You can see some of Britain's finest comedy talents for free at the recording of TV and radio shows - as well as getting a sneak peak at forthcoming programmes.

Tickets are now available for the following shows. When booking by e-mail, please state which show you wish to attend, the date and the number of tickets you require (four is usually the maximum) as well as your full name, address and daytime telephone number. Sometimes shows have minimum age limits, so check if in doubt.

Please note that you should apply for tickets by clicking the links in the copy (either in blue or underlined). Do not email Chortle, we have nothing to do with these recordings and will not respond to any emails about them.

My Hero

James Dreyfus from Gimme Gimme Gimme takes over the role of Thermoman in this BBC One comedy.

Recording is on Tuesday October 18, Wednesday October 26, Sunday November 6, Sunday November 13, Friday December 2, Friday December 9, Friday December 16 and Friday December 23.

It's at the Teddington Studios, doors at 7pm, and it's for over-16s only

For tickets call 0208 532 2770 or email frances@clappers-tickets.co.uk

The IT Crowd

The new Channel 4 comedy written and directed by Graham Linehan, who also wrote Father Ted and co-wrote Black Books

The show stars Richard Ayoade as Moss (previously seen in Garth Merenghi), Chris O'Dowd as Roy and Katherine Parkinson as Jenis and is set in the I.T. department of a large corporation.

Recording is at 7.30pm on Fridays October 14 to November 17 at Teddington Studios, South West London. The age limit is 16 years and upwards.

For tickets contact Clappers on 020 8532 2770 or email frances@clappers-tickets.co.uk

OFI Sunday

Chris Evans returns in a new, live entertainment show on Sunday nights for ITV1.

Featuring live music, celebrity guests, and the chance for the audience to win prizes, the show is designed to give everyone a real lift before the working week starts.

Filming will take place in London on Sunday nights during November and December.

For free tickets email audience@umtv.tv or call 020 7428 5752

Clement Doesn't Live Here Any More

A new sitcom for Radio 4. Clement never achieved much in life, but he always assumed death would be an end to the misery. When he returns as a ghost, still overweight yet even more anonymous, he discovers a whole new world of humiliation. 'Clement' is the first comedy to imagine in detail, the social awkwardness, the boredom and the day-to-day indignity of the disembodied sprit. And the torment of those who have to live with him.

Starring Richard Ridings (Fat Friends, Common As Muck) and Steve Furst (Little Britain), Clement will be recording at The Cochrane Theatre in London on Sundays October 9 to 23 at 7.30pm.

For tickets, visit: www.sroaudiences.com

Other links

The BBC ticket unit handles audience tickets for a host of TV and radio shows. Click here to visit their home page.ApplauseStore offers free audience sitcom for loads of comedy, music, chat, sitcom and entertainment programmes, as do Standing Room Only and LostinTV. TVRecordings.com handles all the Avalon-produced comedy shows