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All British Comedy Explained

Abigoliah Schamaun, Tom Salinsky

Booking Overview

A television-comedy analysis show that typically brings on occasional comedians, performers, and comedy scholars connected to the programs being examined. PR agencies could credibly pitch comedy creators, television historians, academic experts, and performers with first-hand experience of British comedy; booking difficulty is medium because guests need a strong subject-matter connection, though the show also features accessible professional experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 41

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 2.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

allbritishcomedy@gmail.com

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Host

Abigoliah Schamaun - Stand-up comedian and performer known for observational comedy and work across live performance and podcasting.

Tom Salinsky - Comedian, writer, director, and improviser associated with The Spontaneity Shop and comedy podcasting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional comedy performance experience, direct involvement with a featured television program, or established academic and historical expertise in comedy.
Required Achievements:  
Professional credits as a comedian, performer, voice artist, or puppeteer, Academic expertise in comedy performance or television history, First-hand experience creating or performing in notable comedy programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Nallon - Spitting Image, Puppetry, Performing The Voice Of Margaret Thatcher, And His Career In Comedy Performance.

Oliver Double - The Origins And Development Of The Sitcom On Both Sides Of The Atlantic, Including Hancock's Half Hour And I Love Lucy.

Laura Lexx - The Origins And Development Of The Sitcom, Including Hancock's Half Hour And I Love Lucy.

Recent Topics

Comedy, Television Comedy, British Comedy, Satire, Sitcoms

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
All British Comedy Explained
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3.3 Not the Nine O'Clock News Explained

October 08, 2026

All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky3.3: Not the Nine O’Clock News. Released 8 October 2026.An even earlier example of alternative comedy than The Young Ones, this took the moribund sketch comedy form and infused radical new life into it as well as kickstarting at least half a dozen comedy careers. We’re going to watch series three episode three and the final episode, series four episode six.Next time we’ll be watching Armando Iannucci’s blackly gripping The Th...

The Smothers Brothers - Bonus episode extract

September 30, 2026

Every month, our Patreon supporters at the £5 tier or above get a bonus episode and this month Abigoliah explains The Smothers Brothers to Tom. Enjoy the first 10 or so minutes and if you enjoy what you hear, why not consider becoming a member?Join via Patreon https://patreon.com/BritishComedyPodJoin via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AllBritishComedyExplained/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3.2 That Was The Week That Was Explained

September 24, 2026

All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky3.2: That Was the Week That Was. Released 17 September 2026.The granddaddy of television satire, this landmark show only ran for two series, but it utterly changed the face of television comedy, on both sides of the Atlantic. Most episodes have similar virtues and issues, but we’ve gone for series 1, episode 9.Next time we’ll look at the show that started it all, by which I mean this podcast, Not the Nine O’Clock News. After ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with All British Comedy Explained?

All British Comedy Explained is hosted by Abigoliah Schamaun and Tom Salinsky. Its publicly listed email is allbritishcomedy@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for All British Comedy Explained?

The publicly listed email for All British Comedy Explained: allbritishcomedy@gmail.com.

How many listeners does All British Comedy Explained have?

Podseeker estimates All British Comedy Explained reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for All British Comedy Explained?

All British Comedy Explained typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional comedy performance experience, direct involvement with a featured television program, or established academic and historical expertise in comedy. Common among recent guests: Professional credits as a comedian, performer, voice artist, or puppeteer; Academic expertise in comedy performance or television history; First-hand experience creating or performing in notable comedy programs. Recent guests include Steve Nallon, Oliver Double, and Laura Lexx.

How hard is it to get booked on All British Comedy Explained?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does All British Comedy Explained cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Television Comedy, British Comedy, Satire, and Sitcoms. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

allbritishcomedy@gmail.com

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