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Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 4: David Nobbs

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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

Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 5: Peter Baynham

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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

Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 2: Neil Innes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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

Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 3: Jonathan Lynn

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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

Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 1: Rob Grant

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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

Laughed Off the Page

Series 3

Episode 6: Arabella Weir

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

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