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The Comedy Historian Podcast
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14 episodes
2 weeks ago
Join Robert & Gemma Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historians sharing their personal tributes to comedians through the decades.
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Comedy Interviews
Comedy,
TV & Film,
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Film History
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Join Robert & Gemma Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historians sharing their personal tributes to comedians through the decades.
Show more...
Comedy Interviews
Comedy,
TV & Film,
History,
Film History
Episodes (14/14)
The Comedy Historian Podcast
Quip Wrecked - Episode 5 Roy Gould
Welcome to the latest episode of Quip Wrecked that Podcast which discussed which Comedy Actor and Actress you would choose to be on desert island along with their choice of Comedy Creative, be it a director, writer or producer and their favourite TV Sitcom along with Favourite Comedy Film.   In Today’s Episode Robert is Joined by Director, Producer and writer Roy Gould   Roy is best known for being David Croft’s right hand man and directed You Rang, M’Lord? Roy also produced The Booze Cruise and as was often spotted around the BBC. More recently Roy has turned his hand to writing, with his latest book Theatre of War. Roy is currently one of the producers, writers and directors of James and Ivy, the spin off audio comedy drama to You Rang M’lord?   So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Roy Gould?     If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more upcoming episodes and do tell your chums.   You can follow Robert’s work by visiting www.robertross.co.uk   Or on Facebook Robert Ross Comedy Historian   Or On Instagram @ROBERTWROSSESQ   This Podcast was hosted by Robert Ross The Podcast is Produced by Gemma Ross
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2 weeks ago
58 hours 18 minutes

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Quip Wrecked - Episode 4 Andy Merriman
Welcome to the latest episode of Quip Wrecked that Podcast which discussed which Comedy Actor and Actress you would choose to be on desert island along with their choice of Comedy Creative, be it a director, writer or producer and their favourite TV Sitcom along with Favourite Comedy Film. In Today’s Episode Robert is Joined by author, scriptwriter and broadcaster, Andy Merriman. ANDY is the author of acclaimed biographies Hattie: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques and Margaret Rutherford: Dreadnought with Good Manners. His latest book is called Ghost Like. Andy is the son of Television and Radio comedy writer Eric Merriman best known for Beyond Our Ken. So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Andy Merriman?
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2 months ago
48 minutes

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Quip Wrecked - Episode 3 Dave Ainsworth
Welcome to the latest episode of Quip Wrecked! The Podcast that discusses which Comedy Actor and Actress you would choose to be on desert island along with their choice of Comedy Creative, be it a director, writer or producer and their favourite TV Sitcom along with Favourite Comedy Film.   In Today’s Episode Robert is Joined by Stand Up Comedian Actor and Writer Dave Ainsworth   Dave wrote the award-winning play Oh Hello about the Carry On star Charles Hawtrey which was chosen as a ‘Pick of the Fringe’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It also won the Laurel Award for Best Play.. Dave most recently wrote When the Carry On Stopped published by Pen & Sword in February 2025.   So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Dave Ainsworth?   If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more upcoming episodes and do tell your chums. You can follow Robert’s work by visiting www.robertross.co.uk Or on Facebook: Robert Ross Comedy Historian Or On Instagram @ROBERTWROSSESQ This Podcast was hosted by Robert Ross The Podcast is Produced by Gemma Ross
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4 months ago
46 minutes

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Quip Wrecked - Episode 2 Jeffrey Holland
Join Hi-De-Hi! Star Jeffrey Holland as he goes Quip Wrecked!
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4 months ago
49 minutes 45 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Quip Wrecked - Episode 1 Gemma Ross
Welcome to a brand new revamp of the Comedy Historian Podcast. Britain's Comedy Historian Robert Ross, along with Gemma Ross, interview a guest to discover what comedy choices they would make if they were "Quip Wrecked" on a desert island. Five different comedy choices are made from; Comedy Actor, Comedy Actress, Sitcom or Comedy Series, Comedy Creative to Comedy Film.  In this first episode Robert chats to his co-host Gemma, about her Comedy Greats. 
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8 months ago
50 hours 5 minutes

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Comedy Historian Podcast 2024
Welcome to the 2024 new season of Comedy Historian Podcast episodes!
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1 year ago
27 minutes 28 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
The Carry On Girls
In this episode we share our recent Facebook Live chat concerning all things about our upcoming book The Carry On Girls.    The book is available to pre-order in all good bookshops.  Release Date: 23rd November 2023
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes 30 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Pies Across the Pond
Join Britain's Comedy Historian Robert Ross as he chats to America's Comedy Historian Nick Santa Maria.    In this first episode they will be discussing Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and Carry On Screaming. 
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2 years ago
55 minutes 45 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Abbott and Costello with Nick Santa Maria
Welcome to the latest podcast episode about Abbott and Costello.  Robert is joined by American Writer, Comedian and fellow Comedy Historian Nick Santa Maria, who has recently published his latest book with co-writer Matthew Coniam The Annotated Abbott and Costello. In this episode they discuss the book and their shared love for Bud and Lou. 
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2 years ago
20 minutes 59 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Welcome to our new series
Join Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian as he celebrates all things comedy.  In this episode he welcomes you to the relaunch of the Podcast and shares all his latest news and whats coming up this autumn on the Comedy Historian Podcast as well as live shows. 
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3 years ago
26 minutes 16 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Robert Ross, Comedy Heroes - Peter Sellers
In today's episode Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian, celebrates Pink Panther star and legendary Goon, Peter Sellers. 
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5 years ago
22 minutes 57 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Robert Ross’ Comedy Heroes - Marty Feldman
Robert Ross’ Comedy Heroes are celebrated in season 1
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5 years ago
25 minutes 9 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Hattie Jacques
In today's episode Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian, leads a warm discussion on Hattie Jacques, the mother of comedy and the nation's beloved Matron. From Hancock's Half Hour, to Carry On and Sykes, as well as many more. We salute you Hattie.   
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5 years ago
22 minutes 29 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Frankie Howerd
In today's episode Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian, shares his personal tribute to the king of titters, Frankie Howerd. He discusses Frankie's life, his involvement with the Carry On Films and Up Pompeii. 
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5 years ago
22 minutes 49 seconds

The Comedy Historian Podcast
Join Robert & Gemma Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historians sharing their personal tributes to comedians through the decades.