Episode 1
Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones and Rhod Gilbert discuss the role of stereotypes in comic portrayals of the Welsh and how our relationship to stereotypes has changed over time.
Elis James explores the history of Welsh comedy and meets some of the biggest stand-up comedians, writers and performers the nation has produced. In this first episode, stars such as Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones and Rhod Gilbert discuss the role of stereotypes in comic portrayals of the Welsh and how our relationship to stereotypes has changed over time. Elis also meets some of the new generation of performers who are breaking through and hears about their attitudes towards Welsh cliches in comedy.
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Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey
Duration: 03:20
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Rob Brydon's "sheep noise" horror show
Duration: 00:54
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Gavin and Stacey
Duration: 02:48
Music Played
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Tom Jones
Green, Green Grass of Home
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Paul Shane and the Yellowcoats
Hi-De-Hi (Holiday Rock)
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David Holmes
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Series Producer | Iwan England |
Director | Iwan England |
Broadcasts
- Mon 9 Dec 2019 22:45大象传媒 One Wales HD & Wales only
- Sat 14 Dec 2019 00:05大象传媒 One Wales HD & Wales only
- Fri 17 Apr 2020 22:50大象传媒 One Wales & Wales HD only
- Tue 26 Jan 2021 22:15大象传媒 Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Tue 26 Jan 2021 23:30大象传媒 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 8 Jul 2024 21:30大象传媒 One Wales HD & Wales only
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