About The British Comedy Guide

British Comedy Guide Welcome to The British Comedy Guide (aka BCG / Comedy.co.uk) - a vast reference website devoted to the world of British comedy, both past and present. Created by fans for fans, this site contains hundreds of thousands of pages packed full of information, opinion and detail, plus plenty to entertain: to read, hear and watch.

The ultimate intention of this website is to be a definitive guide to every British film, television and radio comedy to have been produced, plus to have 100% coverage of all the live events happening around the country. We like to dream big! We'll might not make it (many early productions were either never recorded or have been lost, for example), but we'll do our best with everything else.

Here are just a small selection of the things you can find on this website:

Guide

Guides

Detailed information about many British TV, radio and film comedies (new and old). We aim for 100% coverage of all current TV & radio, and are working through the archive.

Features

Features

Our features section contains plenty to read and watch, including the latest videos, competitions, feature articles and interviews with actors, writers & comedians.

News

News

Check out our news area to read about the latest significant developments in the world of British comedy. We are first to many stories and carry a number of exclusives.

Live

Live Coverage

The 'Live' section of our site features reviews, news, previews and interviews from the UK's vibrant comedy club circuit and theatres.

Forums

Message Board

Our forums are full of lively discussion about British comedy shows, and a useful sharing resource for those that have got something to ask or say.

Shop

Merchandise Shop

We are busy building up a catalogue of DVDs and other items related to British comedy shows and comedians - search the database to find items of interest.

Make It

'Make It'

An area of our website for those interested in making comedy, whether it be performing, writing, producing or directing. Tips, insight, opportunities and more.

Podcasts

Podcasts

The BCG is now known as one of the UK's most prolific independent podcast publishers. We distribute a number of funny shows for free, and are often in the iTunes charts.

Twitter

External Stuff

We also operate outside of Comedy.co.uk. Get our popular newsletters in your inbox, receive daily news and DVD updates via Twitter, and 'Like' us on Facebook

We'd like to thank you for visiting The British Comedy Guide. We hope you find our site useful and interesting, and will come back as we continue to add new features.

If you have any comments, questions or feedback do please get in touch

Background

British Sitcom GuideThe British Comedy Guide started life in 2003 as a small website called The British Sitcom Guide. Back then we consisted of just a few brief amateur pages about Fawlty Towers, Blackadder and a few other sitcoms. In the decade since, and with the help of numerous contributors, it has grown into the beast you see before you now.

Mark founded the website, and still acts as the day-to-day Editor. However, he doesn't work alone. Co-editor Aaron looks after many areas of the site and heads up all archive comedy coverage; and Ian offers invaluable assistance, primarily as curator of our TV & radio schedule.

We also have a team of regular columnists, including Si Hawkins, Anna Lowman and Jay Richardson - plus an extremely generous group of volunteers who have contributed guides to older comedies. If you'd like to get involved, do please find out more about how to contribute

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The latest features on our website - interviews, competitions, articles and more.

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New ITV B&B comedy drama

New ITV B&B comedy drama

ITV has ordered a comedy drama from the creator of CBBC's Sadie J, set around a B&B in Margate. Read

New company wants pitches

New company wants pitches

Wildseed Studios, a new production company, is investing up to £10,000 into each of 50 new projects. Read

Two Ronnies documentary

Two Ronnies documentary

GOLD will air The Two Ronnies Spectacle, a three part documentary series about the famous double act. Read

Michael McIntyre's new show

Michael McIntyre's new show

Michael McIntyre is being lined-up to host a comedy entertainment show featuring a mix of formats. Read

Mummy's Boys sitcom

Mummy's Boys sitcom

A sitcom called Mummy's Boys, about two brothers looking after their young sibling, is to be piloted. Read

David Baddiel's tech sitcom

David Baddiel's tech sitcom

David Baddiel is working on Sit.com, a new Channel 4 sitcom about a technology-addicted family. Read

ITV2 orders Fake Reaction 2

ITV2 orders Fake Reaction 2

ITV2 has ordered 10 more episodes of Fake Reaction, the comedy format hosted by Matt Edmondson. Read

Birds Of A Feather is back

Birds Of A Feather is back

ITV is reportedly reviving Birds Of A Feather, the BBC's hit 1990s sitcom. It's ordered 8 new episodes. Read

Video: Absolutely reunite

Video: Absolutely reunite

Stoneybridge! Here's footage of the team behind hit 1990s sketch show Absolutely performing Radio 4. Watch

John Lloyd podcast

John Lloyd podcast

In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard Herring interviews producer and writer John Lloyd. Details

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front talks about being part of Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, and her other comedy work too. Read

Eddie Izzard podcast

Eddie Izzard podcast

A great podcast interview with Eddie Izzard. The stand-up star talks about his street performing years. Listen

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... Read

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

The trailer for the brand new Alan Partridge movie is here. Check it out. Time to get excited? Watch

Smack the Pony to return?

Smack the Pony to return?

The Smack The Pony sketch show stars are to pitch the idea of it returning 10 years after it last aired. Read

See Also

Contribute

Contribute

Details on how to write for this website - we're always looking for passionate fans.

Advertising

Advertising

Find out how to advertise your product or event to hundreds of thousands of fans.

Merchandise Disclaimer

Merchandise Disclaimer

Some small print about the product listings featured on this website.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

More details on how we use and store any personal details provided to us.

Terms of Use

Terms of Use

The rules which govern your use of this website, plus other legal small print.

Overview

Overview

See a summary of all the things you can find on this website.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Get in touch with the BCG team via email.