Tickets are now available for the following shows. When booking by e-mail, please state which show you wish to attend, the date and the number of tickets you require (four is usually the maximum) as well as your full name, address and daytime telephone number. Sometimes shows have minimum age limits, so check if in doubt.
Please note that you should apply for tickets by clicking the links in the copy (either in blue or underlined). Do not email Chortle, we have nothing to do with these recordings and will not respond to any emails about them.
Lab Rats
A new sitcom for BBC Two starring Chris Addison, set in a university research laboratory used for 'flashy-looking projects, random research ideas and as a revenue-raising lab for hire'. Written by and starring Chris Addision with with Selina Cadell, Geoff McGivern, Jo Enright, Helen Moon and Dan Tetsell.Recording on September 14, 21 and 28 and October 5and 12 at BBC Television Centre. For free tickets, visit BBC Ticket Unit website
Live At The Apollo
The BBC stand-up series Live At The Apollo returns to the Hammersmith Apollo for three nights, on October 2, 3 and 4.Up to five comics a night, hosted by Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr, Dara O Briain, Lee Mack and Joan RiversFor free tickets – up to four per person only – send an sae marked ‘Apollo-Chortle’ to Live At The Apollo, PO Box 21042, London N1 1WZ. Please indicate which night you require.
Out To Lunch
Radio 2's stand-up show returns with new host Russell Kane and guests including Dan Antopolski, Simon Brodkin, Colin and Fergus, Paul Foot, Jo Neary, Isy Suttie and Henning WehnRecording on Sundays from September 23 to October 28 at 7.30pm at the Soho Theatre, London.
For free tickets, visit TVRecordings.com
Not Going Out
The award-winning BBC1 sitcom starring Lee Mack and Tim Vine returns. Now that his flatmate Kate has moved back to America, Lee is faced with homelessness when his best mate and landlord Tim puts the apartment up for sale. Unable to buy the flat himself due to his enduring inability to earn a steady income, Lee is forced to rent the spare room from the flat’s new owner, Tim's ambitious younger sister Lucy.The show is recorded at Teddington Studios on August 25, September 2, 8, 14, 21 and 28; and October 5 and 19
For free tickets, visit TVRecordings.com
Fordham And Lipson
A quirky character comedy featuring sketches and songs from award winning double act Philippa Fordham and Simon LipsonThe show will be recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, central London, on September 25
For free tickets, visit BBC Ticket Unit website
Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition
A new radio comedy panel game for BBC7 hosted by Ian McMillan, with rounds based on archive comedy clips and classic comedy trivia. Panelists on the pilot edition include Smug Roberts and Seymour Mace.Recording at the Manchester Comedy Store on November 5. For free tickets, visit BBC Ticket Unit website
Recorded For Training Purposes
Recorded For Training Purposes is the fast-paced Radio 4 sketch show that satirises modern media and contemporary obsessions and it is returning to Radio 4 for a second series. Featuring a top comedic talent including Ben Willbond, Ingrid Oliver, Dominic Coleman and Lewis McLeod.The show will be recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, central London, on September 10, 17, 24 and October 17.
For free tickets, visit BBC Ticket Unit website
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix
Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney make it up as they go along, in this Radio 4 show driven by suggestions from the studio audience and a loose grip on realityThe show will be recorded at The Drill Hall , central London, on September 18, 20 and October 9 and 16 at 7.15pm.
For free tickets, visit BBC Ticket Unit website
