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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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  • First Gig, Worst Gig
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  • The British Comedy Quiz
Image shows from L to R: Bruce Forsyth, Jimmy Tarbuck, Ronnie Corbett Features

Comedy Chronicles: Lost Balls - When British comedy went golf mad

Sunday 25th July 2021

Graham McCann says: "There used to be few things more frightening for television viewers than the sight of a comedian in a Pringle sweater. It meant that he was almost certainly about to talk about golf..."

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Things to do before you start writing a sitcom

Friday 23rd July 2021

Simon Nicholls, the creator of Falmouth University's flexible online Master's course in Comedy Writing, discusses what you should do in the early stages of a comic idea; before you type your first word.

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Mo Gilligan TV

Mo Gilligan interview

Friday 23rd July 2021

Ahead of the second series of his TV show, Mo Gilligan chats about what we can expect for the new run, what his younger self would think of his success, who his dream guest would be, and more.

Chris McCausland. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris McCausland

Friday 23rd July 2021

He's been waiting ages for this tour to get rebooked, but when did Chris McCausland have to hang about for a budget Houdini?

Gina Lyons Pro

Edinburgh TV Festival Ones To Watch 2021

Thursday 22nd July 2021

The Edinburgh TV Festival has named Rachel-Anne Clarke, Sian Harries, Yasmeen Khan, Gina Lyons and Zoë Tomalin on its Ones To Watch 2021 list.

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My Comedy Career: Nat Saunders

Wednesday 21st July 2021

Comedy creator Nat Saunders talks about the importance of tenacity, how every new show is a struggle to get off the ground, why bullying in the industry is a real hot topic for him, and more.

Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Jessica Cornish Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #163

Wednesday 21st July 2021

How many times did Channel 4's Comedy Gala run? Were there 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 big shows? That's one of the questions to tackle this time.

Cowboys. Image shows from L to R: Eric (James Wardroper), Joe Jones (Roy Kinnear), Wobbly Ron (David Kelly), Richard Geyser (Colin Welland). Copyright: Thames Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Can't trust the Cowboys!

Sunday 18th July 2021

A look back at early eighties sitcom Cowboys, which starred Colin Welland, David Kelly, James Wardroper and Roy Kinnear as a rabble of builders.

Charlie George Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Charlie George

Friday 16th July 2021

King Rat, live ketamine and Kate Winslet on a bollard - no wonder Charlie George was asked to host museum tours.

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Martin Trenaman

Thursday 15th July 2021

The recording of the BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with actor and writer Martin Trenaman. Amongst other things, he talks about his experiences of appearing in shows such as The Inbetweeners, offers sitcom writing insight, and discusses scripting material for panel shows.

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