Museum Of Comedy Podcast

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Comedy historian Robert Ross interviews comedy stars about their work as well as their personal favourites and influences.

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Episodes

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jess Conrad

Currently appearing in ITV's Last Laugh In Vegas, Jess Conrad talks to Robert Ross about his career as an actor and singer, and regales with a series of riotous anecdotes.

Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 21 min

Series 2, Episode 3 - Peter Egan

Ever Decreasing Circles star Peter Egan discusses the acting and directing work he's done across his long and varied TV and stage career.

Mar 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie talks to Robert Ross about his career, including his years with The Goodies and his work presenting wildlife programmes.

Jan 14, 2018•1 hr 10 min

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mark Gatiss

Robert Ross talks to Mark Gatiss about his career. In this entertaining chat, they discuss The League Of Gentlemen, Doctor Who, his love of horror films, and some of his other TV, radio and film work.

Dec 10, 2017•1 hr 12 min

Series 1, Episode 8 - Danny Baker

The always entertaining Danny Baker talks about a variety of topics related to his career, from his early days on radio to the success of Cradle To Grave.

Jun 26, 2016•1 hr 22 min

Series 1, Episode 7 - Vera Day

Vera Day talks about her career in film, television and stage. She chats about her work on the Hammer film series, how itching powder complicated one role, what it was like to work with a 'difficult' Marilyn Monroe, and much more.

Jun 12, 2016•39 min

Series 1, Episode 6 - Barry Cryer

Robert Ross and his audience are entertained by the 'butterfly mind' of living comedy legend Barry Cryer. The I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue star recalls stories from his enviable, long, and wildly varied career, writing and performing both with and for stars like Dick Emery, The Two Ronnies, Les Dawson, The Pythons, Kenny Everett and Morecambe & Wise. This episode is definitely not to be missed!

May 29, 2016•51 min

Series 1, Episode 5 - Trevor and Simon

Legends of Saturday morning kids' TV, Trevor & Simon, join Robert Ross in this edition of Live From Leicester Square. The duo talk about their new online comedy project Strangeness In Space; struggling for money when starting out in comedy; their early live shows; and of course finding fame on Saturday TV. Just remember: they don't do duvets!

May 15, 2016•1 hr 24 min

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sally Geeson

Actor Sally Geeson talks to Robert Ross about her career, primarily in comedy, and working with film, radio and TV star Sid James. With a number of Carry On film credits to her name, she is best known for her relationship with Sid, playing daughter Sally Abbott in his hit ITV sitcom Bless This House.

May 01, 2016•53 min

Series 1, Episode 3 - Christopher Beeny

Actor Christopher Beeny talks to Robert Ross about his life and career. From Last Of The Summer Wine to The Rag Trade, and starring alongside Dame Thora Hird in In Loving Memory to much-loved drama Upstairs, Downstairs, and the UK's first TV soap, The Grove Family, they discuss an acting legacy covering seven decades.

Apr 17, 2016•1 hr 8 min

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bernard Cribbins

Robert Ross in Conversation with Bernard Cribbins: In this episode, Robert chats to Bernard Cribbins OBE, the actor, comic and best-selling singer perhaps best known as the voice of The Wombles, Right Said Fred, and popular recurring stint in the revived series of Doctor Who.

Apr 03, 2016•1 hr 7 min

Series 1, Episode 1 - Michael Palin & Terry Jones

Robert Ross in Conversation with Michael Palin & Terry Jones: The first episode to be released from this new series of podcasts documenting a year of comedy conversations hosted by comedy historian Robert Ross. Michael Palin and Terry Jones discuss everything from their fifty-year comedy partnership, from Oxford University to the Monty Python farewell shows.

Feb 14, 2016•1 hr 10 min

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