The Genius of Armando Iannucci
Siobhan Synnot presents a very special celebration of the genius of Armando Iannucci, featuring archive interviews, early inspirations and the thoughts of his contemporaries.
Siobhan Synnot guides us through a celebration of one of Scotland's top comedy stars.
As the co-presenter of Armando's first ever radio broadcast, 'No The Archie McPherson Show' in the late 1980s, Siobhan has a unique perspective on the development of the writer, director and producer behind Alan Partridge and The Thick Of It.
Throughout the Zone she reminisces about Armando's early days at 成人快手 Radio Scotland and his unique comic talent, as well as introducing programmes featuring early sketches and archive interviews with the Glasgow-born star. Elsewhere, there are various documentaries featuring many of Armando's formative comedy inspirations such as Billy Connolly and Chic Murray and the thoughts of many of those who have worked with Armando such as Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge), Peter Baynham (The Day Today) and Jesse Armstrong (The Thick Of It).
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Armando Iannucci: The Radio Scotland Years
Armando reflects on his very first comic fumblings at 成人快手 Radio Scotland in the late 1980s.
Duration: 30:50
Comedy Heroes: Armando Iannucci
Paul English sits down with Armando in 2007 to run the rule over the comedian鈥檚 career.
Duration: 28:55
Janice Forsyth: Steve Coogan
The movie star and comedian chats to Janice Forsyth about bringing Alan Partridge to life alongside some of his other well known characters for his 1998 live tour The Man Who Thinks He鈥檚 It.
Duration: 22:39
Laughed Off The Page: Peter Baynham
The comedy writer sits down with Janice Forsyth in 2010 to discuss his relationship with Armando Iannucci and his experiences writing Alan Partridge.
Duration: 28:35
Janice Forsyth: Armando Iannucci
Armando chatting to Janice Forsyth about his South Bank Show Special in 2006.
Duration: 20:05
Laughed Off The Page: Jonathan Lynn
Janice Forsyth talks to Jonathan Lynn co-creator of one of Armando鈥檚 favourite TV shows Yes Minister.
Duration: 28:49
Shereen: Armando Iannucci
Armando sits down with Shereen Nanjiani to discuss taking The Thick Of It from the box to the big screen.
Duration: 11:04
Laughed Off The Page: Sam Bain & Jesse Armstrong
The creators of Peep Show chat about their comic writing style and Jesse Armstrong explains what it鈥檚 like working with Armando on The Thick Of It.
Duration: 28:45
Clydebuilt Comics
Radio 4鈥檚 Nicholas Parsons remembers many of Armando鈥檚 comic idols who were culled from the Dockyards of the Clyde.
Duration: 57:07
There was A Scotsman
Armando contributes to this documentary which explores what constitutes the Scottish sense of humour.
Duration: 57:39
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- Sat 19 Mar 2011 00:45成人快手 Radio Scotland
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