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The Comedy Historian Podcast

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Join Britain’s Comedy Historian’s Gemma and Robert Ross, where they celebrate all things Comedy.

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All Episodes

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GigglePod - Carlton-Browne of the F.O - Peter Sellers

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2026/03/01

Welcome to the new series called Gigglepod, a podcast which talks about Films, TV Shows and Comedy Greats. In this Episode Robert and Gemma discuss the Peter Sellers film Carlton-Browne of the F.O.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 http://www.robertross.co.uk/Or on Facebook Robert Ross Comedy HistorianOr On Instagram @ROBERTWROSSESQThis Podcast was hosted by Robert RossThe Podcast is Produced by

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31:00

GigglePod - Kenneth Williams

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2026/02/22

Welcome to the new series called Gigglepod, a podcast which talks about Films, TV Shows and Comedy Greats. In this Episode Robert and Gemma Celebrate the comedian Kenneth Williams on his centenary year. 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

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Quip Wrecked - Episode 5 Roy Gould

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2025/10/25

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

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48:34

Quip Wrecked - Episode 4 Andy Merriman

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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:

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46:42

Quip Wrecked - Episode 3 Dave Ainsworth

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2025/06/25

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

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49:45

Quip Wrecked - Episode 2 Jeffrey Holland

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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 one of Britain’s best love situational Comedy Actors; Jeffrey Holland. Fondly remembered as Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi! he became an invaluable member of the repertory

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50:05:00

Quip Wrecked - Episode 1 Gemma Ross

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2025/02/24

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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27:28

Comedy Historian Podcast Episode 1

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2024/02/18

Welcome to our 2024 season of Podcasts.In this episode Robert and Gemma round up what is coming up and what has been going on in the world of Comedy. There's tips on writing and a discussion on the latest Monty Python feud.

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01:12:30

The Carry On Girls

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2023/11/15

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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55:45

Pies Across the Pond - Episode 1

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2023/07/10

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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20:59

Abbott and Costello with Nick Santa Maria

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2023/01/25

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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26:16

Welcome to our new series

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2022/08/31

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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22:57

Robert Ross, Comedy Heroes - Peter Sellers

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2020/04/06

In today's episode Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian, celebrates Pink Panther star and legendary Goon, Peter Sellers.

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25:09

Robert Ross’ Comedy Heroes - Marty Feldman

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2020/03/26

In today's episode Robert Ross, Britain's Comedy Historian, shares his personal tribute to Marty Feldman. He discusses Marty's life, from working on Round the Horne to going transatlantic and working with Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein.

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22:29

Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Hattie Jacques

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2020/03/22

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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22:49

Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Frankie Howerd

The Comedy Historian Podcast ·

2020/03/20

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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