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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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Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz: Hancock's Half Hour

Wednesday 6th July 2022

Hancock's Half Hour launched on TV in July 1956. To mark this, BCG message board regular and Tony Hancock fan Hercules Grytpype Thynne has written this quiz.

Ania Magliano Live

Random 8: Ania Magliano

Tuesday 5th July 2022

Before her Ventnor and Edinburgh Fringe shows, Ania Magliano waxes lyrical about a historic homburg and mighty Boots.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #40: Off-Duty Calls

Friday 1st July 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does being a critic kill the fun?

Melissa Stephens Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Melissa Stephens

Friday 1st July 2022

From big US TV to a debacle on NYE, Melissa Stephens talks us through her swings and roundabouts.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #209

Wednesday 29th June 2022

In Dad's Army, how does Sergeant Wilson often teasingly test Captain Mainwaring? That's one of the questions this time.

Sitcom Mission 2010: Thunderer Pro

Why you should write a play

Tuesday 28th June 2022

Writing a sitcom? Have you thought about staging a play? Working through the drafting process, collaborating with actors, and hearing an audience react will be hugely beneficial to you.

Mark Evans Live

The Bleak Expectations of Mark Evans

Sunday 26th June 2022

Hit Radio 4 comedy Bleak Expectations is back - but now on stage. We chat to writer Mark Evans about adapting his beloved Dickensian spoof for a live theatrical experience.

Sid James Features

Comedy Chronicles: The ITV Job - The day when the BBC almost lost British comedy

Sunday 26th June 2022

Graham McCann's column charts a fascinating 'what if' moment in British television comedy history: a fork in the road that had consequences of epic proportions in either direction.

Generic picture of a woman with her thumbs up Pro

5 ways to make writing your sitcom easier

Thursday 23rd June 2022

Writing situation comedy is hard. There are, happily, plenty of things you can do to make writing your sitcom easier, giving yourself the best chance of successfully completing a solid first draft.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love, Sophie Duker Features

Going for Gold

Wednesday 22nd June 2022

Taskmaster is a compelling competition - but could it be sport?

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