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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

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John Hastings. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John Hastings - again!

Friday 17th February 2023

He's turned a tough few years into top comedy, now John Hastings tackles the rigours of FGWG2.

A laughing child Pro

Finding the funny in your sitcom

Wednesday 15th February 2023

A guide to the origin of jokes in narrative comedy writing.

Mark Bell. Credit: Andy Devonshire Pro

My Comedy Career: Mark Bell

Wednesday 15th February 2023

Theatrical director Mark Bell's latest work, Windfall, is currently running at the Southwark Playhouse. He took time out from rehearsals to spill the secrets from his line of work.

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV Quiz

Red Dwarf Quiz

Wednesday 15th February 2023

As the iconic sci-fi sitcom turns 35, we've a special anniversary quiz to celebrate its legacy.

Sara Barron Live

Catherine Cohen, Sara Barron, Celya AB - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 14th February 2023

This month's live comedy adventuring includes returning Netflix star Catherine Cohen, acerbic American Sara Barron and French newcomer Celya AB.

Peter Richardson TV

Peter Richardson interview

Monday 13th February 2023

With The Comic Strip Presents having just marked its 40th anniversary and some celebratory events lined up at Slapstick Festival, we chat to the series' creative powerhouse, Peter Richardson, about the celebrated satires, their legacy and the future.

Generic picture of a microphone Features

The tight-knit comedy circuit

Monday 13th February 2023

The British comedy circuit is huge, but surprisingly tight-knit.

Open All Hours. Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: A nation of comedy shopkeepers

Sunday 12th February 2023

Imagine a high street, in some parallel but very-near dimension, where some of the greatest names of British comedy are in fact the proprietors and landlords of each establishment...

Hatty Ashdown Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Hatty Ashdown

Friday 10th February 2023

As she prepares to re-open The Worry Drawer, Hatty Ashdown recalls that time she lived in a cupboard.

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Image shows left to right: Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter), Jimmy Anderson (Geoffrey Palmer) Pro

Joke structures

Friday 10th February 2023

Certain tried and tested jokes structures have evolved over time, and some knowledge of the rudiments of their forms can be helpful to comedy writers. We look at some of the structures in this article.

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