English.
Duration: 26:38
The Comedy Café: Dames
Janice Forsyth and guests discuss the role of the pantomime dame.
Duration: 13:04
There’s Nothing Like A Dame
Panto regular Tony Roper takes a look at the inner workings of panto…
Duration: 14:35
Comic to Comic: Miles Jupp
Miles Jupp tried his hand at the dark art of festive family entertainment.
Duration: 25:31
Hiya Pal: A Tribute to Gerard Kelly
Janice Forsyth looks back at the life of the late, great Gerard Kelly.
Duration: 28:00
A Life of Variety: Johnny Beattie
A look at the life and work of this legendary Scottish performer.
Duration: 47:19
Broadcast
- Sat 3 Dec 2011 00:45´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Scotland