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Random 8: Cally Beaton

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Colbert, Owen Meany and Madonna - Cally Beaton takes the eight-question test.

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Writing Funny

Friday 3rd March 2023

If you want to be a successful comedy writer, your scripts will have to be funny. There is no two ways about it. So, here is a checklist of "funny" that your script should ideally deliver...

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The Secret Reviewer #48: Good Question

Friday 3rd March 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: the best interviews are a tricky high-wire act.

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British Comedy Quiz #243

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Programmes involved this week in the questions include Gavin & Stacey, Lead Balloon, Murder Most Horrid and Last Of The Summer Wine. Good luck!

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Why TV needs sketch comedy

Monday 27th February 2023

With sketch output declining on television, comedy writer Andrew Dawson has written this compelling call for more shows to be commissioned.

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Comedy Chronicles: Utterly Buffery - The short but special comic career of Tony Buffery

Sunday 26th February 2023

A remarkable, acclaimed talent whose flirtations with comedy touched and influenced the likes of The Pythons, The Goodies and Clive James, this is the fascinating tale of neuropsychologist Tony Buffery.

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Comedians, bluffing and poker

Saturday 25th February 2023

Comedians are great liars - it's pretty much in the job description. So it's no wonder many enjoy card games like poker. But what is the art of bluffing?

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Exploring the 'fish out of water' sitcom

Friday 24th February 2023

The 'fish out of water' is a situation comedy construct that has seemingly fallen out of favour in recent years. But just because it isn't in vogue doesn't mean that it's not worth considering. We look at the format here.

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British Comedy Quiz #242

Wednesday 22nd February 2023

The test this time includes questions on Hi-De-Hi!, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, This Country, and more.

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Rogue Pun: Edy Hurst's Tour of the Worlds invades the UK. But still they come

Tuesday 21st February 2023

His show about Martian invaders was invaded at the Edinburgh Fringe, now Edy Hurst is doing a Tour of the Worlds. What are the Chances?