Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

15/04/2011

Sensational, inspirational, celebrational... the Muppets are taking over Edinburgh's Filmhouse! Muppet movie-maker Martin G Baker shares his insight into their history and legacy.

Sensational, inspirational, celebrational... the Muppets are taking over Edinburgh's Filmhouse for the Easter holidays! From their feature films to footage of much rarer content, Muppet movie producer Martin G. Baker shares his unique insight into the history and legacy of Jim Henson's much loved creations.

We've all just had to fill out a household census - now comedians nationwide have been scrutinised in the first ever British "Census of Humour". Renowned comedy critic, Bruce Dessau, was charged with conducting over one hundred interviews with the UK's favourite funny people from Bill Bailey to Tim Vine to Jo Brand. Heckles, joke theft, stage fright. he shares what the statistics reveal about comedians in the country today.

Crucified! How do comedians cope with dying on stage? Des McLean shares every comedians worst nightmare - the sound of tumbleweed blowing as they perform to a wall of silence...

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Apr 2011 00:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 15 Apr 2011 13:15
  • Sat 16 Apr 2011 00:00