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British Comedy Quiz #239

Wednesday 1st February 2023

Who runs the coffee shop in Blackadder? Where did Captain Hans Geering go? How did David Brent finally make his staff laugh? What did Arthur Tolcher play? Those questions, and more.

Features

Comedy Chronicles: One sitcom did 'ave 'em - The strangely short career of Raymond Allen

Sunday 29th January 2023

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, but for writer Raymond Allen it was almost his only success a comedy writer. Normally sitcoms flop and writers flourish - so why the near-opposite here?

Pro

All about the BBC Comedy Collective

Friday 27th January 2023

As the BBC's inaugural Comedy Collective application window reaches its final weekend, we have an exclusive Q&A with Commissioning Editor Emma Lawson and Assistant Commissioning Editor Emma Barnard about the scheme, why it's been created, and what the BBC is looking for.

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Writers: Coming to Big Comedy Conference? You should be!

Friday 27th January 2023

Why should you bother coming to the Big Comedy Conference? Dave Cohen has some thoughts. Also: news of an extra bonus if you live near London or are planning to stay overnight - a Sunday workshop.

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Everyone Else Burns creators Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor talk comedy writing

Friday 27th January 2023

Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor are the creators of Channel 4's doomsday cult sitcom Everyone Else Burns. In this interview they talk about the process of writing and working together, being in a writers' room with Armando Iannucci, and more.

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Selling yourself

Friday 27th January 2023

To make inroads in the comedy industry you'll need to present yourself in the best possible way - and get both yourself, and your work, out there.

Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alex Edelman

Friday 27th January 2023

Back for FGWG2 as he wows London's Menier Chocolate Factory, Alex Edelman reveals his big breakthrough and dream bill.

Film

The lesser-known comedies of Sidney James

Thursday 26th January 2023

Sid James is a much-loved figure in British comedy, but he appeared in many more films than the iconic Carry On series.

Pro

My Comedy Career: David Cantor

Wednesday 25th January 2023

David Cantor, who has written Jumping The Shark, a touring play inspired by some of the greatest comedy writing legends, talks through his career. He says discipline, positivity and having a thick skin are invaluable in this line of work.

Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #238

Wednesday 25th January 2023

Regulars will know what to expect here... increasingly hard questions to try and stop you gloating about a 10 out of 10 score.