The Story of Radio Comedy As radio stations elsewhere primed themselves for their role in the propaganda war, the BBC made sure Britain didn't lose its sense of humour.
Russell Davies reminds you of how Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch heralded a new era in radio comedy with Band Waggon, how Edwin Carp perfected his fish impressions, and how Robb Wilton summed it all up
The Day War Broke Out. Written and compiled by RUSSELL DAVIES
Producer NEIL CARGILL
(First broadcast on Radio 4)