Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | From Badger To Frost | 20120521 | 20150831 (BBC7) 20130809 (R4) | Written and presented by David Nobbs. David Nobbs was the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd and Radio 4's The Maltby Collection. In With Nobbs On he presents a three-part series of entertaining, joke-laden, insider observations on his comedy career to a studio audience - along with guest readings, archive material and unpredictable delights. Episode 1 - From Badgers to Frost A young David realizes there's more to writing a novel than just the title, and TV fame beckons when cabs are sent to collect David's sketches for an iconic, groundbreaking satirical show. David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, talks about his comedy career. |
| 02 | From Howerd's End To Pebble Mill | 20120528 | 20150901 (BBC7) 20130816 (R4) | Episode 2 - From Howerd's end to Pebble Mill Written and presented by David Nobbs ~With Nobbs On sees David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd and R4's The Maltby Collection, presenting a three-part series of entertaining, joke-laden, insider observations on his comedy career to a studio audience along with guest readings, archive material and unpredictable delights. David has trouble explaining why he's impersonating Frankie Howerd in a public place to the police. Meanwhile Pebble Mill reject a short story about a man battling with his identity as a successful middle class, middle management manager, called Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. David Nobbs talks about his comedy career. |
| 03 | The Fall And Reprise Of Reggie Perrin | 20120604 | 20150902 (BBC7) 20130823 (R4) | ~With Nobbs On sees David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd and Radio 4's The Maltby Collection, presenting a three-part series of entertaining, joke-laden, insider observations on his comedy career to a studio audience along with guest readings, archive material and unpredictable delights. David Nobbs describes life after he creates one of the most memorable of British characters, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin and how Reggie keeps on rising. Written and presented by David Nobbs David Nobbs talks about his comedy career. |