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  1. Smile, Darn Ya, Smile

    11/11 Barry Took profiles radio's comedians including Ken Dodd, Morecambe and Wise, and Roy Hudd

  2. Comedy off the Cuff

    10/11 Barry Took reveals how not all radio laughs were carefully scripted, thanks to panel games

  3. The Cambridge Connection

    9/11 Barry Took examines the impact of the Footlights on radio comedy. From February 1979.

  4. Scriptwriters - Comedians' Labourers?

    8/11 Bernard Cribbins celebrates the likes of Muir and Norden, who wrote for performers.

  5. Goon But Not Forgotten

    7/11 Bernard Cribbins celebrates the work of the Goons. From February 1979.

  6. Is There An Audience in the House?

    6/11 Dickie Henderson wonders if radio comedy really needs an audience. From January 1979.

  7. Pardon Me, Your Sit-Com's Showing

    5/11 Dickie Henderson looks at 'shows that tell a story', including 'Life With The Lyons'.

  8. Shows, Comical, Servicemen For The Use Of

    4/11 Dickie Henderson presents the story of radio comedy during the Second World War and beyond

  9. Hello Playmates, It's That Man Again

    3/11 Dickie Henderson recalls the impact of 'Band Waggon' and 'ITMA'. From January 1979.

  10. Ladies and Gentlemen - Music Hall

    2/11 Dickie Henderson on the history of Music Hall with stars such as Arthur Askey and Will Hay

  11. The Cat's Whiskers

    1/11 Dickie Henderson starts the story of radio comedy.