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Categories: Comedy: Character

  1. The Iguanodon

    Three-part comedy adventure by Paul Lucas, starring Bernard Cribbins

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  2. Don't Drop the Baton

    Comedy show featuring a mix of stand-up and sketches inspired by the Commonwealth Games

    BBC One Scotland

  3. Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

    Ten years on and Adrian is still deep in unrequited love with Pandora.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  4. Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

    In his 30s, Adrian is now a restaurant head chef and in the middle of a difficult divorce.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  5. Christmas With...

    Comedy. Festive fun in the company of some Radio 4 character comedy favourites.

    BBC Radio 4

  6. Terry Alderton's All Crazy Now

    Characters, songs, sketches and stand-up from comedian and actor Terry Alderton

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  7. Talking to Strangers

    Comic monologues in which characters talk to a stranger. By Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Couples

    Character comedy in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Terry Alderton: More Crazy Now

    Characters, songs, sketches and stand-up from comedian and actor Terry Alderton

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Henry 8.0

    Sketch comedy about Henry 8th who is alive and well and living in suburbia.

  11. Dan Antopolski

    Award-winning comedian Dan Antopolski presents his latest creation, John Keller.

  12. Angelos Epithemiou

    Enter the wonderful world of Angelos Epithemiou as he searches for a new career path.

  13. Mr Khan

    Thoughts about British life and politics from Mr Khan, a very important community leader from Leicester.

  14. Jonni Music

    The music, and the man behind the music. With highlights from Jonni's debut album Me Time.

    BBC Three

  15. Jason Lewis

    Sniggers With Attitude: sketches and characters from Jason Lewis.

    BBC Three

  16. Schizo Samurai Shitzu

    Comedy web series about a crime fighting dog.

  17. The Magnificent Evans

    Sitcom featuring Plantagenet Evans - a genius, photographer, and man of letters.

    BBC One

  18. Very Important Pennis

    Dennis Pennis asks some celebrities some cheerfully offensive questions.

    BBC Two

  19. High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman

    Comedy following Shirley Ghostman, a psychic able to contact dead celebrities.

    BBC Three

  20. The River

    Comedy following the character of Davey Jackson, a solitary canal lock-keeper.

    BBC One

  21. Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

    Lee Nelson's back with some old and new friends. Quality!

    BBC Three

  22. The Late Mrs Buggins

    Cooking wartime rations with a smile. Mabel Constanduros aka Grandma Buggins was a pioneer

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  23. Mole Cooks His Goose by Sue Townsend

    Adrian takes charge of cooking the festive lunch

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24. Trimming the Fat

    A barman tells a businessman they were at school together and insists they hang out.

    BBC Three

  25. Nicholas Craig's How to Be Old

    'Classical actor' Nicholas Craig presents a masterclass on the art of acting old.

    BBC Four

  26. Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

    An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy.

    BBC Two

  27. Where Have I Been All Your Life?

    Liam's innocent quest for the father he never met uncovers a series of dark secrets.

    BBC Three

  28. Fast Food Nation

    A fast food marketing executive takes an eye-opening trip around Middle America.

    BBC Four

  29. Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show

    Variety special starring Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and co-star Alex Borstein.

    BBC Three

  30.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

    Three ordinary blokes discover a rift in the space-time continuum in their local pub.

    BBC Two

  31. The Real Mr Khan

    Adil Ray on whether real community leaders are anything like his comedy character Mr Khan

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  32. The Best of Les Dawson

    Classic clips from comedy performances and sketches by the late Les Dawson.

    BBC Two

  33. The World of Percy Edwards

    The wildlife impressionist muses on the countryside and brings us birdsong and monologues.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  34. A Civil Arrangement

    Comic monologue about a mother's preparations for her daughter's wedding day.

    BBC Four

  35. Lee Nelson Live

    Lee Nelson entertains a London audience with a night of jokes, games and banter.

    BBC Three

  36. The Cariad Radio Show

    Cariad Lloyd stars in a character-driven sketch show.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

    A radio DJ ends up in a siege when a disgruntled colleague takes the staff hostage.

    BBC One

  38. A Date With Nurse Dugdale

    Arthur Marshall plays the efficient Nurse Dugdale battling to arrange the hospital pageant

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39. Sid and Dora

    Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  40. Lynne Truss: Pick of the Archive

    Lynne Truss introduces her favourite radio programmes from the BBC archive.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  41. Sleepy Tigers

    The care given to a new mum by two bossy maternity nurses is somewhat unconventional.

    BBC Radio 4

  42. Three Fights, Two Weddings and a Funeral

    Paul Calf films his sister Pauline's wedding to her slightly suspicious suitor, Spiros.

    BBC Two

  43. Paul Calf Video Diary

    Paul Calf documents his own tale of love, lager, students, fighting, loss and more lager.

    BBC

  44. Kevin Turvey: The Man Behind the Green Door

    Cameras follow Rik Mayall’s clueless self-styled 'investigative journalist' Kevin Turvey.

    BBC

  45. A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics

    Comedy trio Peepolykus stumble into the plots of great works of fiction

    BBC Radio 4

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  46. Just a Couple

    Comedy about Mark and Shavon, a couple in a distinctly modern relationship.

    BBC Three

  47. Bucket

    Comedy series about a mother-daughter relationship on a bucket list road trip.

    BBC Four

  48. Dave Podmore Crosses the Boundary

    The world of sport is in crisis. Has England's king of sleaze Dave Podmore lost his mojo?

    BBC Radio 4

  49. Odd Balls

    Four character based comedies by Lancastrian playwright, Don Haworth.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  50. Man Like Mobeen

    All Mobeen wants to do is lead a good life, but his criminal past is always chasing him.

    BBC Three

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