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1.00 That Mocking Bird
John Bird presents a series exploring the theory and practice of comedy. In today's programme he talks to comic writer, actor and explorer Ken Campbell about science and merriment, truth and fantasy, heaven and Hellzapoppin'. With contributions from John Cleese, Max Wall and Ken Dodd.

1.30 Punt and Dennis: It's Been a Bad Week
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a comic look at who has had a bad week and why. With Jon Culshaw, Emma Clarke and Mitch Benn.
(Repeated from Thursday)

Contributors

Presenter (That Mocking Bird):
John Bird
Guest (That Mocking Bird):
Ken Campbell
Comedian (Punt and Dennis):
Steve Punt
Comedian (Punt and Dennis):
Hugh Dennis
Comedian (Punt and Dennis):
Jon Culshaw
Comedian (Punt and Dennis):
Emma Clarke
Comedian (Punt and Dennis):
Mitch Benn

Mark Goodier concludes the three-part documentary.

Bowie discusses his life and career from Scary Monsters up to his latest album, Hours... He also talks about life after 50, marriage, the internet and his recent move into the world of credit cards.

With contributions from Boy George, Hanif Kureishi, Rick Wakeman, Roger Taylor and Bob Geldof.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Goodier
Subject/Interviewee:
David Bowie
Interviewee:
Boy George
Interviewee:
Hanif Kureishi
Interviewee:
Rick Wakeman
Interviewee:
Roger Taylor
Interviewee:
Bob Geldof
Producer:
Alison Vernon-Smith

Books about music reviewed by Miles Kington, with help from his guests Mark Lamarr, Gary Brooker and Lucy Duran.

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Contributors

Reviewer:
Miles Kington
Guest:
Mark Lamarr
Guest:
Gary Brooker
Guest:
Lucy Duran

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