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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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Travis Jay Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Travis Jay

Friday 5th November 2021

He's about to do his biggest show yet, at the Bloomsbury Theatre, but why does Travis Jay still wince at one trophy presentation?

Hat Trick Productions logo. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Pro

Hat Trick Sitcom Script Competition: An introduction

Wednesday 3rd November 2021

Ahead of the exciting Hat Trick Sitcom Geeks Script Competition, here's a blog explaining the tone of show that the competition will be looking for.

Jon Petrie Pro

Jon Petrie announces BBC Comedy commissioning team

Wednesday 3rd November 2021

Jon Petrie, the new Director of BBC Comedy, has announced his new commissioning team.

That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC Features

Spy spoofs

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

As James Bond takes over the big screen again in the eagerly-anticipated and much-delayed caper No Time To Die, we couldn't help but think back to some of the myriad spoofs of the genre - and indeed at times Bond specifically - that British comedy has provided us with.

Dave Bibby. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Dave Bibby

Tuesday 2nd November 2021

Which early injury helped Dave Bibby's acting career? Clue: think Roger Moore...

Joe Lycett People

Joe Lycett talks about his family tree

Monday 1st November 2021

Joe Lycett talks about taking part in genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #32: One Corpse Too Many

Monday 1st November 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Shouldn't we be the ones laughing?

Both Ends Meet. Dora Page (Dora Bryan). Copyright: ITV Features

Comedy Chronicles: Recalling Dora - The comedy triumphs of Dora Bryan

Sunday 31st October 2021

Graham McCann examines the legacy of the late, great Dora Bryan.

Breaking The News. Lauren Mackay Pro

Breaking The News writing tips

Friday 29th October 2021

Breaking The News producer Lauren Mackay offers some tips on how to be successful writing for the topical comedy show.

Breaking The News. Image shows from L to R: Chris Quilietti, Des Clarke, Lauren Mackay, David Flynn Pro

Breaking The News: Behind-the-scenes on the topical comedy show

Friday 29th October 2021

We talk to the producers behind Breaking The News, the hit BBC Scotland topical radio and TV format that you can write for. Discover how they put the show together, and how to get involved.

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