The Comedy Historian Podcast

Feb 24 2025 10 ep. 330 mins

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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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Quip Wrecked - Episode 1 Gemma Ross

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 fir

Comedy Historian Podcast 2024

Feb 18 2024 27 mins

Welcome to the 2024 new season of Comedy Historian Podcast episodes!

The Carry On Girls

Nov 15 2023 72 mins

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

Jul 10 2023 55 mins

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

Jan 25 2023 20 mins

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

Aug 31 2022 26 mins

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

Apr 06 2020 22 mins

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

Mar 26 2020 25 mins

Robert Ross’ Comedy Heroes are celebrated in season 1

Robert Ross' Comedy Heroes - Hattie Jacques

Mar 22 2020 22 mins

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

Mar 20 2020 22 mins

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.