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Comedy Songwriting

Julia Sutherland introduces a collection of programmes celebrating the art of the comedy song featuring Mitch Benn, Eric Idle, Neil Innes and Bill Bailey.

Julia Sutherland introduces a collection of programmes celebrating the art of the comedy song.

The Zone contains many of the finest comedy songwriters of all time including The Now Show's resident satirical songwriter Mitch Benn, everyone's favourite bearded rock/electro/jazz maestro Bill Bailey and the man behind Monty Python's best songs, Eric Idle!

5 hours, 15 minutes

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Sat 30 Jul 2011 00:45
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • MacAulay & Co: David O’Doherty

    Irish comedian David O’Doherty performs live on Fred MacAulay’s 2009 Edinburgh Fringe radio show.

    Duration: 07:49

  • Janice Forsyth: Bill Bailey

    The popular musical comedian describes his route to the top of the comedy tree with Janice Forsyth in 1998.

    Duration: 17:19

  • Comic To Comic: Tina C

    Performance artist Chris Green chats to Bruce Morton about the genesis of his comic creation, country singer Tina C.

    Duration: 26:29

  • Comedy CafΓ©: The Future of Musical Comedy Discussion

    Chris Green and Abi Roberts join Janice Forsyth to discuss the state of modern comedy songwriting.

    Duration: 13:20

  • MacAulay & Co: Bo Burnham

    Internet sensation Bo Burnham chats to Fred MacAulay at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010.

    Duration: 06:40

  • MacAulay & Co: Doc Brown

    Rapper Doc Brown performs a rap especially for Fred MacAulay during the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.

    Duration: 08:34

  • Comedy Idols: Flanders & Swann

    Comedy act Kit and the Widow outline why the legendary musical duo Flanders and Swann are their comedy inspiration.

    Duration: 26:42

  • Laughed Off The Page: Neil Innes

    Janice Forsyth chats to the man described as β€œthe seventh Python” about his career in musical comedy.

    Duration: 28:34

  • MacAualay & Co: Eric Idle

    The original Python explains why he decided to create a musical based on the songs of Monty Python.

    Duration: 09:10

  • Janice Forsyth: Steve Coogan

    Janice Forsyth chats to the comedian about the many characters in his stage show β€œThe Man Who Thinks He’s It” including Portugese singing sensation Tony Ferrino.

    Duration: 21:36

  • Scotland On Song: Humour (Part 1)

    Barbara Dickson introduces many of Scotland’s best loved humorous folk songs.

    Duration: 55:15

  • MacAulay & Co: Axis Of Awesome

    The Australian trio perform their very own version of a modern love song on Fred MacAulay's Edinburgh Festival show in 2010.

    Duration: 08:18

  • MacAulay & Co: Mitch Benn

    The resident Now Show comedian performs a musical challenge during an edition of Fred MacAulay’s 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe radio show.

    Duration: 12:24

  • Janice Forsyth: John Shuttleworth

    The Sheffield singing sensation discusses the release of his major musical manifesto β€œTwo Margerines” with Janice Forsyth in 2007.

    Duration: 15:26

  • Long Time No Song: Tom Lehrer

    Tom Morton chats to American satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer about why after success in the 1950s and 60s he gave up performing to return to teaching.

    Duration: 28:27

  • Scotland On Song: Humour (Part 2)

    Barbara Dickson continues her exploration of the tradition of comedy songs in Scottish folk music.

    Duration: 26:29

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Apr 2011 00:45
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Sat 30 Jul 2011 00:45
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland