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Tune-Up, No. 6: Maisie Adam on ripping up the comedy roadmap

Friday 3rd December 2021

With her first tour starting next year, Maisie Adam tells us how she made such rapid strides - by ignoring conventional comedy wisdom.

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The Secret Reviewer #33: The Life Sentence

Thursday 2nd December 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is live gigging still the biggest deal?

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British Comedy Quiz #180

Wednesday 1st December 2021

We start this quiz off with a fun Tony Hancock picture question.

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Random 8: Ola Labib

Tuesday 30th November 2021

Who was the Christmas Alien, and how did Ola Labib get an audience? We recall a close encounter.

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Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson introduce Britney

Monday 29th November 2021

Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson introduce their comedy pilot, Britney.

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Fine-tuning a gag and why it matters

Sunday 28th November 2021

Fine-tuning a joke is important because it can mean the difference between its success or failure, whether it "lands" and makes people laugh or not. It is also the difference between being a lazy hack and a real craftsperson of comedy. Here's some thoughts and tips on the topic...

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Comedy Rewind: The New Statesman

Sunday 28th November 2021

1987. Margaret Thatcher had just won her third General Election and two writers by the names of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran were about to team up with the pan-global phenomenon that was Rik Mayall, in order to create one of the most outrageous satires Britain had ever seen...

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Pojj

Friday 26th November 2021

Cigs, burgers and Orange-Gina - the Adventures in Pojjland stars talk us through their big gig moments.

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British Comedy Quiz #179

Wednesday 24th November 2021

We're going to predict you get 5 out of 10 on this week's selection. See if we're right?

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The origins of The Optimist

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Channel 4's first ever half-hour comedy series, The Optimist is being prepared for a crowd-funded DVD release. We find out about the show's origins from creator Richard Sparks.