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Comic Actors

A compilation of archive interviews with some of the world's best comic actors, including Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, Ashley Jensen and Simon Pegg.

This week's Zone features interviews with some of the world's best loved Comic Actors.

Included in our archive of funny thespians is a special tribute to the late Gerard Kelly (City Lights, Eastenders, Extras). Kelly interviewed fellow actor Richard Wilson (One Foot In The Grave, Tutti Frutti, Merlin) for a series called Tronversations back in 2006.

Elsewhere, we have the cream of comic acting such as Hugh Laurie (Blackadder, House, Jeeves and Wooster), Steve Coogan (The Day Today, Alan Partridge, The Other Guys,), Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter, Cracker, The Comic Strip Presents), Ashley Jensen (Extras, Ugly Betty), Neil Morrissey, (Men Behaving Badly), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar Of Dibley) and Ford Kiernan (Still Game, Chewing The Fat).

Plus, there is a fascinating interview with Leonard Rossiter's daughter (Reggie Perrin, Rising Damp) and an in depth conversation with Scottish actor Alan Cumming (The High Life, Goldeneye).

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Oct 2010 00:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • MacAulay & Co: Simon Pegg

    Comic actor Simon Pegg discusses his latest films roles with Fred MacAulay.

    Duration: 10:47

  • Janice Forsyth: Hugh Laurie

    House star Hugh Laurie chats to Janice Forsyth about his debut novel The Gun Seller.

    Duration: 20:11

  • Janice Forsyth: Robbie Coltrane

    Scottish comedy heavyweight Robbie Coltrane chats to Janice Forsyth in 1997.

    Duration: 37:11

  • Tronversations: Richard Wilson

    Comic actor Richard Wilson in conversation with the late Gerard Kelly.

    Duration: 44:45

  • Stark Talk: Ashley Jensen

    Extras star Ashley Jensen chats to Edi Stark back in 2008.

    Duration: 27:25

  • Janice Forsyth: Steve Coogan

    Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan discusses his character acting with Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 22:02

  • Janice Forsyth: Neil Morrissey

    Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey discusses his stage career with Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 13:40

  • Janice Forsyth: Roger Lloyd Pack

    Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd Pack chats to Janice Forsyth in 2000.

    Duration: 21:04

  • Stark Talk: Ford Kiernan

    Still Game’s Ford Kiernan looks back on his career with Edi Stark.

    Duration: 28:53

  • Comedy Heroes: Una McLean

    Veteran Scottish actress Una McLean chats to Paul English about her life on stage.

    Duration: 21:40

  • Dad Made Me Laugh: Leonard Rossiter

    Leonard Rossiter’s daughter Camilla reflects on life with her father.

    Duration: 22:04

  • Tronversations: Alan Cumming

    Hollywood star Alan Cumming recalls his life on stage and screen.

    Duration: 44:35

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Oct 2010 00:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland