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Sykes. Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes). Copyright: BBC

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Comedy Rewind: Sublime sibling silliness in Sykes

Sunday 17th September 2023

For this week's Comedy Rewind, we revisit the farcical fun of Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques in long-running sitcom Sykes.

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Should you hire a publicist?

Friday 15th September 2023

In this piece, we talk through the importance of publicity. Should you hire a PR?

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Ben Target

Friday 15th September 2023

In a special extended edition of FGWG2, Ben Target on working with the late Adam Brace on the Soho-bound LORENZO, one weirdly clingy punter, and getting arrested by New Zealand's anti-terror police.

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Directing comedy: reaction shots

Thursday 14th September 2023

When shooting comedy, reaction shots are key to a satisfying and funny finished product. We discuss them here.

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3 ways to make your first page pop

Wednesday 13th September 2023

Getting the first page of your script right is crucial. Here are some tips.

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

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Fawlty Towers Quiz

Wednesday 13th September 2023

Do you think you can remember lots about this classic sitcom? Here's a set of challenging questions to test you...

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Kate Berlant, Tom Ballard, Bill O'Neill, David McSavage - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 12th September 2023

London's comedy scene returns with a bang in September: LA-based clown Bill O'Neill presents his hit show The Amazing Banana Brothers and Kate Berlant starts her month-long residency at Soho Theatre. Plus: Australian Tom Ballard and Irish veteran David McSavage.