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]
| Do the Right Thing | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Danielle Ward |
| Starring | Michael Legge, Margaret Cabourn-Smith |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Production | |
| Production | Ben Walker |
| No. of episodes | 53 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 2 August 2011 – 22 December 2019 |
| Ratings | 5/5  |
| Related | |
| Website | Official Website |
Format edit
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 edit
A TV pilot episode, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was recorded by Channel 4 in 2016.[3]
Awards edit
- Bronze, Best Internet Programme, Sony Radio Academy Awards, 2012.[4]
References edit
- ^ Guide, British Comedy (2019-11-23). "Do The Right Thing". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ^ @captainward (October 1, 2021). "Afraid not. I have retired from live performance" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Claudia Winkleman hosts Do The Right Thing TV pilot". British Comedy Guide. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- ^ "Sony Radio Academy awards winners". The Guardian. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
External links edit
- Sawyer, Miranda (July 31, 2016). "The week in radio: Bringing Up Britain; Do the Right Thing; NPR One – review". the Guardian. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- Official website
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