Laurel and Hardy produced some of this century's greatest comedy, but their films were underpinned by brilliantly witty scores. Sean Rafferty looks at some of this music as it is celebrated as part of the Meltdown 98 festival on London's South Bank.
Before 7.00 and a selection of CD releases, Haydn's String Quartet in E flat, Op 33 No 2 (The Joke).
Producer Paul Frankl. John Peel broadcasts from Meltdown tomorrow, Radio 1, 8.40pm