Ian Stone: From 'Buzzcocks' to 'Rainbow', and the Challenges of Comedy Writing

Ian Stone co-wrote a sketch for Rainbow — and it got surprisingly wild. Ian Stone is a comedian and writer known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on contemporary issues, a veteran of the UK comedy scene with appearances including Never Mind the Buzzcocks and a career spanning stand-up, television, and writing.How he tackles divisive topics on stage — and why some of his older material feels oddly current right nowWhy Billy Connolly's legendary Parkinson appearances represent the absolute height the form can reachThe genius of Ronnie Barker's comic delivery in Porridge — and why it still holds up completelyWhat it was really like appearing on Never Mind the Buzzcocks — and the challenges of writing books versus turning up on televisionConnect with Ian here:InstagramFacebookOriginally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.Find us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.