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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.

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.

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.

Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #202

Wednesday 11th May 2022

Peep Show, Fawlty Towers, On The Buses, Mock The Week and The Iron Maiden are amongst the comedies we're going to quiz you about this time.

Live

Random 8: Paul Kerensa

Tuesday 10th May 2022

He's currently touring the BBC's lesser-told origin story, but why is Paul Kerensa jazz-club jealous?

TV

Josh Widdicombe on Hypothetical's return

Monday 9th May 2022

Hypothetical returns for a fourth series on Dave on Wednesday 18th May. Here, we talk to Josh Widdicombe about why James Acaster is "perfect" to present with, why he's not giving Ed Gamble any satisfaction, which comedian delivers the best Widdicombe whinge and what he's been up to with Nish Kumar.

Pro

The Secret Reviewer #38: The Heat is On

Friday 6th May 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is the energy crisis killing the stand-up circuit?

Pro

My Comedy Career: Yiannis Vassilakis

Friday 6th May 2022

Over the last year, actor, writer and producer Yiannis Vassilakis has been releasing consistently great online sketches. Here're his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.

Pro

Co-writing

Thursday 5th May 2022

Embarking on a new writing partnership? Wondering about how group dynamics work? Have a read...

Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #201

Wednesday 4th May 2022

BCG message board regular Alfred J Kipper has written this week's questions. His chosen topics include Peter Sellers, Wolfie Smith and Not The Nine O'Clock News.