The Thick of It Special
As The Thick Of It returns to TV screens, Julia Sutherland explores the world of satirical comedy. Including contributions from The Thick Of It cast and creators as well as others who've made their mark on the satire scene.
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Ian Martin
Janice Forsyth speaks to Ian Martin, one of the writing talents behind The Thick Of It.
Duration: 09:24
Satire: The Great British Tradition
Spitting Image creator Roger Law explores the history of satire in Britain.
Duration: 56:22
Laughed off the Page: Steve Punt
Regular Radio 4 satirist Steve Punt speaks to Janice Forsyth about his comedy style.
Duration: 27:59
Comedy Heroes: Armando Iannucci
Paul English meets one of his comedy heroes β Armando Iannucci.
Duration: 26:26
Kennedy in Conversation: Ian Hislop
Private Eye Editor Ian Hislop speaks to Charles Kennedy.
Duration: 25:18
The Usual Suspects: Rory Bremner
Satirist and comedian Rory Bremner speaks to Brian Morton.
Duration: 52:53
Comedy Idols: Rich Hall on Albert Brooks
Rich Hall examines the career of his comedy idol β American satirist Albert Brooks.
Duration: 25:00
Peter Capaldi Interview
On the release of βThe Thick Of Itβ spin-off film βIn The Loop,β Shereen Nanjiani spoke to the man behind Malcolm Tuckerβ¦
Duration: 09:09
Comedy Idols: Greg Proops on George Carlin
Greg Proops examines the career of his comedy idol β George Carlin.
Duration: 25:21
The Usual Suspects: Mort Sahl
Satirist Mort Sahl in this edition of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland series βThe Usual Suspectsβ.
Duration: 49:52
Broadcast
- Sat 15 Sep 2012 00:45ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland