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Latest Episodes

• Season 20 Episode 8: The Art of Stand-Up - Part Two

  Alan Yentob concludes his look at funny business, exploring the evolution of stand-up comedy and how it transfers to other mediums. Among the comics he meets is stream-of-consciousness master Eddie Izzard, while he is backstage for the first solo stand-up show at Hollywood Bowl. Others revealing their passion for making people laugh are Billy Connolly, Jack Dee, Dara O Briain, Frank Skinner, David Baddiel, Shappi Khorsandi and Jim Davidson

• Season 20 Episode 7: The Art of Stand-Up - Part One

  Comedians talk to Alan Yentob about their backgrounds and influences in the first of two programmes exploring the serious business of laughter. Eddie Izzard, Billy Connolly, Jack Dee, Dara O Briain, Frank Skinner and David Baddiel are among those discussing their passion for making people laugh. Other contributors include Shappi Khorsandi, Jim Davidson, Simon Amstell, Omid Djalili, Jack Whitehall and Ed Byrne

• Season 20 Episode 6: Books - The Last Chapter

  Alan Yentob explores how books have been affected by the sudden growth in popularity of their electronic counterparts - and what the future holds in this war of the words. The printed page has been a cornerstone of culture, society and life for more than 500 years, but with more and more people buying Kindles, iPads and other similar gadgets, it seems traditional books could eventually become a thing of the past. Writers Alan Bennett, Douglas Coupland, Ewan Morrison and Gary Shteyngart join in the debate