You can see some of Britain's finest comedy talents for free at the recording of TV and radio shows - as well as getting a sneak peak at forthcoming programmes.
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. Do not email Chortle, we have nothing to do with these recordings and will not respond to any emails about them.
My Funniest Year with Al Murray
Pub Landlord Al Murray takes a comic look at 1997, when the Spice Girls ruled, Elton John turned 50 and Labour swept into power. Hear why this was his ‘Funniest Year’ in this Channel 4 show. Recording at the Hackney Empire, East London, on February 10. Visit for free tickets.
Jason Manford hosts the best in music and stand-up comedy, with guests including Al Murray, Julian Clary, Russell Kane, Micky Flanagan and Jim Jefferies and music from The Script, Enrique Iglesias, James Blunt and McFly. Recording at the London Studios on Sunday January 30, Thursday February 3 and Sunday February 13. Visit for free tickets.
Jo Brand is The Marriage Ref in a new comedy panel show pilot for ITV1. The show looks at real-life couples who have something quirky and ridiculous that they argue about. It’s up to Jo Brand and her panel of celebrities and comics to decide who’s right and wrong in each of these domestic disputes – the husband or the wife. It will be recorded on Sunday January 30 at the ITV London Studios, SE1 9LT on the South Bank, near Waterloo. Visit the Standing Room Only website for free tickets. Robert Webb hosts Channel 4’snew comedy entertainment show. Each week on his ship “Captain” Robert is joined by 3 celebrities as they attempt to define and discover the very best of our planet from the last few thousand years. It will be recorded on Wedneday February 16 at the BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, West London. Visit the Lost In TV website for free tickets and quoteCHORTLEPRI, for priority tickets.. Sarah Millican is a life counsellor and modern day agony aunt Assisted or hindered by other experts of the heart, Terry (Simon Day) and Marion (Ruth Bratt), Sarah will be tackling the nation's problems head on, dishing out real advice for real people. Recording at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, Central London on Friday January 28 and Tuesday February 1 and at the Drill Hall, also Central London, on February 21. Doors open at 7.45pm. Visit the BBC Tickets website for free tickets. Simon Mayo hosts the comedy show that pits the comic generations against each other to find out which is the funniest. The teams are The Up-and-Comers, captained by Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh, the team from the comedy establishment, led by Lucy Porter and Rufus Hound and comedy's elder statesmen, captained by Tom O'Connor and Ted Robbins. Recording at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, Central London on Tuesday January 18 and 25, Wednesday 26 January, Monday 31 January, Monday 7 March and Tuesday 8 March. Doors open at 7.45pm. Visit the BBC Tickets website for free tickets. A round-up of the big events from the past seven days and a look at the week ahead, hosted by Adrian Chiles. Guests already confirmed include: Catherine Tate, Shaun Ryder, Frank Skinner and Al Murray Show One: Catherine Tate, Shaun Ryder and one guest to be announced Show Two: Frank Skinner, Margaret Mountford and one guest to be announced Show Three: Al Murray, John Prescott and one guest to be announced Show Four: Alastair Campbell, Jenny Eclair and Harry Redknapp Recording on Friday evenings from January to February 25 at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, West London. Visit the TVrecordings.com for free tickets. Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is a new comedy in which the Showstopper team create a hilarious improvised musical on the spot with the songs, plot and characters based entirely on suggestions from the live studio audience. Recording at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, Central London, on December 22, January 5, 14, 16 and 30; and February 13. Visit the BBC Tickets website for free tickets. Comedy Rocks
The Marriage Ref
Space
Sarah Millican's Support Group
Act Your Age
That Sunday Night Show
Showstopper!