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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

  • Comedy Chronicles
  • Comedy Rewind
  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
  • Circuit Training
  • Rogue Pun
  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
Mat Brooks. Copyright: Steve Best Live

Random 8: Mat Brooks

Tuesday 29th June 2021

It's our most Bottom-fuelled Random 8, ever - stand-up and superfan Mat Brooks on the lure of Richard and Hitler.

The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Pro

Balancing characters in a show

Tuesday 29th June 2021

No matter what kind of show you're writing, making sure that you have the right characters is crucial.

Come Back Mrs. Noah. Mrs Gertrude Noah (Mollie Sugden). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Stranger Things - When sitcoms strain to be different

Sunday 27th June 2021

Difference is good. Experimentation is to be lauded. But in a handful of cases, television sitcoms have made difference itself their raison d'être, rather than a factor in their storytelling.

Gráinne Maguire. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Gráinne Maguire

Friday 25th June 2021

The Irish John Mulaney - comedy-wise anyway - Gráinne Maguire preps for the Ventnor Fringe with a trip down memory lane.

Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield). Copyright: Eleven Film Online

Series 3 of Sex Education starts on 17th September 2021

Thursday 24th June 2021

The much-anticipated third series of award-winning hit comedy drama Sex Education will launch on Netflix in the UK on 17th September 2021.

Paul Revill Pro

Tune-Up, No. 3: Paul Revill on the art of compering

Thursday 24th June 2021

Many acts may have lost their mojo at the microphone over the last 18 months. So as regular stand-up returns, we're getting advice from the experts. This time: MC Paul Revill talks about how to wrangle a crowd.

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley) Features

The TV comedies that defined the 1990s

Thursday 24th June 2021

In terms of British comedy, the 1990s should be considered an odd decade. It acted as a bridge between two eras, having some roots in the past but ultimately pointing to new ways of looking at comedy.

Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #159

Wednesday 23rd June 2021

This time: Mike Wozniak, Alan Partridge, Abigail's Party, Mrs Pike, and more.

Comedian with thumbs up and down. Image by my best in collections Pro

Why bother? Some good (and bad) reasons to be a comedian

Tuesday 22nd June 2021

If it's such hard work being a comedian, why bother? Good question. There are many good reasons (and some less good reasons) for becoming a comedian...

Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael) Features

Some great Spaced episodes

Tuesday 22nd June 2021

It was back in 1999 that the first episode of Spaced appeared on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, introducing viewers to the characters of Tim, Daisy, Marsha, Mike, Brian and Twist.

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