The Comedy Historian Podcast

GigglePod - Kenneth Williams

Welcome to the new series called Gigglepod, a podcast which talks about Films, TV Shows and Comedy Greats. 
 
In this Episode Robert and Gemma Celebrate the comedian Kenneth Williams on his centenary year. 
 
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This Podcast was hosted by Robert Ross
The Podcast is Produced by Gemma Ross

Quip Wrecked - Episode 5 Roy Gould

Welcome to the latest episode of Quip Wrecked that Podcast which discussed 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 Director, Producer and writer Roy Gould
 
Roy is best known for being David Croft’s right hand man and directed You Rang, M’Lord? Roy also produced The Booze Cruise and as was often spotted around the BBC. More recently Roy has turned his hand to writing, with his latest book Theatre of War. Roy is currently one of the producers, writers and directors of James and Ivy, the spin off audio comedy drama to You Rang M’lord?
 
So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Roy Gould?
 
 
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This Podcast was hosted by Robert Ross
The Podcast is Produced by Gemma Ross

Quip Wrecked - Episode 4 Andy Merriman

Welcome to the latest episode of Quip Wrecked that Podcast which discussed 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 author, scriptwriter and broadcaster, Andy Merriman.
ANDY is the author of acclaimed biographies Hattie: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques and Margaret Rutherford: Dreadnought with Good Manners. His latest book is called Ghost Like. Andy is the son of Television and Radio comedy writer Eric Merriman best known for Beyond Our Ken.
So are you ready to be Quip Wrecked with Andy Merriman?

Quip Wrecked - Episode 3 Dave Ainsworth

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

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

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 2024

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

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

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

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.