The British Comedy Guide's podcast all about British comedy. Writer and performer Dave Cohen hosts What Are You Laughing At? - featuring an array of special guests, alongside regulars writer James Cary and stand-up Tony Cowards. Dave discusses the latest comedy news, TV and radio programmes, and the live comedy circuit. Plus topical debates, reviews and opinions.
Latest episodes
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Episode 15 - Miles Jupp
The multi-talented Miles Jupp joins Dave Cohen to talk about his stand-up tour, acting in Rev, developing his radio and TV show In And Out Of The Kitchen, the writing process gener…
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Episode 14 - Chris Addison
The British Comedy Guide's podcast is back! Chris Addison chats in-depth to Dave Cohen about his comedy career, including how he started in stand-up comedy, and his work on shows i…
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Episode 13 - Sean Hughes
In the first WAYLA? podcast of 2013, Dave Cohen and BCG editor Aaron Brown are joined by Sean Hughes. The comedian, novelist and actor is back on tour with a life-affirming show ab…
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Episode 12 - Mark Thomas & Caroline Norris
We're back! After a busy few months, WAYLA? returns for more top-quality discussion about comedy - and now in a studio! In this show, host Dave Cohen is joined by activist comic Ma…
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Episode 11 - Andrew Ellard
Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by top script editor Andrew Ellard. Together they discuss ITV's latest moves back into the field of sitcom, and Andrew's impressive CV, includi…
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Episode 10 - Watson & Oliver
Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by TV's newest comedy duo, Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver. The girls - whose debut BBC Two sketch show began on Monday - open up about their…
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Episode 9 - Jim Tavare
It's 2012, and What Are You Laughing At?: The British Comedy Podcast is back. Host Dave Cohen is once again joined by stand-up comedian Tony Cowards and BCG Editor Aaron Brown to c…
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Episode 8 - Gina Yashere
Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by Gina Yashere, who left the UK for the Californian sun after feeling frustrated by the limited opportunities she was getting in Britain as a…
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Episode 7 - Al Murray
Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by star guest Al Murray - aka the Pub Landlord. On the table today is the sad news of the death of sitcom supremo David Croft, a director, wr…
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Episode 6 - Adrian Poynton
Dave Cohen and James Cary are joined by Adrian Poynton, a stand-up comedian and writer of BBC Three's hit sitcom White Van Man. This episode will be of particular interest to buddi…
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Episode 5 (Edinburgh Special)
Karen Koren, Tim FitzHigham and Dr Phil Hammond are the special guests joining Dave Cohen. On the agenda is finance; the madness, stress, and uniqueness of a concentrated month of…
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Episode 4 - David Tyler
Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by veteran comedy producer David Tyler, responsible for Another Case Of Milton Jones, Bigipedia and Cabin Pressure... to name just his most r…
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Episode 3 - John Finnemore
Dave Cohen is joined by regular co-host James Cary to talk to John Finnemore, the writer and co-star of Radio 4's hit sitcom Cabin Pressure. Topics on the table this week are Campu…
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Episode 2 - Simon Godley
Dave Cohen and the BCG's Aaron Brown are joined by special guest Simon Godley, dentist to the stars. On the table this week is a brand new microphone, plus the BBC Television Centr…
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Episode 1 - Vivienne Clore
Dave Cohen and Tony Cowards are joined by legendary comedy agent Vivienne Clore. Topics on the agenda include the pros and cons of the Edinburgh Festival, new comedy commissions, B…