Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes: A BBC Radio 4 Series

Ian Hislop takes a hilarious look at some of Britain's oldest jokes

The British are rather proud of their sense of humour - but where has that pride come from and what makes it unique?
With the help of contemporary comedians, scholars and an appetite for enduring humour, Ian Hislop tracks down the earliest examples of enduring British comedy tropes and jokes, and guides us through some of the vital elements that make up that most curious thing: the British sense of humour.
Join Ian as he begin...