Arthur Smith's Balham Bash
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Arthur Smith's Balham Bash is a comedy and music show hosted by Arthur Smith
and recorded at his own house in Balham
, London
. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4
in July 2009,It features both stand-up comedy
and musical acts. Other than Smith, the only other regular on the show is Pippa Evans
, performing as singer-songerwriter Loretta Maine.
Arthur Smith (comedian)
Brian Arthur John Smith is an English alternative comedian and writer. He was born in Bermondsey, South London, brother to Richard Smith...
and recorded at his own house in Balham
Balham
Balham is a district of London, EnglandBalham can also refer to:*Balham, Ardennes, a commune in France*Balham station, railway and tube station in Balham, London*Balaam, a Biblical figure...
, London
London
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. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
in July 2009,It features both stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
and musical acts. Other than Smith, the only other regular on the show is Pippa Evans
Pippa Evans
Pippa Evans is a British comedian, known for her work in character and improvisational comedy.Having studied Drama and Theatre Arts at Birmingham University, she became a member of Scratch improvisation comedy troupe, and appeared in Newsrevue, a topical comedy show at London's Canal Cafe Theatre...
, performing as singer-songerwriter Loretta Maine.