Sanjeev Kohli goes beyond the script with writing partners Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong, the minds behind Peep Show and The Old Guys, to find out just what makes them tick.

Comedy writing partners Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement talk to Janice Forsyth about their most successful sitcoms, which include national favourites The Likely Lads and Porridge. Show more

Comedy writer David Nobbs tells Janice Forsyth about the wonderful Reggie Perrin series and writing the famous Rook Restaurant sketch for The Two Ronnies. Show more

Sanjeev Kohli goes beyond the script to put us face to face with writer John Sullivan, the man behind Only Fools And Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends and many more. Show more

Janice Forsyth meets Peter Baynham, who is at the forefront of current comedy writing and who now produces the funny lines for some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Show more

Janice Forsyth meets some of our top comedy writers to discover the secrets behind those funny lines. She talks to Neil Innes, who was seen as the seventh member of Monty Python. Show more

Greg Hemphill speaks to Janice Forsyth about his writing partnership with Ford Kiernan and how they went on to enjoy huge success with the sitcom Still Game. Show more

Comedy genius David Renwick speaks to Janice Forsyth about creating the hit sitcom One Foot in the Grave, as well as the iconic character Victor Meldrew. Show more

Richard Herring speaks to Janice Forsyth about his career as a comedy writer and performer as well as the success he has found on both television and radio. Show more

Writer Jonathan Lynn reveals to Janice Forsyth how the phenomenally successful Yes Minister nearly didn't make it to the screen following a dispute over the original script. Show more

5/5. Lynn Ferguson discovers how Dick Vosburgh has influenced countless comedians since he started writing comedy in the 1950s. Show more

3/6. Lynn Ferguson lifts the lid on the world of comedy writers.

4/6. Comedienne Lynn Ferguson meets Andy Hamilton, who has written for performers including Marti Caine, Les Dawson and Dave Allen as well as having created Drop the Dead Donkey. Show more

1/6. Lynn Ferguson lifts the lid on those who make us laugh for a living, and meets the writers who have crafted some of our best comedy.

In a local conversation for local people, Sanjeev Kohli explores the minds of two of the darkest and funniest writers in comedy - Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

Janice Forsyth meets top comedy writers to discover the secrets behind those funny lines. She talks to Rob Grant about writing for Spitting Image and being co-creator of Red Dwarf. Show more

Janice Forsyth meets Arabella Weir, who worked on The Fast Show, Posh Nosh and Grumpy Old Women, and who talks about one of her Scottish comedy characters. Show more

6/6. Lynn Ferguson lifts the lid on the world of comedy writers.

Simon Nye speaks to Janice Forsyth about his writing partnership with David Nobbs and their decision to resurrect Reggie Perrin. Show more

Sanjeev Kohli goes beyond the script with Graham Linehan, whose credits include Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd, and finds out what drives him to keep making us laugh. Show more