You Should've Been Here Last Week

Steve and Paul pay tribute to singer, musician and comedian Tony De Meur, also known as Ronnie Golden, who passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. An alternative comedy pioneer appearing on the Young Ones, he became a beloved musical comedian forming a legendary double act with Barry Cryer. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview

Ronnie Golden and Barry Cryer performing 'Peace and Quiet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA6gJAG0Q6U

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Andrew White, currently in Edinburgh performing his new show to rave reviews, is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host. He talks about his love for the Edinburgh Fringe, Bournemouth FC, coming out to his family onstage and the power of social media in comedy.

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Andrew performing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Op8wDK1cMk&t=7s

Andrew White's 'What a Life!' Edinburgh Fringe review:

https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2026/08/04/61184/andrew_white%3A_what_a_life%21

Book to see Andrew White's 2026 Edinburgh show - 'What a Life!' here:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/andrew-white-what-a-life

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Paul Sneddon, known by his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, was a Scottish stand-up comedian, columnist and actor. Paul, who bestroded the Scottish and UK comedy scene for 40 years, died recently. This is an emotional and heartfelt tribute with contributions from friends/fellow comedians. Paul was a man equally beloved by fellow performers and audiences alike.

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Charmian Hughes left a job in advertising to become a clown. But unable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ran away to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the UK and internationally. An early female stand up ‘When Comedy Was Alternative’, after 4 decades Charmian's still looking forward with undimmed optimism.

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Christian Schulte-Loh is an international stand-up act from Germany who has performed in more than twenty countries. But he learned his craft in the UK before becoming a star at home. He talks about how he performs to audiences across the world in three different languages.

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Dave Vickers, comedy promoter and the beating heart of Banana Cabaret - one of the UK's longest running comedy clubs - stopped the night at the end of May. Dave explains how since 1983 'The Banana' was at the vanguard of the alternative comedy movement, and continued through the golden age of live standup.

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On the twice award nominated show it's Rachel Fairburn, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla podcast, started in comedy via Tony Blair's New Deal. She talks about the north/south divide, Alec Baldwin and what happens on the female comics' WhatsApp group.

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On this twice award nominated show it's time to talk about money, UK comedians pay has remained generally static over the last 30 years! But everything else has gone up. How can comedians find ways to increase pay in the unique comedy industry - where supply and demand is not in their favour? Steve and Paul talk about ways that this could happen.

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The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue has ended after 35 years performing an award-winning act described as "Tim Vine with music". Andy and Tony, the men behind them, talk about why they're stopping, the end of 'spesh acts' and only being offered £300 for their act.

One astonishing minute of Raymond and Mr Timpkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erfxNiYO5qI&t=2s

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On the twice award nominated podcast Steve and Paul talk about getting to comedy gig by planes, trains and automobiles. Not forgetting bus, coach, boats or even on foot. Every gig begins with the comic's arrival which might mean erasing nightmare journeys to and from venues. In comedy it's not the journey that's important - it's getting to the destination.

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