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Jessie Cave's tips for hosting a book club

Jessie Cave's tips for hosting a book club

Jessie Cave, who is performing her unique comedy show in London soon, provides a guide to hosting a book club.

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Lee Evans Monsters - 51 date 2014 stand-up tour

Lee Evans Monsters - 51 date 2014 stand-up tour

Lee Evans has announced Monsters, a 51 date arena tour of the UK and Ireland which will kick off in August 2014. Read

Paul Kerensa - Heckled by God

Paul Kerensa - Heckled by God

Comedian and writer Paul Kerensa's new book is about stand-up and religion. To address the issue of these two things coming together, here he imagines a gig with God in the audience... Read

Marcel Lucont interview

Marcel Lucont interview

Published 30th April

Marcel Lucont - the French raconteur and stand-up comedian - tells us a few home truths about our country. Read

Eddie Pepitone interview

Eddie Pepitone interview

Published 29th April

US comedy's answer to The Hulk, mild-mannered Eddie Pepitone turns into a vein-popping rage monster on stage - and it's made him the hottest ticket in town. Trust me to upset him. Read

Be a judge for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013

Be a judge for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013

Published 23rd April

Fancy helping to pick the winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013? If so, here's how you can apply to be on the panel... Read

Over 60 comedians to perform at Latitude Festival 2013

Over 60 comedians to perform at Latitude Festival 2013

Published 22nd April

Latitude Festival, which takes place in Suffolk in July, has announced a huge line-up of comedy talent. Over 60 acts will appear, including stars like Sean Lock and Adam Buxton. Read

Machynlleth Comedy Festival - Preview interview

Machynlleth Comedy Festival - Preview interview

Published 22nd April

Henry Widdicombe, who organises the Machynlleth Comedy Festival in Wales, talks to BCG about what visitors can expect. Read

Free comedy festival in London - April 2013

Free comedy festival in London - April 2013

Published 19th April

The organiser of a free week of comedy shows in London from the 22nd to 28th April 2013 explains the idea behind The Angel Comedy Festival... Read

Udderbelly Comedy Festival 2013 launches in London

Udderbelly Comedy Festival 2013 launches in London

Published 12th April

The Udderbelly Festival returns to London's Southbank today for its fifth year. Between now and the 14th July 2013 lots of comedy shows can be found in the iconic purple cow venue. Read


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About Time - Trailer

About Time - Trailer

The trailer for the new movie written by Richard Curtis. It's a romantic comedy featuring some time travel. Watch

Pub Landlord Movie?

Pub Landlord Movie?

Al Murray has revealed he wishes to make a film featuring his pub landlord character. Full story here: Read

The British Film Collection

The British Film Collection

A look at the impresive Spring & Summer 2013 comedy titles from The British Film DVD collection. Read

Mock The Week - Series 12

Mock The Week - Series 12

Mock The Week will be back in June - and will now be filmed in HD. Here's details on what to expect. Read

Video: Mr Nazi

Video: Mr Nazi

Did you used to read the Mr Men books? If so, do you remember the adventures of bad Mr Nazi? Watch

Video: Bad Date

Video: Bad Date

A BBC Comedy sketch. Ever been on a bad date? Ever dated a dog? This committed Christian has... Watch

Father Ted - Every Drink

Father Ted - Every Drink

A video featuring every utterance of the word 'drink' in Father Ted. Try and keep count - it's hard! Watch

Galton & Simpson honoured

Galton & Simpson honoured

Celebrated writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are to be honoured with a blue plaque unveiling in June. Read

Look Of Love interviews

Look Of Love interviews

A video of the cast of The Look Of Love, including star Steve Coogan, talking about the new Soho-set film. Watch