The Comedy Historian Podcast

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Join Robert & Gemma Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historians sharing their personal tributes to comedians through the decades.

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    • Jun 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 4h 43m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Quip Wrecked - Episode 3 Dave Ainsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:42


    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 Fringe' at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It also won the Laurel Award for Best Play.. Dave most recently wrote When the Carry On Stopped published by Pen & Sword in February 2025.   So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Dave Ainsworth?   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 Produced by Gemma Ross

    Quip Wrecked - Episode 2 Jeffrey Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 49:45


    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 company of writer and director David Croft. A seasonal favourite in Panto to performing in Goon Again taking on the many voices of Peter Sellers. Jeffrey has also recently written his memoirs The First Rule of Comedy..! Memories and Moments published by the History Press in 2025.   So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Jeffrey Holland?

    Quip Wrecked - Episode 1 Gemma Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 3005:00


    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. 

    Comedy Historian Podcast Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 27:28


    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. 

    The Carry On Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 72:30


    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

    Pies Across the Pond - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 55:45


    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. 

    Abbott and Costello with Nick Santa Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 20:59


    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. 

    Welcome to our new series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 26:16


    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. 

    Robert Ross, Comedy Heroes - Peter Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 22:57


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

    Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Marty Feldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 25:09


    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.

    Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Hattie Jacques

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 22:29


    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.   

    Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Frankie Howerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 22:49


    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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