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Stephen Sackur speaks to Armando Ianucci, hugely successful writer and director of comedy on TV and film. Is there ever a bad time and place to be funny? Show more
Political comedy. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, unknown quantity Nicola Murray is promoted to the Cabinet. Show more
Political comedy. Nicola has only been in the cabinet for a week, but already the press question her survival chances. Then someone wipes the immigration records of 170,672 people. Show more
Satirical political comedy. Nicola Murray is stuck in an Eastbourne hotel bedroom with a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle while she tries to finish her party conference speech. Show more
Satirical political sitcom. After trading bitter blows in the press, DoSAC minister Nicola Murray MP and her shadow Peter Mannion MP are invited onto BBC Radio 5Live for a debate. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Andrew Neil is joined by satirist Armando Iannucci for the latest coverage of the general election campaign, including the launch of the Conservative manifesto.
A review of the week's arts events. Darcey Bussell celebrates the legacy of Kenneth MacMillan, Stig Abell talks to Philip Pullman and Ghostpoet performs live. Show more
Documentary looking back at Alan Partridge's journey from broadcaster caricature to the award-winning study of complexity and pathos that he has become. Show more
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Armando Iannucci explores the history of British comics. He looks at characters and strips which emerged in the 1970s to appeal to an adult readership. Show more
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales
Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics. He looks at adventure comics of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, from the Eagle to Jackie. Show more
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Mark Lawson in conversation with satirist Armando Ianucci.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Armando Iannucci
Stand-up comedy show. Stewart Lee sets out to explore some ideas about charity, but instead gets sidetracked and ends up talking mostly about crisps. Show more
Stand-up comedy show. Stewart Lee looks at why more and more people are thinking about moving out of London for a taste of life in the countryside. Show more
Standup comedy show. Stewart Lee looks at charity. This was also the topic of the first show, but he talked about crisps instead, so they've made him do it again. Show more
This week stand-up comedian Stewart Lee talks about stand-up comedy whilst sitting down.
Stand-up comedy show. Stewart looks at the notion of identity, how different nations define themselves and debunks the myth of one of Britain's greatest national heroes.
Stand-up comedy show. In this final show in the series, Stewart Lee gives a uniquely personal insight into the workings of government.
The satirical news quiz, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jennifer Saunders and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Peter Bone MP.
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First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
Darcey Bussell celebrates her mentor choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, Stig Abell talks to author Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci is on the sofa and Ghostpoet performs live. Show more
