Do the Right Thing (podcast)

Do the Right Thing
Presentation
Hosted byDanielle Ward
StarringMichael Legge, Margaret Cabourn-Smith
GenreComedy
Production
ProductionBen Walker
No. of episodes53
Publication
Original release2 August 2011 –
22 December 2019
Ratings5/5 Edit this on Wikidata
Related
WebsiteOfficial Website

Do the Right Thing was a comedy panel show podcast featuring host Danielle Ward, and team captains Michael Legge and Margaret Cabourn-Smith. The show was produced by Ben Walker. The show consisted of seven series and four specials.[1] The final episode was the 2019 Christmas special. Danielle Ward confirmed that the show would not be returning after the COVID-19 pandemic, as she had retired from live performance.[2]

Format

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Two teams of two comedians compete to "do the right thing in any situation". Each show comprises four rounds:

  • The Importance of Being Right
  • Agony
  • Ask the Expert
  • Do the Wrong Thing

Other media

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A TV pilot episode, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was recorded by Channel 4 in 2016.[3]

Awards

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  • Bronze, Best Internet Programme, Sony Radio Academy Awards, 2012.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Guide, British Comedy (2019-11-23). "Do The Right Thing". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  2. ^ @captainward (October 1, 2021). "Afraid not. I have retired from live performance" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Claudia Winkleman hosts Do The Right Thing TV pilot". British Comedy Guide. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Sony Radio Academy awards winners". The Guardian. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
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