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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.

29 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Jul 202423:30

Music Played

  • Tom Jones

    It's Not Unusual

  • Hooverphonic

    2 Wicky

  • The Shadows

    Apache

  • The Clash

    The Guns Of Brixton

  • Murry the Hump

    Cracking Up

Credits

RoleContributor
Series ProducerIwan England
DirectorIwan England

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Dec 201922:35
  • Fri 20 Dec 201923:25
  • Fri 24 Apr 202022:45
  • Tue 19 Jan 202122:00
  • Tue 19 Jan 202123:30
  • Sun 14 Jul 202423:30