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Documentary following Nina Conti as she takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to Vent Haven, the resting place for puppets of dead ventriloquists. Show more
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Ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti performs a show in Sydney, accompanied by characters like Monkey and Gran.
British Comedy Award winner Nina Conti presents highlights of this year's Edinburgh festival. Nina meets fellow comics who are using narrative to push the boundaries of comedy. Show more
Over two years, ventriloquist Nina Conti donned a red nose and swapped comedy clubs for a harder stage - a children's hospital. Did she raise a laugh or cry the tears of a clown? Show more
Rob Brydon returns with his unique show. He meets Little Britain star Matt Lucas and shows off his singing voice with The Script. Plus, stand-up from ventriloquist Nina Conti. Show more
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Nina Conti: Masks and Art
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific
As part of the BBC World News Identity season, Nina Conti explores how masks allow us to step out of our psychological skins and be someone else. Show more
Nina Conti presents the highlights of this year's Edinburgh Festival, as she brings her award-winning blend of improvisation and ventriloquism back to Fringe.
Christmas With...
Episode 4: Clare Barker
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Social worker Clare hates Christmas. But will a chance encounter bring some festive magic? Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more
Social worker Clare Barker has mysteriously abandoned her honeymoon, and returned to work. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. Show more
Convinced a team member is blogging as 'The Secret Social Worker', Clare tries to unmask them. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. Show more
Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more
Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular client meeting takes an unusual turn. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more
More stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Nina Conti and her monkey are the hosts, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin. Show more
The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem in the office. Stars Sally Phillips. From July 2015. Show more
Clare leads a seaside day trip for elderly estate residents, but it rapidly gets out of hand. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2016. Show more
Clare is lost on the Sparrowhawk estate, trying to remember who she is. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016. Show more
Social worker Clare’s finally managed to find some time for romance in between saving society. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more
A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for social worker Clare and her family. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Show more
Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly so Clare decides to intervene. Simon has some bad news. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Show more
The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do, and take the opportunity to reminisce. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From 2015. Show more