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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.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Sep 2012 00:45

Chapters

  • 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 – 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 – American satirist Albert Brooks.

    Duration: 25:00

  • Peter Capaldi Interview

    On the release of β€œThe Thick Of It” spin-off film β€œIn The Loop,” Shereen Nanjiani spoke to the man behind Malcolm Tucker…

    Duration: 09:09

  • Comedy Idols: Greg Proops on George Carlin

    Greg Proops examines the career of his comedy idol – George Carlin.

    Duration: 25:21

  • The Usual Suspects: Mort Sahl

    Satirist Mort Sahl in this edition of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland series β€œThe Usual Suspects”.

    Duration: 49:52

Broadcast

  • Sat 15 Sep 2012 00:45