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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.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Dec 2011 00:45

Chapters

  • 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