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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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Patrick Monahan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Patrick Monahan

Friday 3rd September 2021

He's playing Bedford's big Comedy in the Park on Friday evening - time for Patrick Monahan to take us through his epic first gig, and beyond.

2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC TV

2point4 Children at 30

Friday 3rd September 2021

As host of a new podcast dedicated to the classic 1990s comedy series, J.D. Collins assesses the appeal and uniqueness of 2point4 Children as it turns 30 years old.

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Ian Hislop on 60 years of Private Eye

Thursday 2nd September 2021

As Private Eye celebrates its 60th birthday, we chat to editor Ian Hislop about satire, his favourite memories from over thirty years of Have I Got News For You, and the strange status of Hollywood hairpieces.

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Punching Up vs Punching Down

Thursday 2nd September 2021

As a comedy writer or stand-up you may have heard the phrase "punch up, not down" or a variation thereof. It's an important comedy guideline that concerns both the ethics and funniness of your material.

Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films Features

Rowan Atkinson's movie roles

Wednesday 1st September 2021

Rowan Atkinson is best known for his role as Mr Bean, however this brilliant performer has a much wider filmography. Here's a look at some of his other movie roles.

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The Secret Reviewer #30: Ghosts in the Machine

Wednesday 1st September 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does it matter who writes a stand-up's material?

Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #169

Wednesday 1st September 2021

What is Arnold Rimmer's middle name? Know that and feeling smug? What about Constable Savage's arrests?

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Christine Rose

Tuesday 31st August 2021

What's it like in a TV panel show writers' room? That question, and many more, are answered in this 70 minute video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions interview with top gag writer Christine Rose.

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC Features

Britain's sitcom invasion

Tuesday 31st August 2021

As his new book on 1970s sitcoms is published, author Robert Sellers takes a look at the topic of British sitcoms being re-made for an American audience, in the process sharing some of the conversations he had with the original writers involved.

Chance In A Million. Tom Chance (Simon Callow). Copyright: Thames Television Features

Comedy Rewind: What a Chance In A Million!

Sunday 29th August 2021

Approaching its 37th anniversary, we revisit the fondly remembered Channel 4 sitcom Chance In A Million, starring Simon Callow and Brenda Blethyn, from the writers who would go on to create The Brittas Empire.

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