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  • Comedy Chronicles
  • Comedy Rewind
  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
  • Circuit Training
  • Rogue Pun
  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
Image shows left to right: Sullivan Brown, Rosie Nicholls, Grubby Little Mitts Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Grubby Little Mitts

Friday 16th May 2025

Heading to Soho with Eyes Closed, Mouths Open, Grubby Little Mitts take us back through their messy pasts.

Stand out Pro

How to succeed in the British comedy industry

Thursday 15th May 2025

Succeeding in the British comedy industry is challenging, but far from impossible. Somebody has to, so why shouldn't you?

Tim Reid Pro

My Comedy Career: Tim Reid

Wednesday 14th May 2025

Car Share and Meet The Richardsons writer Tim Reid talks about the benefits of comedy writing courses and building up a constant source of potential material.

The League Of Gentlemen. Herr Lipp (Steve Pemberton). Credit: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #357

Wednesday 14th May 2025

A quiz about times that European languages have appeared in British comedy. It's a fun one!

Alex Mitchell. Credit: DTM Images Live

Random 8: Alex Mitchell

Tuesday 13th May 2025

Preparing to help launch Sunderland's Spacebar Comedy Club, Alex Mitchell reveals an O Briain debacle, his formative TV crush and whether Richard Madeley is human.

This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper) Pro

Rooting your sitcom

Tuesday 13th May 2025

We explain the importance of rooting your sitcom in reality. Don't be generic, be authentic and precise!

BBC Comedy Association Pro

Creating great comedy characters

Monday 12th May 2025

Here are some elements to consider when creating your comedy characters.

Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan Features

Comedy Rewind: Buckle up and Smack The Pony

Sunday 11th May 2025

In this week's Comedy Rewind, we revisit Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips's sketch show Smack The Pony.

Karen Dunbar Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Karen Dunbar

Friday 9th May 2025

Currently taking on all of Scotland, Karen Dunbar talks karaoke digs, DJ kicks and dour soccer stars.

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) Pro

The importance of jokes

Thursday 8th May 2025

We discuss the importance of jokes in your sitcom scripts.

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