Chain Reaction

This is the series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

The very first episode of the popular long-running series.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

The feisty comedienne interviews the deadpan funny man in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005.

The veteran comic and sharp comedian meet in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005.

One tough-talking comedian chats to another in the tag talk show. From January 2005.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005.

Alexei Sayle interviews Lenny Henry in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005.

One feisty stand-up comedian grills another in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005.

One feisty funny man grills another in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.

The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag-team talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

John is the man responsible for programmes such as Not the Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and QI.

Clive asks John about co-writing and falling out with Douglas Adams and the key to creating great comedy.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.

The comedian and the presenter get chatting in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

John asks Phill about his career, difficult school days and Phill's name!

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.

The producer and comedian get chatting in the tag talk show.

This is the tag talk show series where the guest turns interviewer in the next show.

Phill asks John about his early days and career - including his techniques for comedy.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2007.

The comedian and comic poet get chatting in the tag talk show.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show with a twist where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next show.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 programme of the same name, Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008.

The Doctor Who stalwarts meet in the tag talk show.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show with a twist where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next show.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 programme of the same name, Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show with a twist where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next show.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 programme of the same name, Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008.

The famous TV pensioner passes the baton to the Fast Show gal in the relay chat show.

Arabella Weir talks to Paul Whitehouse about The Fast Show, Down the Line and his career.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show with a twist where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next show.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 programme of the same name, Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008.

The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show, where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next episode.

Dave Gorman is best known for shows like Are You Dave Gorman?, Googlewhack Adventure and Genius.

Robert asks Dave about cycling across Britain, online stalkers and life-threatening trips to Mexico.

Producer: Sam Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.

The Red Dwarf actor meets the Genius comic in the tag-team talk show.

‘Red Dwarf' actor Robert Llewellyn chats to ‘Genius' comedian Dave Gorman.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show, where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next episode.

Dave asks Frank about his return to stand-up, censorship in comedy and the merits of outdoor toilets.

Producer: Sam Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.

The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show, where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next episode.

Frank asks Eddie about performing up lamp-posts, the secret to improvising and (literally) breaking into Hollywood.

Producer: Sam Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.

Two comedy giants talk lamp-posts and Hollywood in the tag-team talk show.

~Chain Reaction is the tag talk show, where the guest becomes the interviewer in the next episode.

Eddie Izzard asks him about his breakdown, working for Tony Blair and his beginnings as a soft porn writer.

Producer: Sam Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.

The stand-up comic interviews the political spin doctor in the tag-team talk show.

Ronni Ancona asks Lee Mack about being a Red Rum stable boy, his worst ever gig and his amazing juggling talents.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 series , Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Lianne Coop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2010.

The actress-impressionist grills the top comic in the tag-team talk show.

Comedian Lee Mack, writer and star of BBC1's Not Going Out, grabs the microphone to interview his own comedy hero from The Young Ones and Bottom - actor Ade Edmonson.

Based on the original 1991 BBC Radio 5 series, Chain Reaction is a simple idea of big name stars from the world of entertainment interviewing others whose work they appreciate and admire.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Lianne Coop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2010.

The comedian and the comic actor meet in the tag-team talk show.

Writer and star of 'The Young Ones' and 'Bottom', alternative comedy legend Ade Edmondson grabs the microphone to interview the UK's favourite sharp tongued American, Ruby Wax.

Ade asks Ruby about the impact her strict parents had on her comedy, her start in entertainment as an RDC wench, her break into TV and those famous celebrity interviews, and how her journey has led her from being a celebrated TV entertainer and comedienne to a qualified expert on Psychotherapy and Neuroscience.

Producer: Lianne Coop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2010.

The British comic actor and American comedian meet in the tag-team talk show.

The UK's favourite sharp tongued American, Ruby Wax takes the microphone to interview voice of The Simpsons, face of Derek Smalls and political satirist Harry Shearer.

Ruby asks Harry to delve into some of his Simpsons characters, where he found the inspiration for Derek Smalls in Spinal Tap and who his favourite political target has been over the years.

Producer: Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

The comedian meets the political satirist and voice of The Simpsons.

Harry asks Stephen what its like to be part of a creative double act with Ricky Gervais, broadcasting radio from the bushes and sharing a hot tub with playboy bunnies.

Produced by Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010.

The Simpsons' voice artiste interviews the Office co-creator.

Stephen asks Jarvis about the perils of being a glasses wearer, his protests against pop and what really happened with that famous Michael Jackson incident.

Producer: Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010.

The comedian and The Office co-creator meets the former Pulp frontman.

Rhys Thomas ( Gary Bellamy, host of Down The Line) interviews actor Simon Day.

They have worked together since The Fast Show, when Simon was an established member of the team, and Rhys was a supporting cast member; Simon also appeared in the sitcom Swiss Toni, which Rhys co-wrote, and provides voices for Down The Line.

Simon comes from a live background, as opposed to Rhys's first break working as a runner on Shooting Stars; he also waited until this year to have his own show, The Simon Day Show, whereas Rhys had written two series of his own sitcom by the age of 21.

All these differences, and all this common ground, makes for an absorbing and hilarious interview.

Producer: Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2011.

The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.

Simon Day turns interviewer - choosing one of his musical heroes: Peter Hook, best known for playing bass in Joy Division and New Order, and for co-owning and running one of the most famous nightclubs in the world - which lost £10 for every punter who walked through the door for over a decade.

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2011.

The Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook grills fellow Salfordian and punk poet laureate John Cooper Clarke.

Producer: Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2011.

The tag talk show: Peter Hook talks to John Cooper Clarke.

Salford's punk poet laureate John Cooper Clarke grills writer an actor, Kevin Eldon.

For Kevin, it would probably be quicker to list the brilliant programmes he's not been in than those he has - which include Brass Eye, 15 Storeys High, Spaced, Look Around You, Black Books, Big Train, World of Pub, Jam, I'm Alan Partridge and Attention Scum!

He also wrote and starred in BBC Radio 4's Poets' Tree.

Producer: Lianne Coop.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2011.

The tag talk show: John Cooper Clarke talks to Kevin Eldon.

Kevin Eldon is a writer and actor whose credits include Brass Eye, 15 Storeys High, Spaced, Look Around You, Black Books, Big Train, World of Pub, Jam, I'm Alan Partridge, Attention Scum! and Poets' Tree. He's also the singer in Beergut 100.

Mark Steel has presented a range of his own programmes on BBC Radio 4, from The Mark Steel Solution, The Mark Steel Revolution, The Mark Steel Lectures to Writers Guild Award-winning Mark Steel's In Town. He also occasionally appears in programmes without his name in the title, such as The News Quiz.

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2011.

The comic actor and the stand-up comedian meet in the tag-team talk show.

Mark Steel has presented a range of his own programmes on BBC Radio 4, from The Mark Steel Solution, The Mark Steel Revolution, The Mark Steel Lectures to Writers Guild Award-winning Mark Steel's In Town. He also occasionally appears in programmes without his name in the title, such as The News Quiz

Barry Davies is a commentator perhaps best-known for his football coverage, covering 10 World Cups, seven European Championships, and two FA Cup finals. He's also commentated on the Olympics, the Commonwealth games and Wimbledon, as well as the World Stare-Out Championships in 1998.

Obsessive sports fan Mark asks Barry about being present at some of the most important sporting moments of the last 40 years, about remaining impartial and about the changing face of sports and sports broadcasting.

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.

The comedian and obsessive sports fan meets the commentator in the tag-team talk show.

The Chain starts with star of The Thick Of It, Grandma's House, The Day Today and most other comedies of note over the past twenty years, Rebecca Front, speaking to the man who knows her best, her writing partner and big brother Jeremy Front.

They cover childhood teasing and being a woman in comedy, reveal how a cough scuppered Rebecca's chances of working with Mike Leigh and end with Jeremy attempting to maker her re-live an amusing childhood trauma.

'I've heard all the anecdotes so I'll probably just read a book.'

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2012.

The comedy actress interviews her writing partner and big brother.

They both dread nude scenes 'I look like a child has done a collage with twiglets' says Chris.

This is the long running tag talk show series, where the guest turns interviewer the following week.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

The comedy actress and her Thick of It co-star meet in the tag-team talk show.

Chris Addison gets the rare chance to talk to the amazing Derren Brown about magic, comedy, art, faith and Hitler.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

The comedian and illusionist meet and discuss magic, comedy, art, faith and Hitler.

Derren Brown quizzes Tim Minchin about beliefs, magic, music and Minchin.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

Derren Brown gets inside the mind of musical wizard and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin.

Tim Minchin is not well but still has a great time putting the world to rights in his attempt to interview journalist and author, Caitlin Moran, despite having no questions and no voice.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

Comedian and musician Tim Minchin interviews journalist and author Caitlin Moran.

Caitlin Moran chats to her comedy hero, Jennifer Saunders.

They talk shoes, Bananarama and women in comedy.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2012.

Journalist and author Caitlin Moran interviews her comedy hero Jennifer Saunders.

Writer and broadcaster Terry Christian chats to his favourite comedian, Kevin Bridges.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.

TV presenter Terry Christian talks to stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges.

Kevin Bridges chats to his comedy mentor, Frankie Boyle.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer.

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.

Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges talks to his comedy mentor Frankie Boyle.

Frankie Boyle chats to fellow Scot, Grant Morrison MBE about Batman, where ideas come from and the future of humanity.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

Comedian Frankie Boyle talks to comic book writer Grant Morrison.

Grant Morrison MBE chats to his musical comedy hero, Neil Innes

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

Comic book legend Grant Morrison talks to musical comedy genius Neil Innes.

Neil Innes chats to Graham Linehan.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

Songwriter Neil Innes talks to comedy writer and director Graham Linehan.

Graham Linehan chats to Adam Buxton.

Recorded with an audience, the interviews focus on the life, career and the passions of the interviewee, but often prove to be as revealing about the interviewer

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

Comedy writer and director Graham Linehan talks to comedian and actor Adam Buxton.

Reece Shearsmith - co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9,

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where the interviewee becomes this next interviewer.

Comedian and actor Adam Buxton talks to The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith.

Adam Buxton - comedian, actor, technophile and one half of 'Adam and Joe', talks to Reece Shearsmith - co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9.

Comedian Adam Buxton chats to The League of Gentleman's Reece Shearsmith in the talk tag show. From February 2015.

Reece Shearsmith - co-creator and star of The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No 9.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where the interviewee turns interviewer in the next programme.

One half of comedy double-act Vic & Bob, creators of Shooting Stars and House of Fools, Bob Mortimer.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show series where the previous interviewee becomes the next interviewer.

The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith talks to Bob Mortimer, of Vic and Bob fame.

The League of Gentleman's Reece Shearsmith chats to Vic and Bob star Bob Mortimer in the talk tag show. From February 2015.

The other half of comedy double-act Vic & Bob, Vic Reeves.

Vic & Bob are best know as the creators and stars of The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, Shooting Stars and House of Fools.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where last week's interviewee becomes this week's interviewer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act partner Vic Reeves.

Bob Mortimer talks to his comedy double act other-half Vic Reeves in the talk tag show. From March 2015.

One half of comedy double-act Vic & Bob, Vic Reeves talks to Oscar and BAFTA award-winning actress Olivia Colman.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where last week's interviewee becomes this week's interviewer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

Vic Reeves of comedy duo Vic and Bob chats to Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman in the talk tag show. From March 2015.

Creator, writer and star of BBC's BAFTA nominated sitcom Pulling, and winner of the British Comedy Award for best actress, Sharon Horgan.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where last week's interviewee becomes this week's interviewer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman chats to comedy actress Sharon Horgan in the talk tag show. From March 2015.

BAFTA nominated and Tony Award-winning writer Dennis Kelly- creator of shows as varied as 'Pulling,' 'Utopia,' and 'Matilda the Musical.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where last week's interviewee becomes this week's interviewer.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly.

Creator, writer and star of BBC's BAFTA nominated sitcom Pulling, and winner of the British Comedy award for best actress, Sharon Horgan talks to BAFTA nominated and Tony Award-winning writer Dennis Kelly- creator of shows as varied as 'Pulling,' 'Utopia,' and 'Matilda the Musical.

Writer and actress Sharon Horgan chats to award-winning writer Dennis Kelly in the talk tag show. From March 2015.

Ed tackles Al on a vast array of topics from Thackeray's attitude to the Irish to the thorny issue of offence in comedy via how best to talk to McFly.

Ed Byrne is an Irish comedian and actor. His celebrated observational routines made him a leading light of the UK stand-up circuit in the mid-90s and he went on to tour internationally, playing festivals and theatres across the world.

After an early stand-up foray as a character called 'The Murderer', Al Murray created his famous Pub Landlord character in the mid-90s as part of a touring show with Harry Hill. The Pub Landlord went on to tour venues and festivals worldwide before making his own TV chat shows and sitcom. Al also presents history documentaries and stood against Nigel Farage in the 2015 UK General Election.

~Chain Reaction is the long running host-less chat show where this week's interviewee becomes next week's interviewer.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2016.

Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where this week's interviewee becomes next week's interviewer.

After an early foray into stand-up as a character called 'The Murderer', Al Murray created his famous Pub Landlord character in the mid 90s as part of a touring show with Harry Hill. The Pub Landlord went on to tour venues and festivals worldwide before making his own chat show and sitcom for Sky. Outside of the Pub Landlord, Al presents history documentaries - and in 2015 stood as a candidate for parliament against Nigel Farage in the UK General Election.

Al's guest Ian Hislop is much more used to the cut and thrust of British politics both as a long-standing team captain on BBC TV's 'Have I Got News for You' and as the editor of satirical magazine Private Eye. As a dedicated fan and student of history, he has made several acclaimed documentaries on wide-ranging subjects including conscientious objectors and The Beeching Report.

Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2016.

Al Murray, the Pub Landlord creator, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where this week's interviewee becomes next week's interviewer.

Ian Hislop is a long-standing team captain on 'Have I Got News for You' and the editor of the satirical magazine Private Eye. As a dedicated fan and student of history, he has made several acclaimed documentaries on wide-ranging subjects including conscientious objectors and The Beeching Report.

Victoria Coren-Mitchell is a columnist for The Observer and GQ amongst other publications and has presented myriad documentaries on subjects as varied as The Bohemians and Mary Poppins. As well as a prolific writing career, she keeps order on the popular and fiendishly difficult television quiz, 'Only Connect'. She is also well-known as one of the world's top professional poker players and has achieved huge success at the card table.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2016.

Comedian and satirist Ian Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell.

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where this week's interviewee becomes next week's interviewer.

Victoria Coren-Mitchell is a columnist for The Observer and GQ amongst other publications and has presented myriad documentaries on subjects as varied as The Bohemians and Mary Poppins. As well as a prolific writing career, she keeps order on the popular and fiendishly difficult television quiz, 'Only Connect'. She is also well-known as one of the world's top professional poker players and has achieved huge success at the card table.

Sandi Toksvig is a prolific writer and broadcaster who chaired the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4 for nine years and over 220 episodes. In 2015 she was a founder member of the Women's Equality Party and was named new host of the long-running BBC TV series, QI.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2016.

The last episode's interviewee Victoria Coren-Mitchell puts the questions to Sandi Toksvig

~Chain Reaction is the long running hostless chat show where this week's interviewee becomes the next interviewer.

Sandi Toksvig is a prolific writer and broadcaster who chaired the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4 for nine years and over 220 episodes. She was a founder member of the Women's Equality Party and took over as host of BBC TV's long-running QI.

Roy Hudd clocked up more than 50 years in showbusiness, starting out as a Butlins redcoat in the 1950s sparking a stellar career through numerous successes on stage, radio and screen. Radio listeners know him best as the host of the much-loved News Huddlines on BBC Radio 2 for 26 years. More recently, Roy gained plaudits for his moving portrayal of Bud Flanagan in the BBC drama 'We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story'.

Roy tells Sandi about his showbiz beginnings, reveals how Arthur Askey gave him a leg up in the early days and shares his favourite pantomime story courtesy of Tom O'Connor.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2016.

Writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig talks to actor and comedian Roy Hudd.

Roy Hudd has clocked up more than 50 years in showbusiness, starting out as a Butlins redcoat in the 1950s and then developing a stellar career through numerous successes on stage, radio and screen. BBC Radio listeners know him best as the host of the much loved News Huddlines on Radio 2 for 26 years. More recently, Roy gained plaudits for his moving portrayal of Bud Flanagan in the BBC drama 'We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story'.

Alison Steadman is an actress who has been popular with the British public and worldwide since making her name in the critically acclaimed works of Mike Leigh in the 1970s. She went on to deliver much-loved and memorable performances across both drama and comedy in Pride and Prejudice and Gavin and Stacey amongst many others.

In this programme Roy talks to Alison about her early days growing up in Liverpool, her trip to the palace to get the OBE and her critically acclaimed work with Mike Leigh.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Radio Comedy Production.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.

Comedy icon Roy Hudd talks to star of radio, stage and screen, Alison Steadman.

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Since the early days of The Girlie Show on Channel 4, Sara Cox has gone on to become one of the UK's best loved presenters. She is perhaps most well-known as a ratings hit in the early morning breakfast chair on BBC Radio 1 and her regular TV and radio appearances since then have included hosting BBC 2's Great Pottery Throw Down, appearing on myriad panel shows and pressing the nation's collective nostalgia button every Friday night on her very own Radio 2 Sounds of the Eighties show.

Sara's interview pick is Joe Lycett because 'he makes me happy' and because someone needed to finally chart his much discussed journey 'from Birmingham to 10th hottest man in the world'. Joe is a stand-up comedian who some know as 'the parking fine man' from 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown while others celebrate him for any number of acclaimed live tours and festival shows that have delighted the British comedy viewing public in recent years. This programme not only confirms that Joe is a man who can famously write a show title - 'That's the Way A Ha A Ha, Joe Lycett' and 'If Joe Lycett Then You Should Have Put a Ring On It' to name just two - but also hints at a addictive fondness for baths.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in February 2017. .

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Joe Lycett is a stand-up comedian who some know as 'the parking fine man' from 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown while others celebrate him for any number of acclaimed live tours and festival shows that have delighted the British comedy viewing public in recent years.

Joe's chosen guest is Katherine Ryan, the Canadian stand-up star and presenter who is perhaps best known for her live stand-up work - 'Glam Role Model' and 'Kathbum' - as well as appearances on BBC2's Episodes and Taskmaster on Dave. Katherine fields questions on subjects as varied as being compared to Joan Rivers and the secret of happiness, all via a mini-detour to address her hatred of bread.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017

Photo credit: Matt Stronge.

Joe Lycett asks some questions of Canadian stand-up star Katherine Ryan.

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Katherine Ryan is a Canadian stand-up star and presenter who is perhaps best known for her live stand-up work - 'Glam Role Model' and 'Kathbum' - as well as appearances on BBC2's Episodes and Taskmaster on Dave. As revealed in her chat with Joe Lycett in the last episode in the Chain, Katherine has a cat called Sara Pascoe and so her choice of interview guest for this week's episode was perhaps never in doubt.

Sara Pascoe (the human) is a comedian, writer and actor known for her acclaimed live shows - Sara Pascoe the Musical and Sara Pascoe vs History to name just two - as well as numerous high profile TV appearances on programmes ranging from Live at the Apollo, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and W1A. Her debut book Animal: The Autobiography of a Female Body was released in 2016. In this programme Katherine and Sara, who both started stand-up in 2007, discuss insects, yoga, hip hop and everything in between.

Producer: Richard Morris

A BBC Studios Production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017

Photo credit: Matt Stronge.

Katherine Ryan invites her chosen guest Sara Pascoe into the hot seat.

Harry is the very first comedian that Sara ever saw live. They discuss Gogglebox, constructive criticism, remaking the Godfather and the merits of sharks.

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Harry Hill is an award winning comedian and world-class swingball player. Born in Woking in 1964, he holds a medical degree from the University of London. His books include Flight from Deathrow and Tim the Tiny Horse. He has been a stand-up since the early 90s and is well known as the star of TV Burp and the voice of You've Been Framed. Harry can currently be seen on Alien Fun Capsule.

Sara Pascoe is a comedian, writer and actor known for her acclaimed live shows - Sara Pascoe the Musical and Sara Pascoe vs History to name just two - as well as numerous high profile TV appearances on programmes ranging from Live at the Apollo, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and W1A. Her debut book Animal: The Autobiography of a Female Body was released in 2016.

Producer: Adnan Ahmed

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Sara Pascoe puts Harry Hill in the hot seat.

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Harry Hill is an award-winning comedian and world-class swingball player. Born in Woking in 1964, he holds a medical degree from the University of London. His books include Flight from Deathrow and Tim the Tiny Horse. He has been a stand-up since the early 90s and is well known as the star of TV Burp and the voice of You've Been Framed. Harry can currently be seen on Alien Fun Capsule.

Harry is joined by Tim Vine (AKA The Punslinger, The Joke-a-motive or The Punaway Train). Tim is best known for his frenetic stage shows, rammed full of rapid one-liners, songs and props. He previously starred in BBC1s Not Going Out, ITV1's The Sketch Show and hosted the seminal Channel 5 quiz show Whittle.

Together they discuss Tim's teenage dreams of being a pop star, giant moths and the roots of Tim's act.

Producer: Adnan Ahmed

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Harry Hill puts Tim Vine in the hot seat.

~Chain Reaction is the talk show with a twist where one week's interviewee becomes the next week's interviewer. John Cleese was first in the hot seat back in 1991 and since then, a procession of big names from the world of comedy and entertainment including Jennifer Saunders, Jarvis Cocker and Eddie Izzard have helped continue the chain.

Tim Vine is best known for his frenetic stage shows, rammed full of rapid one liners, songs and props. He previously starred in BBC1s Not Going Out, ITV1s The Sketch Show and hosted the seminal Channel 5 quiz show Whittle.

Revered as one of Britain's funniest comedians, Ken Dodd has enjoyed a professional career spanning over 60 years during which he has received numerous awards and accolades. Ken Dodd was made Sir Ken in the 2017 New Year's Honours List; and is a comedian of legendary status who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter.

Recorded at the Bluecoat in Liverpool, Tim talks to Ken about his long career, the length of his live shows, and performs a Liverpudlian version of Hamlet...

Producer: Adnan Ahmed

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 in March 2017.

Photo Credit: Brian Roberts.

Tim Vine interviews his chosen guest Sir Ken Dodd.