Laughter in the Air
Series looking at radio comedy from a variety of angles
Laughter in the Air - Comedy off the Cuff
Barry Took reveals how not all radio laughs were carefully scripted, thanks to panel games and quizzes. From March 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Goon But Not Forgotten
Bernard Cribbins celebrates the work of Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine. From February 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Hello Playmates, It's That Man Again
Dickie Henderson recalls the impact of two influential and much-loved shows - 'Band Waggon' and 'ITMA'. From January 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Is There An Audience in the House?
Dickie Henderson wonders if radio comedy really needs an audience. With Joyce Grenfell and Douglas Adams. From January 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Ladies and Gentlemen - Music Hall
Dickie Henderson looks at the history of Music Hall with stars such as Cyril Fletcher, Arthur Askey, Billy Cotton and Will Hay.
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Laughter in the Air - Pardon Me, Your Sit-Com's Showing
Dickie Henderson looks at 'shows that tell a story', including 'Life With The Lyons' and 'The Navy Lark'. From January 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Scriptwriters - Comedians' Labourers?
Bernard Cribbins celebrates the likes of Muir and Norden, who put the words in the mouths of performers. From February 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Shows, Comical, Servicemen For The Use Of
Dickie Henderson presents the story of radio comedy during the Second World War - and beyond. From January 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - Smile, Darn Ya, Smile
Barry Took profiles radio's comedians, including Ken Dodd, Morecambe and Wise, Roy Hudd and Frankie Howerd. From March 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - The Cambridge Connection
Barry Took examines the impact of the Footlights on radio comedy. Including 'I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again. From February 1979.
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Laughter in the Air - The Cat's Whiskers
Dickie Henderson starts the story of radio comedy, with the stars dating back to its crystal set origins.
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