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Girls on Comedy

Julia Sutherland presents a special Girls on Comedy edition featuring Bette Midler, June Whitfield, Una McLean, Carla Lane, Jenny Eclair, Arabella Weir and more!

Julia Sutherland presents a special 'Girls on Comedy' edition of the show.

Tune in to hear from the creator of the iconic TV series The Liver Birds, Carla Lane, revealing why 1971 was one of her favourite years; Hollywood legend Bette Midler speaks about her love of comedy and of her special passion for music plus we'll hear from the daughter of June Whitfield, of Terry and June fame, revealing what it was like living with a comic great.

Also featured in this special Zone are Una McLean, Carla Lane, Jenny Eclair, Arabella Weir, Elaine C Smith, Lucy Porter, Susan Morrison, Karen Dunbar, Ashley Jensen, Shazia Mirza, Julia Morris, Rhona Cameron and Lynn Ferguson.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 19 Feb 2011 00:45

Chapters

  • Comedy Heroes: Una McLean

    Paul English in conversation with Scottish comedy legend Una McLean.

    Duration: 27:29

  • Mum Made Me Laugh: June Whitfield

    Sally Magnusson in the company of Suzy Aitchison, the daughter of iconic TV actor and comedienne June Whitfield.

    Duration: 26:27

  • Comic to Comic: Jenny Eclair

    Edi Stark chats to Jenny Eclair about her life and career as one of the UK鈥橲 most successful female comics.

    Duration: 10:30

  • Laughed off the Page: Arabella Weir

    Janice Forsyth in the company of writer and performer Arabella Weir talking about her life in comedy.

    Duration: 26:54

  • Gift of the Gag: Elaine C.Smith

    Bruce Morton profiles the popularity of Elaine C Smith tracing her humble beginnings in Newarthill, from singing in a Miners Welfare Club to her meteoric success with Naked Video.

    Duration: 25:03

  • Comedy Confessions: Lucy Porter

    Stand up comic Lucy Porter confesses all to Father Joe Mills.

    Duration: 25:46

  • The Janice Forsyth Show: Bette Midler

    Janice Forsyth interviews Hollywood icon Bette Midler about her love of music and the stage.

    Duration: 12:21

  • Comic to Comic: Susan Morrison

    Bruce Morton catches up with backstage with the Scots comedienne Susan Morrison.

    Duration: 24:22

  • Janice Forsyth: Karen Dunbar

    Janice Forsyth chats with Karen Dunbar about her journey in comedy and her love of songs.

    Duration: 19:30

  • Stark Talk: Ashley Jensen

    Edi Stark in conversation with Ashley Jensen discussing her jet-setting career and her meteoric rise to fame.

    Duration: 26:48

  • Janice Forsyth Show: Shazia Mirza

    Amanda Hamilton in conversation with British Asian comedienne Shazia Mirza.

    Duration: 07:37

  • Comic to Comic: Julia Morris

    Bruce Morton鈥檚 in conversation with Australian comedienne Julia Morris.

    Duration: 26:41

  • My Favourite Year: Carla Lane on 1971

    Comic writer Carla Lane turns back time and recalls one of her favourite years.

    Duration: 14:22

  • My Comedy Heroes: Lynn Ferguson

    Bruce Morton chats to fellow comedian Lynn Ferguson about some of her comedy heroes.

    Duration: 25:55

  • Stark Talk: Rhona Cameron

    Edi Stark in conversation with stand up comedienne Rhona Cameron.

    Duration: 12:38

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Feb 2011 00:45