Stand-up, sketch and chat Laugh and the whole world laughs with you “As far as the big names are concerned the chatty man is fast becoming The Man” NEWS OF THE WORLD Alan Carr: Chatty Man A NICE NATTER ON THE SOFA Series 1-14 (61 x 30-35’ & 99 x 45’) Series 5-14 HD First TX date: 14 June 2009 Bafta-winning comedian Alan Carr presents his irrepressible chat show. Each episode sees three A-list celebrities welcomed onto Alan’s sofa, where the usual rules of the chat show don’t necessarily apply. Alan has interviewed the biggest names in showbiz, from top talent including Sir Ian McKellen, Bette Midler, David Tennant and Benedict Cumberbatch, right through to Hollywood superstars Drew Barrymore, Whoopi Goldberg, Bradley Cooper and Amanda Seyfried, and legendary funnymen Robin Williams, Dan Aykroyd, Ricky Gervais and Russell Brand. The Chatty Man studio also hosts a weekly live perfromance from a musical megastar, with guests so far including Justin Timberlake, Pet Shop Boys, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, not to mention Katy Perry, The Killers, Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, One Direction and Taylor Swift. There’s always high jinks, juicy gossip and, with Alan’s gently mocking approach, who knows what the celebrities will reveal about themselves? Awards Bafta Awards 2013 – Best Entertainment Performance National Television Awards 2012 – Most Popular Talk Show Starring Alan Carr Alan Carr: Spexy Beast, Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live Executive Producer Andrew Beint Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Chat Show An Open Mike production for Channel 4 Distributed by BBC Worldwide SVOD CHANNEL 4 John Bishop’s Britain WHAT’S EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT? Series 1 & 2 (12 x 30’) HD First TX date: 30 July 2011 Welcome to John Bishop’s world! The critically acclaimed stand- up star shares his unique comedic take on a series of universal themes in this feel-good show. Filmed in front of a live audience, the show tackles subjects and events that touch everyone’s lives. Stand-up comedy, sketches, real-life stories from the ‘Great British Public’, and contributions from celebrity guests are all bound together with John’s observational humour and relaxed conversational style. Starring John Bishop John Bishop’s Australia, John Bishop: The Rollercoaster Tour, John Bishop: Elvis Has Left the Building Producers Jonno Richards, Karen Murdoch, Adam Copeland Executive Producers Derek McLean, Lee Hupfield, Andrew Newman, Lisa Thomas, Jim Reid An Objective and 3 Amigos production for BBC DTO/SVOD BBC ONE Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show THIS ISN’T JUST A SHOW, THIS IS A PARTY 1 x 60’ HD Available Now Recorded at London’s vast O2 Arena, this performance captures Miranda Hart in action on the nationwide sell-out tour of her first ever stand-up show. The Queen of Comedy invites everyone to take part in a giant party with her, while sharing her unique observations on everyday life. Always entertainingly honest, she reveals hilarious and – somewhat worryingly – completely true anecdotes about her own mishaps and misdemeanours. Whether discussing flatulent first dates or the freedom enjoyed by socially inept children, she animates each topic with her megawatt charisma. This is one of the UK’s best- loved comedians at her laugh-out-loud best – expect galloping, dubious attempts at song and dance, and most importantly of all … such fun! Written by and starring Miranda Hart Miranda, Call the Midwife Director/Producer Brian Klein Jimmy Carr: Laughing & Joking, Jack Whitehall Live King Bert Productions Ltd Distributed by BBC Worldwide “Miranda Hart is one of the funniest actresses on television” TIMES Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment DO YOU LIKE JOKES? DO YOU? 6 x 30’ HD Available Now The star of hit series Uncle – Nick Helm – presents a fast-paced variety show with stand-up, sketches, audience interaction, songs, poetry, jokes, and everything else he can muster. In each episode Helm and his band explore ‘heavy issues’ and set the world to rights, putting aside his personal struggles to entertain the nation. The series promises a medley of entertainment and music, hosted by a man with the weight of the world and the pressure of making ‘good telly’ on his shoulders. Written by and starring Nick Helm Uncle Producers Rupert Majendie, Sam Michell Executive Producer Saurabh Kakkar Puppy Love, White Van Men, Dirk Gently A BBC production DTO/SVOD BBC THREE Alan Carr: Spexy Beast THE TOOTH FAIRY RETURNS 1 x 50’ HD First TX date: 27 August 2012 After a few years of rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities on his very own chat show, the award-winning comedian and bestselling author returns to his stand-up roots in his first major comedy tour in four years. Written by and starring Alan Carr Alan Carr: Chatty Man An Open Mike production. Distributed by BBC Worldwide SVOD CHANNEL 4 Alan Davies: Life is Pain LIVE IN LONDON 1 x 75’ HD Available Now Comedian and actor Alan Davies makes a triumphant and long-awaited return to stand-up with his first live gig in more than a decade. Recorded at London’s famous Hammersmith Apollo, his new show covers every aspect of the modern condition, delivered in Alan’s inimitable fashion. Written by and starring Alan Davies Jonathan Creek, QI, Whites A Burning Bright production for BBC Worldwide DTO/SVOD Andy Parsons – Gruntled Live CUTTING-EDGE COMIC GRUMBLES 1 x 50’ HD First TX date: 28 December 2012 Grumbling funnyman Andy Parsons takes to the road with his new show. Recorded at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire during his sold-out UK tour, Gruntled Live contains shades of light and dark and a little peek behind the show business curtain. Mixing politically inspired bemusements, personal anecdotes and a large dose of crushed enthusiasm, this is sharp, thought-provoking comedy. Written by and starring Andy Parsons Mock the Week An Open Mike production. Distributed by BBC Worldwide DTO/SVOD BBC TWO Alan Davies: Life is Pain Cardinal Burns AWARD-WINNING SKETCH SHOW Series 1 & 2 (12 x 25’) HD First TX date: 8 May 2012 A fresh, surreal sketch show from award-winning duo Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri- Burns. They unleash a cast of uniquely funny characters including Banksy, a pastiche of the street artist as a middle-aged bore; Office Flirt, a cinematic take on the world of office temping; Young Dreams, a parody of scripted reality formats following the lives of Rachel, Olivia and Yumi on a fashion internship in London; and Hashtag and Bukake, two Turkish minicab drivers who behave like action heroes. A mix of brilliantly conceived characters and finely honed comic writing, Cardinal Burns is a colourful new world of comedy underscored by intelligence and performed with panache. Awards British Comedy Awards 2012 – Best Sketch Show Written by and starring Seb Cardinal Spy, Bad Education Dustin Demri-Burns Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Asylum Director Ben Taylor Spy, Cuckoo Executive Producer Andy Harries The Queen, Wallander A Left Bank Pictures production for Channel 4. Distributed by BBC Worldwide. “Bold, imaginative, original, and dead funny” GUARDIAN The Catherine Tate Show ONE WOMAN – MANY FACES Series 1 (6 x 30’) First TX date: 16 February 2004 A self-titled sketch show from the Perrier Award-nominated comedian. This hilarious series is a menagerie of instantly recognisable characters, from the Hollywood actress with an over-enthusiastic penchant for botox to the screaming housewife who hollers every time her toast jumps from the toaster. Characters from everyday life are parodied to the extreme as the talented actress morphs through ages, accents and wigs. Awards Banff Rockie Awards 2004 – Best Comedy; British Comedy Awards 2004 – Best Newcomer Written by and starring Catherine Tate Doctor Who, The OfficeProducer Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer Clive Tulloh A Tiger Aspect production for BBC SVOD BBC TWO “Mischievously funny” GUARDIAN Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer A COMEDY CRAFTSMAN AT THE PEAK OF HIS POWERS 1 x 50’ HD First TX date: 28 September 2013 Recorded in front of a packed Edinburgh Playhouse, Craic Dealer is a consummate comedy hour brimming with incisive wit and easy-going charm. Regarded as one of the stand-up greats by discerning fans and fellow comics alike, Dara O Briain is also an established TV star, hosting UK panel show institutions Mock the Week and The Apprentice: You’re Fired!. In this smart, accessible show, the award-winning comedian regales his audience with a unique blend of whip-smart punchlines and ingenious audience interaction. Whether dissecting the absurdities of modern life with skilful precision, or waxing lyrical with another self-deprecating yarn, he injects his material with remarkable insight and warmth. Written by and starring Dara O Briain Stargazing International, Dara O Briain’s Science Club Director Paul Wheeler Producer Anthony Caveney Associate Producer Damon Pettitt Executive Producers Andrew Beint, Addison Cresswell, Joe Norris, Helen Parker An Open Mike production. Distributed by BBC Worldwide. “A masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up” GUARDIAN Dead Ringers SATIRICAL SWIPES FROM THE UK’S TOP IMPERSONATORS Series 1-6 & Christmas Specials (41 x 30’) First TX date: 18 November 2002 This Bafta-nominated sketch show ransacks the worlds of politics and broadcasting in the name of comedy. No public figure is safe from this exceptionally talented team of impersonators and their satirical digs. Celebrities and politicians are mercilessly lampooned – Russell Crowe, Judi Dench, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robbie Williams, Nigella Lawson, George Bush and Tony Blair crop up in strange places, doing the oddest things. Movies and television also get a new twist, as The Elephant Man appears on the grooming-for-a-date show Would Like To Meet, and ‘Tom Baker aka Dr Who’ befriends the Daleks.