With connotations of music halls and naff novelty songs, Janice Forsyth finds out if musical comedy deserves its dodgy reputation - or is the genre ripe for reinvention? Show more

Janice Forsyth and a lively panel of guests discuss comedy trends on the first Comedy Cafe of the New Year. Show more

Original alternative comedian Arthur Smith talks about his career, plus Chris Morris tackles anti-terrorism in his film Four Lions, but should some topics be off limits to comedy?

Greg McHugh talks to Janice Forsyth about being in demand following his tour of duty with Gary: Tank Commander - so good even the Russians want him in their TV schedules!

Janice Forsyth finds out how stand ups handle hecklers at a live gig, and asks whether they help or hinder a show. Show more

Viz magazine co-founder Simon Donald talks to the Comedy Cafe about the cultural impact of Viz and why character comedy remains in his blood. Show more

Always the warm up guy, never the headliner. Janice Forsyth finds out about the challenges of being the opening act for someone else's comedy gig. Show more

Would you date a comedian and risk becoming part of their stand-up routine? Janice Forsyth talks to a couple of comics who are dating each other. Show more

Widow Twankey, Dame Trott, the Ugly Sisters - panto isn't panto without the presence of a Dame. Janice Forsyth celebrates the enduring comedy appeal of these formidable matrons. Show more

Comedian Ricky Grover talks about his comedy character Bulla and starring in his own feature film, Big Fat Gypsy Gangster. Show more

Janice Forsyth is joined by guests from the year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival - Carla Rhodes, Michael Smiley and John Robertson. Show more

Jim Davidson explains how a career in stand up led to writing a play about stand ups, and we find out if sparks fly at Electric Tales where comedians meet storytellers head on. Show more

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

What's funny at this year's Edinburgh Festival? Janice Forsyth chats to international star of stage and screen Alan Cumming, novelist Christopher Brookmyre and others. Show more

Chris Kane looks at some of the key trends in 1980s humour, including the arrival of alternative comedy and the boom in satire. Show more

Janice Forsyth talks to comedian Jason Byrne, plus she finds out if holiday camp humour is as uncool as it used to be. Show more

Clare English hears how one Glasgow-based charity has been by running comedy courses to improve people's mental and physical health. Show more

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

Janice Forsyth speaks to hugely talented writer, director and performer Eric Sykes about his incredible career. Show more

Janice Forsyth interviews Scottish actor Alan Cumming plus panto heavyweights Tony Roper, Jimmy Chisholm and Juliet Cadzow to discuss why the Scottish people love pantomime. Show more