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 鈥� 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
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Tom Jones
It's Not Unusual
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Hooverphonic
2 Wicky
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The Shadows
Apache
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The Clash
The Guns Of Brixton
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Murry the Hump
Cracking Up
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Series Producer | Iwan England |
| Director | Iwan England |
Broadcasts
- Mon 16 Dec 2019 22:35麻豆社 One Wales HD & Wales only
- Fri 20 Dec 2019 23:25麻豆社 One Wales & Wales HD only
- Fri 24 Apr 2020 22:45麻豆社 One Wales HD & Wales only
Tue 19 Jan 2021 22:00麻豆社 Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD- Tue 19 Jan 2021 23:30麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sun 14 Jul 2024 23:30麻豆社 One Wales & Wales HD only