More Than Mostly Comedy

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David Ephgrave & Dan Graham interview acts who’ve appeared at their UK comedy & music club, Mostly Comedy. Previous MTMC guests include Rory Bremner, Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, Lucy Porter, Josh Widdicombe, Richard Herring and Arthur Smith.Episodes prior to 2025 hosted by Doggett & Ephgrave.

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Loose host banter and candid guest stories reveal the nerves, mishaps and backstage practicalities surrounding comedy performance.

More Than Mostly Comedy lets interviews grow out of the hosts' own loose, self-mocking exchanges. David Ephgrave and Dan Graham trade awkward links and minor corrections before giving guests room to talk, while earlier episodes pair Ephgrave with Glyn Doggett in much the same…

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A Henry Hoover backstage becomes your bonus act after Katherine Ryan's gig.

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  • to hear Reb Day talk through comedy competition nerves and her green-room coping strategy
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S03 Ep 21: Paul Daniels & Debbie McGeeApr 30, 2020

A loose, affectionate interview that moves from magic stories to the unexpected Wisbit origin.

This interview keeps Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee at the center, with the hosts leaning into jokes, quick resets, and clear enthusiasm for having them there.

S03 Ep 18: Arthur Smith and Jay CowleApr 30, 2020

A loose late-night chat with Arthur Smith that keeps its shaggy charm.

Episode 18 of More Than Mostly Comedy settles into an easy late-night rhythm, starting with a 1996 Bryan Adams guessing game before drifting into a relaxed interview with Arthur Smith. The fun is in how unforced it feels.

S03 Ep 17: Katherine Ryan and James RedmondApr 30, 2020

A loose, funny interview episode that turns backstage chaos into part of the charm.

Episode 17 opens with a playful magazine riddle and settles into a familiar interview setup, with Catherine Ryan and James Redmond both on the bill.

S01 Ep 1: Jay Foreman, Celia Pacquola, Paul Harry Allen, Duncan HartApr 28, 2020

A loose live-comedy snapshot where introductions, guest snippets, and shop talk stay pleasantly unpolished.

The premiere has the feel of a live comedy room snapshot. Doggett and F Grave introduce the show, fold in interview snippets, and keep things moving toward new material and gigging.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    S06 Ep 4: Reb Day

    Hidden gem

    More Than Mostly Comedy: S06 Ep 4: Reb Day follows Reb Day’s move from production work and primary-school teaching into stand-up comedy.

    Nov 18, 2025·49m·3 clips
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    S06 Ep 3: James Payton

    Oct 7, 2025·52m
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    S06 Ep 2: Tony Hawks

    Jun 25, 2025·51m
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    S06 Ep 1: Rosie Holt

    May 10, 2025·33m
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    S05 Ep6: Simon Day and Norman Lovett

    Sep 23, 2022·56m
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    S05 Ep5: Phil Cornwell and Jenny Collier

    Dec 22, 2021·59m
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    S05 Ep 4: James Acaster

    Nov 20, 2021·1h 18m
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    S05 Ep 3: Lynn Ruth Miller

    Jul 8, 2021·1h 33m
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    S05 Ep 2: Lucy Porter

    Jun 29, 2021·53m
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    S05 Ep 1: Isy Suttie

    Apr 12, 2021·1h 5m
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    S04 Ep 10: Josh Widdicombe

    Dec 4, 2020·1h 9m
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    S04 Ep 9: Anna Morris

    Jul 23, 2020·1h 46m
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    S04 Ep 8: Jan Ravens

    Jul 9, 2020·1h 6m
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    S04 Ep 7: Dan Renton Skinner

    Jul 4, 2020·55m
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    S04 Ep 6: Martin Trenaman

    Jun 28, 2020·1h 5m
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    S04 Ep 5: Bobby Davro

    Jun 18, 2020·1h 29m
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    S04 Ep 4: Mark Morriss

    Jun 13, 2020·1h 17m
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    S04 Ep3: Rory Bremner

    Jun 8, 2020·1h 17m
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    S04 Ep 2: Arthur Smith

    May 24, 2020·58m
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    S04 Ep 1: Kate Robbins and Norman Lovett

    May 10, 2020·48m
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    S03 Ep 21: Paul Daniels & Debbie McGee

    Hidden gem

    More Than Mostly Comedy skips ahead to episode 21 so it can get straight to Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee.

    Apr 30, 2020·52m·3 clips
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    S02 Ep 16: Sean Hughes and Luke Benson

    Apr 30, 2020·38m
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    S02 Ep 15: John Thomson and Nathaniel Metcalfe

    Apr 30, 2020·51m
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    S02 Ep 14: Ed Gamble and David Trent

    Apr 30, 2020·49m
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    S02 Ep 13: James Acaster

    Apr 30, 2020·25m
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    S02 Ep 12: Hattie Hayridge and Jay Foreman

    Apr 30, 2020·49m
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    S02 Ep 11: Kevin Eldon and Bec Hill

    Apr 30, 2020·27m
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    S02 Ep 10: Richard Herring and Matt Green

    Apr 30, 2020·42m
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    S02 Ep 9: Norman Lovett and Nish Kumar

    Apr 30, 2020·49m
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    S02 Ep 8: Phill Jupitus and Stuart Laws

    Apr 30, 2020·37m
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    S01 Ep 7: Spandex Ballet and Nathaniel Metcalfe

    Apr 30, 2020·36m
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    S01 Ep 6: WitTank and Joey Page

    Apr 30, 2020·35m
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    S01 Ep 5: Sean Hughes and Jay Foreman

    Apr 30, 2020·1h 6m
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    S01 Ep 4: Alex Lowe and Phil Kay

    Apr 30, 2020·31m
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    S01 Ep 3: Nick Helm, Richard Herring

    Apr 30, 2020·39m
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    S01 Ep 2: Norman Lovett, Sam Fletcher, Paul Sweeney, Duncan Hart

    Apr 30, 2020·51m
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    S03 Ep 17: Katherine Ryan and James Redmond

    Hidden gem

    The episode opens with a magazine joke that lands on “Just 17.” It then moves into two guest interviews, first with James Redmond and then with Catherine Ryan, while the hosts keep the tone loose and chatty.

    Apr 30, 2020·37m·2 clips
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    S03 Ep 18: Arthur Smith and Jay Cowle

    Hidden gem

    Episode 18 starts with a small quiz built around a Bryan Adams album from 1996 and a title that matches the number.

    Apr 30, 2020·42m·2 clips
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    S01 Ep 1: Jay Foreman, Celia Pacquola, Paul Harry Allen, Duncan Hart

    Hidden gem

    Doggett and F Grave open the first More Than Mostly Comedy episode with a warm hello and a little self-mockery.

    Apr 28, 2020·35m·2 clips