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Four Lions. Image shows from L to R: Waj (Kayvan Novak), Hassan (Arsher Ali), Omar (Riz Ahmed), Barry (Nigel Lindsay) Features

Comedies featuring cryptocurrencies

Monday 10th July 2023

A look at a few instances of British comedy to have featured cryptocurrency in some form or other.

Hi-De-Hi!. Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Welcome to 1959, campers - Hi-De-Hi!

Sunday 9th July 2023

Running for eight series, two stage shows, and making household names of its stars, we look at the enduring popularity of hit 1980s' comedy Hi-De-Hi!.

Anthony Irvine People

Cool as ice - a chat with The Iceman

Saturday 8th July 2023

As his book Melt It! is published and he launches an exhibition of his artwork, we chat to Anthony Irvine, better known as The Iceman, who was something of a legend on the alternative comedy circuit.

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Meeting a producer for the first time

Friday 7th July 2023

Meeting new producers is part and parcel of being a comedy writer. Here is some dos and don'ts to bear in mind for when you are offered a meeting.

Chris Grace Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris Grace

Friday 7th July 2023

He's taking on the Fringe as Scarlett Johansson - but will it be Chris Grace's Endgame?

Dan Tiernan. Credit: Drew Forsyth Pro

Dan Tiernan on why you should take part in the BBC New Comedy Awards

Thursday 6th July 2023

It's the final week to enter the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023. As the deadline approaches, we thought it would be a great time to chat to last year's winner, Dan Tiernan, to find out how he approached the competition.

The Kumars At No. 42. Image shows from L to R: Ummi (Meera Syal), Sanjeev Kumar (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Dad (Vincent Ebrahim), Mum (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #261

Wednesday 5th July 2023

This quiz features topics including Harry Hill's TV Burp, My Hero, The Kumars At No. 42, The Infinite Monkey Cage and more.

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The Secret Reviewer #52: Network Failure

Tuesday 4th July 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Schmoozing is overrated.

Luke Rollason. Credit: Danny Fitzpatrick Live

Random 8: Luke Rollason

Tuesday 4th July 2023

Danger plugs, Blu-tack fails and a priest flirtation: Luke Rollason takes the eight question challenge.

Richard Wattis Features

Comedy Chronicles: Well, really! - The crafty art of Richard Wattis

Sunday 2nd July 2023

Comedy Chronicles shines a light on one of British comedy's most reliable faces, prolific supporting actor Richard Wattis, known for a plethora of roles in officialdom.

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