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The Funny Side of...

Episode 1: TV Talent

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of television's talent shows. Where did they come from? How have they evolved? And why do we so frequently end up laughing at them?

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Andrew Marr speaks to guests including Sir Stirling Moss, Stephen Fry and Clive Anderson, with a performance from US string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest:
Stirling Moss
Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Fry
Interviewed Guest:
Clive Anderson

It's Your Round

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Angus Deayton lets Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Humphrey Ker and Milton Jones devise their own panel show rounds. From 2012. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angus Deayton
Panellist:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Clive Anderson
Panellist:
Humphrey Ker
Panellist:
Milton Jones
Producer:
Sam Michell

The Matt Lucas Awards

The Matt Lucas Awards

Episode 3

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Matt Lucas hosts his own awards ceremony - the Lucases - with the nominations provided by Professor Germaine Greer, presenter Clive Anderson and The X Factor judge Louis Walsh. Show more

The Matt Lucas Awards

The Matt Lucas Awards

Episode 7: Compilation

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Matt Lucas presents all his favourite bits from his very own awards ceremony - the impeccably-titled 'Lucases' - that recognises the achievements other shows overlook.

Contributors

Series Producer:
Ashley Blaker
Presenter:
Matt Lucas
Participant:
Jason Manford
Participant:
Henning Wehn
Participant:
Graeme Garden
Writer:
Matt Lucas
Participant:
Louis Walsh
Participant:
Germaine Greer
Participant:
Clive Anderson
Participant:
Chris Tarrant
Participant:
Esther Rantzen
Participant:
Johnny Vegas
Participant:
Julian Clary
Participant:
Maureen Lipman
Participant:
Alex Horne
Participant:
Richard Madeley
Participant:
Sue Perkins
Participant:
Marc Wootton
Participant:
Ruth Jones
Participant:
David Baddiel
Participant:
Griff Rhys Jones

Funny Business

Episode 1: Gags to Riches

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Documentary revealing how top comedians can make a fortune from a wide range of corporate gigs. Contributors include John Cleese, Rhod Gilbert, Jo Brand and more. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Eddie Mair
Narrator:
Eddie Mair
Participant:
Barry Cryer
Participant:
Barry Cryer
Participant:
Clive Anderson
Participant:
Clive Anderson
Participant:
Arthur Smith
Participant:
Arthur Smith
Participant:
Jo Brand
Participant:
Jo Brand
Participant:
Rhod Gilbert
Participant:
Rhod Gilbert

Room 101

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Clive Anderson, Alex Jones and Jack Whitehall are invited by host Frank Skinner to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to the depths of Room 101.

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Skinner
Participant:
Clive Anderson
Participant:
Alex Jones
Participant:
Jack Whitehall
Producer:
Adam Copeland
Director:
Ian Lorimer

Room 101 - Extra Storage

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Clive Anderson, Alex Jones and Jack Whitehall are invited by host Frank Skinner to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to the depths of Room 101.

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.

The Funny Side of...

Episode 4: Live TV

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of live TV, pointing out all the things that go wrong when the programme-makers have no second chance.

The Funny Side of...

Episode 5: TV Experts

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of television's favourite experts and the pitfalls that attend the role, and offers advice to the would-be experts of the future. Show more

The One Show

02/06/2015

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Clive Anderson joins Matt and Alex to discuss the stage return of Whose Line Is It Anyway. Plus a report on the moths that are eating exhibits in the Natural History Museum. Show more

The Museum of Curiosity

Series 7

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with presenter Clive Anderson, composer Anne Dudley and animator Richard Williams. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Lloyd
Presenter:
Phill Jupitus
Interviewed Guest:
Clive Anderson
Interviewed Guest:
Anne Dudley
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Williams
Producer:
Dan Schreiber

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Holly Walsh challenges Clive Anderson, Sarah Millican and Joe Lycett over the social minefield of modern life. From May 2015. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Holly Walsh
Panellist:
Clive Anderson
Panellist:
Sarah Millican
Panellist:
Joe Lycett
Producer:
Aled Evans

Genres

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 17

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Richard Osman, Clive Anderson and Vicki Pepperdine to hide truths in lies. From October 2016. Show more

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 17

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

David Mitchell invites Tony Hawks, Richard Osman, Clive Anderson and Vicki Pepperdine to hide truths in lies. From October 2016. Show more

Don't Make Me Laugh

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

David Baddiel hosts the second series of the show where comedians must go against their natural instincts. Featuring Richard Osman, Clive Anderson, Nick Helm and Yasmine Akram. Show more