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Episode 160 min2018-10-05

Paul Whitehouse

Sally is joined by writer, actor and sketch show royalty, Paul Whitehouse. In this episode Paul chooses the comedy sketches that took him from the Valleys in Wales, to the big screen, via The Fast Show. His personal selection is a joyous mix of Python, Alan Partridge, Victoria Wood and his old pal Harry Enfield. Paul reveals the inspiration behind "suits you sir", his chance meeting with Fry and Laurie, and why one of his selections is the "perfect sketch". All this is topped off at the end with a re-enactment of his favourite sketch.

Episode 22018-10-06

Jessica Hynes

Star of W1A and Spaced, Jessica reveals her eclectic mix of favourite sketches with the finest works of French & Saunders, Mitchell & Webb, Catherine Tate and Big Train. The highlight is the re-make of Jessica's favourite sketch.

Episode 32018-10-12

Jason Manford

Stand-up comic, Jason, reveals his playlist of the sketches that followed him from childhood to the present day. His selection is a mixture of high and low brow, with Les Dawson and Hale and Pace rubbing shoulders with Key and Peele, Steve Coogan and Caroline Aherne. Ending the show in style, Sally and Jason take on his favourite sketch, an American cult-classic.

Episode 42018-10-13

Johnny Vegas

Talking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.

Episode 52018-10-19

Bob Mortimer

Sally is joined by master of the absurd, Bob Mortimer. Bob reveals the comedy sketches that turned a young lad from the North East into a solicitor, before finding his true calling with partner Vic Reeves. Bob shares his love of Spike Milligan, Tommy Cooper, Fry and Laurie as well as some internet sketch sensations. The icing on the cake as ever is the remake of Bob's favourite sketch, aided and abetted by host Sally Phillips.

Episode 62018-10-20

Sue Perkins

This week comedian, presenter and writer Sue Perkins showcases the smorgasbord of comedy sketches that helped make her the person she is today. Host Sally Phillips provides the comedy tidbits and teases out the anecdotes as Sue unveils her uniquely varied choice with Dave Allen, The League of Gentlemen and the cast of Saturday Night Live amongst her hilarious selections. Closing the show, the double act of Phillips and Perkins unveil their interpretation of Sue's favourite sketch.

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