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Comedy Chronicles: Duncan Wood - The maestro
Sunday 20th March 2022
Galton and Simpson are often credited as the writers who created the modern television sitcom; but if they were its scripted progenitors, then the mighty and prolific producer/director Duncan Wood was the parent of its technical language and stylistic form.
Comedy tastes survey results
Saturday 19th March 2022
We present the results of a survey conducted into tastes and preferences of comedy audiences in Britain.
First Gig Worst Gig: Esyllt Sears
Friday 18th March 2022
With A Lovely Time on the horizon, Esyllt Sears talks duck tales, heroic horse-herding and potential piercings.
Combatting writer's block
Thursday 17th March 2022
All but the most heightened, rarest of creative geniuses will experience writer's block - or at least admit to it. But how to get past that empty page, glaring, mockingly back at you? That is the real mark of a writer in control.
Standing Up For Ukraine: Benefit shows
Wednesday 16th March 2022
It's understandable to feel a bit hopeless right now, watching on as unfathomable horrors happen elsewhere in Europe. But you can lend a hand just by doing what comes naturally: watching comedy.
British Comedy Quiz #194
Wednesday 16th March 2022
One of this week's questions: In the first episode of Fawlty Towers, what is in Lord Melbury's suitcase?
The Partridge Family
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Alan's legacy lives on in lots of awkward everyday ways.
Random 8: Matt Parker
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Messing with maths next month at the resurrected Nine Lessons, Matt Parker talks volcanic disruption and a session with Brian May.
Samson Kayo & Jane Horrocks on Bloods Series 2
Monday 14th March 2022
As Bloods returns for Series 2, Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks talk about reprising their roles as paramedics Maleek and Wendy.
Giving your script a Perfect Page 1
Sunday 13th March 2022
Page 1 is arguably the most important of your entire script. Here's some advice on how to ensure your script starts with a perfect first page.