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Lucy Lumsden Pro

From the horse's mouth: insights from Lucy Lumsden

Monday 13th January 2025

Chris Head shares insider advice from TV comedy producer and commissioner Lucy Lumsden.

Jack Hobbs Features

Comedy Chronicles: Mr Hobbs takes a vacation - When it all backfired for Jack Hobbs

Sunday 12th January 2025

Poor Jack Hobbs. The hilarious but embarrassing tale of what happened to the publisher of comedians' books on a train to Walton-on-Thames has been immortalised thanks to many retellings by his friend Spike Milligan.

Image shows left to right: Denis Norden, Frank Muir. Credit: BBC Pro

An absolute joke

Friday 10th January 2025

We consider jokes, in the context of our Gag-a-Week competition and beyond.

Hold On To Your Butts. Image shows left to right: Laurence Pears, Jack Baldwin. Credit: Mark Senior Features

Rogue Pun: Big beasts, small cast - Jurassic Park pastiche Hold On To Your Butts bestrides the UK

Friday 10th January 2025

Huge dinosaurs recreated by two actors and a foley artist - how did Jurassic Park parody Hold On To Your Butts get off the ground?

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #70: Living the dream

Thursday 9th January 2025

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Even the biggest stages can bring you down to earth.

Ania Magliano Live

Ania Magliano Q&A: Contraceptive coils, celebrity breakups and teeth

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Ania Magliano talks about the inspiration for the content of her new tour show, what her creative process is like, and more.

Breaking The News, DMs Are Open, Noising Up, The Skewer Pro

Your comedy career

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Writer and Pro member Dan Sweryt offers some useful advice on building and maintaining your comedy career.

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #339

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Wild animals crop up regularly in British comedy. Here is a quiz themed around them.

Big Deal Features

Big Deal: the comedy drama tackling gambling

Tuesday 7th January 2025

A look at Big Deal, the 1980s comedy drama that explored the theme of gambling addiction.

Claudia Trentino Live

Random 8: Claudia Trentino

Tuesday 7th January 2025

The recently crowned New (Old) Act of the Year, Claudia Trentino talks Potter snubs, love via the Yellow Pages and why Strictly may never call.

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