Episodes
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| 01 | Icons: Katy Wix | 20240404 | Welcomes don't get much warmer than this. Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a deep dive with the incomparable Katy Wix, star of Ted Lasso, Taskmaster, and Not Going Out. Katy's made us laugh as countless beloved TV characters, like Carole in Stath Lets Flats and Mary in Ghosts, and here she takes Kiri through her life in comedy, from growing up in south Wales with hilarious parents, to embracing her serious side to write her memoir, Delicacy, which she's now turning into a sitcom. Oh, and you'll never think of LinkedIn the same way again. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Welsh comedian, author and actor Katy Wix sits down for an in-depth chat about her career. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| 02 | Britain's Got Talent | 20240411 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable with a group of comedians who've all taken part in the entertainment juggernaut that is BGT. Daliso Chaponda, Lee Ridley, Abi Carter-Simpson and Janice Connolly (aka Barbara Nice) chat about their time on the show, subverting expectations on stage, and how it felt becoming a household name overnight. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Comedians talk auditions, backlash, and life-changing moments. | |
| 03 | Making The News Funny | 20240418 | Loads of the biggest movers and shakers in comedy started off writing topical - and lots of them did the same job. Kiri Pritchard-McLean interviews BBC audio comedy contract writers past and present about the skill of turning news stories into jokes. Gareth Gwynn, Robin Morgan, Tasha Dhanraj, Christina Riggs and Pete Tellouche share their tips and tricks in this masterclass on writing for topical. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Meet the funny folk writing loads of the comedy you love most. | |
| 04 | Secret Weapons Of Comedy | 20240425 | Can you be funny about this week's news in under two minutes? Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares pearls of wisdom for anyone interested in getting into comedy writing, specifically topical writing, with the help of former BBC audio comedy contract writers Gareth Gwynn, Tasha Dhanraj and Robin Morgan. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander More advice for aspiring comedy writers. | |
| 05 | Spotlight On: Priya Hall | 20240502 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a deep dive chat with one of the current crop of the Welsh comedy scene, the hilarious, thoughtful and super-talented comedian Priya Hall. Priya's a stand-up, writer, presenter, podcaster and actor, and she tells Kiri how she got bit by the comedy bug, and how she made her sitcom Beena and Amrit. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander I was immediately hooked on doing gigs. The superb Welsh comedian talks about her prodigious career so far. | |
| 06 | Stand-up In A Second Language | 20240509 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a roundtable with a group of comedians who all perform stand-up comedy in their second language. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Kiri's joined by Esyllt Sears, Anu Vaidyanathan, Jin Hao Li and Ignacio Lopez. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Recorded at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. | |
| 07 | Machynlleth Stand-up Showcase | 20240516 | Stephen Bailey, Celya AB, Cerys Bradley, Huge Davies and Mark Watson at Mach Comedy Fest. | |
| 08 | Edinburgh Festival Fringe | 20240718 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean chats to three Welsh-grown comedians who are all preparing to head up to the Fringe this summer. Mel Owen tells Kiri about her first solo show Chunky Monkey - June Tuesday gears up for a late-night split-bill show - and Jordan Brookes, who cut his teeth on the Cardiff circuit and went on to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, prepares for a full run of his new show Fontanelle. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander The biggest arts festival in the world. Three Welsh-grown comedians prepare for their summer at the biggest arts festival in the world. | |
| 09 | Comedians Writing Books | 20240725 | Sara Pascoe, Cariad Lloyd, Lou Sanders and Sofie Hagen tell Kiri how they became authors. | |
| 10 | Musical Comedy | 20240829 | 20240815 (RW) | Rosie and Nicola Dempsey - aka Flo and Joan - chat to Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| 11 | Comedy Double Acts | 20240829 | 20240801 (RW) | Shelf, Egg, Crizards and Lloyd & Williams join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| 12 | Icons: Owen Money | 20240829 | 20240822 (RW) 20250102 (RW) |  Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to national treasure Owen Money, an icon of stand-up comedy, talented musician, elegant satirist, devoted public service broadcaster, and proud Merthyr boy. Owen tells Kiri about his decade-spanning career, from coming up through the clubs, to being on the radio seven days a week during the coronavirus pandemic. National treasure Owen Money joins Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| 13 | From Sketch To Screen | 20240829 | 20240808 (RW) | We were head over heels in love with comedy Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| 14 | Edinburgh Fringe: The Reckoning | 20240829 | Kiri revisits the Welsh gang up in Edinburgh. Will Mel Owen have survived her first full run? Will Jordan Brookes still be King of the Fringe? Will June Tuesday regret doing a show that starts at half past midnight? Kiri returns to the biggest arts festival in the world to find out. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Mel Owen, June Tuesday and Jordan Brookes reflect on their time in Edinburgh. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Mel Owen, June Tuesday and Jordan Brookes reflect on their month at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. | |
| 15 | Comedy And Climate Change | 20241003 | 20241003 (RW) | Lara Ricote & Stuart Goldsmith on finding the silly in the serious Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |
| 16 | Spotlight On: Robin Morgan | 20241010 | 20241010 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a chat with one of the rising stars of Welsh comedy, Robin Morgan. Robin shares his journey through the comedy world, from writing and appearing on hit series 'Mock the Week' and hosting his own panel show, the award-winning 'What Just Happened', to juggling his career with family life and coaching his son's football team on the weekends. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Exploring the career of Welsh comedian and writer Robin Morgan Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. A deep dive into the career of award-winning Welsh stand-up comedian, writer and presenter Robin Morgan |
| 17 | Comedy Competitions: Is Winning Everything? | 20241017 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean delves into the contentious world of comedy competitions with three past winners. Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania candidly discuss the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of their experiences. They share how winning these competitions has shaped their careers and offer a nuanced perspective on the double-edged sword of such accolades. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania on the highs and lows of competition culture. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Delve into the contentious world of comedy competitions with three past winners Anna Thomas, Sofie Hagen and Joshua Bethania. | |
| 18 | Icons: Peter Baynham | 20241024 | 20241024 (RW) 20241226 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean sits down for a candid conversation with the award-winning screenwriter, performer, and legendary comedy icon, Peter Baynham. Peter discusses his surprising career path, first leaving his hometown of Cardiff to join the merchant navy, later landing in London and getting noticed by Armando Iannucci, and eventually writing for the likes of Steve Coogan and Sacha Baron Cohen. The man's been nominated for three Oscars - a true legend of Welsh comedy. Music by Ify Iwobi Produced by Little Wander Oscar-nominated writer and Cardiff boy-done-good Peter Baynham joins Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Oscar-nominated writer and Cardiff boy-done-good Peter Baynham joins Kiri for an in-depth chat about his life in comedy and writing for Steve Coogan, Sacha Baron Cohen and more. |
| 19 | Aberystwyth Comedy Showcase | 20241031 | Chris Cantrill, Tarot, Sharon Wanjohi and Rob Auton at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| 20 | Bonus Bits | 20250109 | 20250116 (RW) | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. First gigs, comedy curses, and what do you tell taxi drivers you do? |
| 21 | Even More Bonus Bits | 20250123 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Eventful gigs, favourite clubs and least favourite comedy comments. | |
| 22 | Getting Into Character | 20250130 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. Emma Sidi and Colin Hoult talk character comedy. | |
| 23 | Neurodiversity In Comedy | 20250206 | Ria Lina, Pierre Novellie and Abigoliah Schamaun join Kiri. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | |
| 24 | 20250213 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. | ||
| 25 | 20250220 | Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces fresh, new comedy and firm favourites of the Welsh scene. |