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John Shuttleworth
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John Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yo… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known, on occasion, to get "a little bit blue"). and pe… read more
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Tony Hancock
2,396 listeners
Anthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy… read moreAnthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. He was both loved and admired by his public, and when he appeared on stag… read moreAnthony John Hancock, best known as Tony Hancock (12th May 1924 – 25th June 1968) was a major figure in British television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. He was both loved and admired by his public, and when he appeared on stage in the late fifties/early sixties, playing in 2,000+ seate… read more
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Mitchell & Webb
7,385 listeners
Mitchell and Webb are David Mitchell and Robert Webb, a British comedy double act. They are best known for starring in the unusual Channel … read moreMitchell and Webb are David Mitchell and Robert Webb, a British comedy double act. They are best known for starring in the unusual Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. They also have their own Radio 4 sketch show, That Mitchell and Webb Sound. Mi… read moreMitchell and Webb are David Mitchell and Robert Webb, a British comedy double act. They are best known for starring in the unusual Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. They also have their own Radio 4 sketch show, That Mitchell and Webb Sound. Mitchell and Webb have written for Armstrong and Miller, and B… read more
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Stewart Lee
6,863 listeners
Stewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed a… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer, The Opera. Lee s… read more
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Peter Cook
5,497 listeners
Peter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 19… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the le… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has… read more
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Chris Morris
17,206 listeners
1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind t… read more1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind television's Jam, The Day Today and the controversial Brass Eye. He is well-known for his elab… read more1) Cult satirical figure with a sharp tongue and a tendencies towards ambience and the surreal. Morris is the writer and presenter behind television's Jam, The Day Today and the controversial Brass Eye. He is well-known for his elaborate spoofs, pranks and parodies of public figures, such as… read more
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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore
6,015 listeners
In the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was t… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revu… read moreIn the 60s and 70s, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and Peter Cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. He wrote a couple of well received revues for the West End, Pieces of Eight, and then One over the … read more
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Alan Partridge
7,238 listeners
Alan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube seri… read moreAlan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube series – as well as several TV and radio specials, plus appearances on BBC's Comic Relief – have … read moreAlan Gordon Partridge is a fictional character portrayed by English comedian Steve Coogan. Two radio, three television and one Youtube series – as well as several TV and radio specials, plus appearances on BBC's Comic Relief – have tracked this spoof television and radio presenter through hi… read more
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Frank Sidebottom
12,278 listeners
Frank Sidebottom was the stage name and persona of the English comedian and musician Chris Sievey (1956–2010). The character was instantly … read moreFrank Sidebottom was the stage name and persona of the English comedian and musician Chris Sievey (1956–2010). The character was instantly recognisable by his spherical head, styled like an early Max Fleischer cartoon. This was initially… read moreFrank Sidebottom was the stage name and persona of the English comedian and musician Chris Sievey (1956–2010). The character was instantly recognisable by his spherical head, styled like an early Max Fleischer cartoon. This was initially made from papier-mâché, but later rebuilt out of fibreglass… read more
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Armando Iannucci
1,905 listeners
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