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Elis James: Funny NationSeries 1
Episode 1 of 3

Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones and Rhod Gilbert discuss the role of stereotypes in comic portrayals of the Welsh and how our relationship to stereotypes has changed over time.

Elis James explores the history of Welsh comedy and meets some of the biggest stand-up comedians, writers and performers the nation has produced. In this first episode, stars such as Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones and Rhod Gilbert discuss the role of stereotypes in comic portrayals of the Welsh and how our relationship to stereotypes has changed over time. Elis also meets some of the new generation of performers who are breaking through and hears about their attitudes towards Welsh cliches in comedy.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jul 202421:30
BBC One Wales HD & Wales only

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Music Played

  • Tom Jones

    Green, Green Grass of Home

  • Paul Shane and the Yellowcoats

    Hi-De-Hi (Holiday Rock)

  • David Holmes

    Commercial Break

Credits

Series ProducerIwan England
DirectorIwan England

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Dec 201922:45
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sat 14 Dec 201900:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 17 Apr 202022:50
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Tue 26 Jan 202122:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 26 Jan 202123:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 8 Jul 202421:30
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only

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