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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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Jenan Younis Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jenan Younis

Friday 20th May 2022

The first Weapons of Mass Hilarity festival happens over the jubilee weekend: founder Jenan Younis tells us how she got there.

Checklist Pro

Goals

Wednesday 18th May 2022

Goals goals goals. All writers need something to aim for, but self-motivation in particular can be a strain. Here we look at setting and achieving goals in the creation of comedy.

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

British Comedy Quiz #203

Wednesday 18th May 2022

BCG reader Niki Walton has set this week's quiz, and she is asking about Desmond's, Red Dwarf actors, Ronnie Barker and more.

Yulia Pylyavskaya Live

Random 8: Yulia Pylyavskaya

Tuesday 17th May 2022

From Kyiv to London via Catalonia, Ukrainian comedian Yulia Pylyavskaya takes the eight-question challenge.

DMs Are Open. Image shows from L to R: Ali Shahalom, Athena Kugblenu Radio

Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official introduce DMs Are Open

Monday 16th May 2022

DMs Are Open is the new radio series showcasing comedy written by the public. Hosts Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official explain more in this interview...

Image shows from L to R: Sadia Azmat, Rajiv Karia Pro

DMs Are Open interview with producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia

Monday 16th May 2022

DMs Are Open, the new BBC Radio show which the public are invited to submit to, is now open for submissions. BCG Pro talked to producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia to find out more about what they're hoping to see in their inbox.

Meet the Commissioners panel at BBC Comedy Festival 2022 Pro

Broad / Family / Reputational / Young - BBC Comedy commissioning wishlist

Sunday 15th May 2022

A summary of the BBC's new comedy commissioning priorities. Have a read to find out about what kind of formats the BBC are looking for, and how they're changing their decision making processes in terms of categorisation, money and measuring success.

Harold Snoad Features

Comedy Chronicles: Harold Snoad - The next generation

Sunday 15th May 2022

After the likes of Sydney Lotterby and Duncan Wood created the grammar of the British television sitcom, producer/directors like David Croft and the under-sung Harold Snoad were part of the next generation who perfected and excelled at it.

Amy Matthews. Amy Matthews Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Amy Matthews

Friday 13th May 2022

Gearing up for Standon Calling, Amy Matthews talks curry/comedy crises, big flightless burgers and the joys of Monkey Barreling.

Jon Petrie Pro

Jon Petrie's BBC Comedy Festival speech

Wednesday 11th May 2022

The full text of BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie's speech at the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle.

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