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Talking Comedy (2015–2016) — comedy on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded December 7, 2016.
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Genre
Comedy
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
April 3, 2015
Ended
December 7, 2016
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
10episodes

About Talking Comedy

Talking Comedy ended on December 7, 2016, on BBC Two.

It was a television series that aired from April 3, 2015, to December 7, 2016, and focused on a look back through the BBC archive at the appearances of popular comedians on a selection of well-loved talk shows. The series showcased the moments of humor and conversation that occur when comedians are featured on these classic programs, highlighting the interaction between comedy and talk show formats.

The show was a documentary-style program with a nostalgic theme, emphasizing the history of comedy on television. It featured archival footage and commentary, providing viewers with a retrospective of notable comedian appearances over the years. The series had a single season consisting of 10 episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long. Angela Thorne served as the narrator, guiding viewers through the clips and stories presented in each episode.

Talking Comedy episode schedule

10 aired

Aired · 10

DateEp.Title
December 7, 2016 S1·E10 Rowan Atkinson
December 6, 2016 S1·E9 Pete and Dud
November 25, 2016 S1·E8 Ken Dodd
November 24, 2016 S1·E7 Frankie Howerd
November 22, 2016 S1·E6 Kenneth Williams
August 29, 2016 S1·E5 Bob Monkhouse
April 6, 2015 S1·E4 The Two Ronnies
April 6, 2015 S1·E3 Les Dawson
April 3, 2015 S1·E2 Peter Sellers
April 3, 2015 S1·E1 Bob Hope

Talking Comedy cast