What Are You Laughing At?
By Comedy.co.uk
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Podcast Description
The British Comedy Guide's podcast all about British comedy. Writer and performer Dave Cohen hosts What Are You Laughing At? - featuring an array of special guests, alongside regulars writer James Cary and stand-up Tony Cowards. Dave discusses the latest comedy news, TV and radio programmes, and the live comedy circuit. Plus topical debates, reviews and opinions.
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5th April - Andrew Ellard | Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by top script editor Andrew Ellard. Together they discuss ITV's latest moves back into the field of sitcom, and Andrew's impressive CV, including The IT Crowd (with Graham Linehan) and Red Dwarf (with Doug Naylor). Andrew also talks about his work co-writing The Brian Butterfield Movie with James and Peter Serafinowicz, as well as the use of Twitter in the comedy industry, and more in-depth writing discussion including the mechanics and use of character and gags. | 5 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24th Feb - Watson and Oliver | Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by TV's newest comedy duo, Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver. The girls - whose debut BBC Two sketch show began on Monday - open up about their partnership, their writing process and background in live comedy, plus the reception to their new sketch show Watson & Oliver - and how Jennifer Saunders made them cry. | 24 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21st Jan - Jim Tavare | It's 2012, and What Are You Laughing At?: The British Comedy Podcast is back. Host Dave Cohen is once again joined by stand-up comedian Tony Cowards and BCG Editor Aaron Brown to chat comedy. This week the trio are joined by top stand-up and comedy ex-pat Jim Tavare, who's popped back to the UK for a short tour. As well as discussing Jim's career and experience working and living in LA, the boys look back at 2011 in comedy, look forward to what 2012 has to offer, and discuss the rise of Sky as an original British comedy broadcaster. | 20 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18th Oct - Gina Yashere | Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by Gina Yashere, who left the UK for the Californian sun after feeling frustrated by the limited opportunities she was getting in Britain as a black woman. Gina talks openly about the differences between the US and UK stand-up circuits, her experience of trying to make a name for herself from scratch, and of course that old chestnut - being a woman on Mock The Week. Also up for discussion is the return of The Comic Strip, brand new sitcom Threesome, panel shows and their non-existence Stateside, and Dave talks about his experience at a recent comedy conference in Manchester, where all the broadcasters - but particularly Sky - renewed commitments to produce more television comedy. One question remains unanswered: will their promises come to fruition? | 17 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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28th Sept - Al Murray | Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by star guest Al Murray - aka the Pub Landlord. On the table today is the sad news of the death of sitcom supremo David Croft, a director, writer and producer whose impressive CV includes 'Allo 'Allo!, Dad's Army and Steptoe & Son; we also talk about Private Eye as it turns 50, and Sky's continuing investment in comedy. In the feature interview slot, Al Murray discusses his career and the history of the Pub Landlord, including Time Gentlemen Please, his experience in the US, & WWII. | 28 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16th Sept - Adrian Poynton | Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by Adrian Poynton, a stand-up comedian and writer of BBC Three's hit sitcom White Van Man. This episode will be of particular interest to budding writers, as Adrian talks in-depth and charmingly openly about the development, commissioning and writing of White Van Man. We also recap the successes of this year's Fringe Festival, discuss the merits of Newsjack, and Channel 4's upcoming Tommy Cooper documentary. | 16 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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27th Aug - Edinburgh Special | Karen Koren, Tim FitzHigham and Dr Phil Hammond are the special guests joining Dave Cohen. On the agenda is finance; the madness, stress, and uniqueness of a concentrated month of performing; the So You Think You're Funny? competition; some medical advice; and a little bit of reminiscing, gossip, and thoughts on the future of the Festival. | 27 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17th Aug - David Tyler | Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by veteran comedy producer David Tyler, responsible for Another Case Of Milton Jones, Bigipedia and Cabin Pressure... to name just his most recent series. On the table this week are the comedy changes at BBC Three, panel shows, the Edinburgh festival, and an in-depth discussion with David about radio comedy and his thoughts and wisdom. | 17 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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6th July - John Finnemore | Dave Cohen is joined by regular co-host James Cary to talk to John Finnemore, the writer and co-star of Radio 4's hit sitcom Cabin Pressure. Topics on the table this week are Campus, radio pilots, My Family, and John's brand new Radio 4 sketch show. | 6 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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23rd June - Simon Godley | Dave Cohen and the BCG's Aaron Brown are joined by special guest Simon Godley, dentist to the stars. On the table this week is a brand new microphone, plus the BBC Television Centre sell-off, Lee Mack's All Star Cast, the sad death of Simon Brint, Lucas & Walliams, reviews from the message board, and Simon's new movie with Ben Miller: Huge. | 23 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14th June - Vivienne Clore | Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by legendary comedy agent Vivienne Clore. Topics on the agenda include the pros and cons of the Edinburgh Festival, new comedy commissions, BBC Four, family sitcoms, and Rufus Hound - movie star. Plus a round-up of comedy news, and views from the British Comedy Guide Forums. This was our first episode and the microphone failed - so apologies for the poor sound quality. | 14 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Potential if you give it time?
Don't even bother downloading episode one, the audio is painfully bad which is a shame as I felt the subject matter would have been interesting.
The far more audible episode two shows this podcast has potential. I am certainly going to give it a few weeks to bed itself in and for Cohen to find his voice.
Perhaps he should speak to one of Herrings audio geeks to try and rescue the Vivienne Clore interview of the first show. After all, it is the 21st century.
More a 3 and a half star for whats been put out so far
I hope they persevere along with the listeners.
Content great - sound quality terrible!
If you're interested in comedy or comedy writing these podcasts have fantastic content, offering insight into what comedy is around and the process of writing but...the sound quality is so bad that the only way to listen to them is in a very, very quiet room. It takes more determination that it should to stick with it, hope they sort it out soon.
Always interesting
If you are in to comedy & sitcoms then this Podcast is interesting & informative. Very enjoyable
