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Yasmine Day. Jay Bennett. Copyright: Adrian Tauss Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Yasmine Day

Friday 27th August 2021

Sweeping majestically into the Bridge House Theatre Comedy Festival, Yasmine Day gives us a glimpse behind the showbiz curtains.

Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #168

Wednesday 25th August 2021

If you can name the sitcom in the picture you can see here, that's one point. But can you get 10 points?

Jon Courtenay. Copyright: PND Photography Live

Random 8: Jon Courtenay

Tuesday 24th August 2021

He won Britain's Got Talent, but now the real test: Jon Courtenay takes our eight-question examination.

Earth. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Pro

12 rules of life (and comedy writing)

Monday 23rd August 2021

Dave Cohen has been thinking a lot about life recently. If you're a comedy writer, you could gain something from following his conclusions.

(some guy called) DAVE Joke of the Fringe 2021. Image shows from L to R: Will Mars, Masai Graham Live

10 top jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2021

Monday 23rd August 2021

"I thought the word 'Caesarean' began with the letter 'S' but when I looked in the dictionary, it was in the 'C' section." Here's 10 jokes from the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe.

Peter Cook. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: I can't talk now, 'cos he's here - The true story of Peter Cook's Where Do I Sit?

Sunday 22nd August 2021

In an age that sees television celebrated when chaotic and rough-around-the-edges, we look back to 1971 and Peter Cook's chat show, Where Do I Sit? - deemed such a disaster it was cancelled after just three episodes.

Rich Wilson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rich Wilson

Friday 20th August 2021

He's heading back to Edinburgh, but why does Rich Wilson fondly recall one particularly sparse Fringe show?

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett TV

Joe Lycett interview

Thursday 19th August 2021

Joe Lycett talks about some of the highlights coming up in the third series of his consumer justice show.

Jonathan Paul Green Pro

My Comedy Career: Jonathan Paul Green

Thursday 19th August 2021

You've probably seen the words "Production Designer" in the credits of television comedy shows, but do you know what this important role involves? Jonathan Paul Green has kindly agreed to explain more...

Tiwa Lade Pro

Tiwa Lade awarded Felix Dexter Bursary

Thursday 19th August 2021

Comedy writer Tiwa Lade has been awarded the 2021 Felix Dexter Bursary.

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