Episode 2
Elis James explores the influence of Wales's different performance traditions on the nation's comedy and its biggest stars including Ryan and Ronnie, Max Boyce and Rhod Gilbert.
Elis James explores the influence of Wales's different performance traditions on the nation's comedy and on its biggest stars. He'll discover the lasting legacy of the popular 70s double act Ryan and Ronnie on some of today's biggest performers; find out how the folk club scene helped produce one of the country's best known comedians, Max Boyce; and see how Welsh stand-up star Rhod Gilbert has inspired a new generation of performers – including the latest winner of the Edinburgh comedy award Jordan Brookes.
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Ryan and Ronnie
Duration: 03:49
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Rhod Gilbert: "let my dough balls go down"
Duration: 00:38
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:05Tom Jones
It's Not Unusual
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00:08Hooverphonic
2 Wicky
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00:17The Shadows
Apache
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00:20The Clash
The Guns Of Brixton
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00:28Murry the Hump
Cracking Up
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Iwan England |
| Director | Iwan England |
Broadcasts
- Mon 16 Dec 2019 22:35±«Óãtv One Wales HD & Wales only
- Fri 20 Dec 2019 23:25±«Óãtv One Wales & Wales HD only
- Fri 24 Apr 2020 22:45±«Óãtv One Wales HD & Wales only
Tue 19 Jan 2021 22:00±«Óãtv Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD- Tue 19 Jan 2021 23:30±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sun 14 Jul 2024 23:30±«Óãtv One Wales & Wales HD only