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This page lists all the articles, interviews and other features BCG has published. There are more than 4,000 articles to read in this section.   RSS feed

  • Comedy Chronicles
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  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
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  • Rogue Pun
  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
May To December. Image shows from L to R: Zoe Angell (Eve Matheson), Alec Callendar (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Cinema Verity Features

Financial favours and mischief in British comedy: A guide to age-gap dating

Thursday 27th February 2025

A brief look at the place of age-gap romances and their roles in British comedy.

The House logo. Credit: BCG Pro

The House: notes on notes

Thursday 27th February 2025

Micheál Jacob discusses script notes - all writers get them!

Image shows left to right: Terry Gilliam, Neil Innes, Eric Idle, Terry Jones Features

The influence of UK comedies on the entertainment industry

Thursday 27th February 2025

British comedy is so influential its impact can be felt on a wide range of forms of entertainment across the globe.

One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #346

Wednesday 26th February 2025

How's your knowledge of 1990s comedy? We start off asking about a forthcoming day.

Person typing on a laptop Pro

The first draft

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Some advice on writing the first draft of your script and combatting some of the problems that every writer faces on occasion.

Angela Barnes. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: Angela Barnes

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Band Aid, Beryl the Peril, and the Battle of Hastings: Angela Barnes tackles the ultimate eight-question test.

Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) Pro

Is British humour the UK's Trump card?

Monday 24th February 2025

Fresh analysis of television viewing in continental Europe has underlined the international appeal of British humour.

Image shows left to right: Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe Features

Comedy Chronicles: The Great Tiddlywinks Caper - Goons, Royals and Cambridge games

Sunday 23rd February 2025

The story of the time The Royal Family asked The Goons to represent them in a game of tiddlywinks against the University of Cambridge.

Jena Friedman Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jena Friedman

Friday 21st February 2025

Back in London with her most personal show yet, Jena Friedman plays us the greatest toddler heckle, ever.

Tom Short Pro

The mechanics of laughter

Thursday 20th February 2025

Pro member and stand-up comedian Tom Short discusses the mechanics of laughter.

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