An Evening of

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Comedian, broadcast historian and British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out) Paul Kerensa presents this one-man ‘stand-up history’ show that informs, educates but above all entertains about the BBC’s origins.

Relive the 1920s with tales, clips and landmark re-enactments: the first BBC broadcast, the first children’s, drama, music and more. Hear of forgotten pioneers, from WW1 DJ Gertrude Donisthorpe to the first BBC children’s character: Susan the blue cat with yellow spots.

As a comedian Paul won ITV’s Take the Mike, and regularly broadcasts on Radio 2 Breakfast Show’s Pause for Thought.

“Paul has a brilliant way of bringing these stories to life. I’ve worked in radio for decades but didn’t know any of this tale of how broadcasting began.” – review of Paul’s podcast The British Broadcasting Century

“A brilliant writer, fantastic communicator, deep thinker, philosopher and extremely decent bloke.” – Chris Evans