BBC Radio 2 has commissioned five brand new Comedy Showcases produced by BBC Radio Comedy and Hat Trick Productions featuring both up-and-coming stars and established names. Among those involved are Robert Webb, Tim Vine and Terry Mynott. They will be broadcast on Radio 2 across the week starting Monday 16th November at 10pm. 

Recorded in front of a live studio audience, each half hour episode is a standalone piece with a range of themes, from a chat show with a twist, to a couple with very different ideas on how to spend their retirement.

The five programmes are Ankle Tag starring Elis James (Crims, Josh) and Katy Wix (Not Going Out, Fried), The Peterford Golf Club written by and starring Simon Farnaby  (Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Paddington), Barbara Nice by Janice Connolly (Phoenix Nights, Dead Man Weds), The Tim Vine Chat Show from the comedy genius that is Tim Vine, and The King’s Men starring Robert Webb (Peep Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look) and Terry Mynott (Toast of London, The Mimic). Further details below.

Julia McKenzie, Acting Head of BBC Radio Comedy, says: “Radio 2 continues to nurture and support new comedy, and it is fantastic to be able to bring such a range of comedic talent and Showcases to the network.” 

Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning Television, says: “Thrilled to see the pedigree of people attached to this. It’s testament to the rich tradition of top name British comedy talent ebbing and flowing between radio and television.”

For full details of each episode click here.