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Bill Dare Pro

BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare

Sunday 14th February 2021

Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.

Shocked lady looking at a phone. Image by Jerzy Górecki from Pixabay Features

The cheesiest chat-up lines

Sunday 14th February 2021

"If you were a fruit you'd be a fineapple" has been voted as the cheesiest chat-up line.

Joking Apart. Image shows from L to R: Mark Taylor (Robert Bathurst), Becky Johnson (Fiona Gillies). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: A romance reversed in Joking Apart

Sunday 14th February 2021

For Valentine's Day, we turn to the ultimate anti-romance, cult hit early-1990s comedy Joking Apart, by Steven Moffat.

Image shows from L to R: Nina Conti, Shenoah Allen Online

Richard & Greta answer questions about their relationship

Saturday 13th February 2021

Podcast characters Richard and Greta (played by Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen) have recorded some great answers to some questions we put to them.

Albion Basement Pro

What we've learnt so far, as we release 1000 sketches in 1000 days

Friday 12th February 2021

Comedy group The Albion Basement talk to us about how they're releasing 1000 sketches as podcasts, across 1000 days. They've already learnt some interesting planning and editing lessons, which they share here.

First Gig, Worst Gig Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 1

Friday 12th February 2021

Acaster's festive fiddler, Horne's painful pint, Mirza's immoral material, Kay's vampire and Calman's vision: these stories and many more in First Gig, Worst Gig's Five-Year Birthday Special.

Shaking Hands Pro

Comedy Writing: How Do I Get An Agent?

Thursday 11th February 2021

We look at the pros and cons of having representation, and - when you're ready - how to get an agent.

Rachel Fairburn. Copyright: Kayla Wren Live

Slash fiction - Rachel Fairburn on love, lust and serial killers

Thursday 11th February 2021

Ahead of her Comedians Telling Erotic Stories show, Rachel Fairburn talks about her interest in true crime and the macabre, why she is putting on a special show on Valentine's Day, and more.

Spanner Pro

The Comedian's Toolkit: What it takes to stay ahead of the game

Wednesday 10th February 2021

There are various aspects that you're expected to be on top of when you're a comedian - from marketing to funding. What part of the puzzle are you missing? We have a look at some essentials.

Have I Got News For You. Romesh Ranganathan Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #140

Wednesday 10th February 2021

'Romesh' is not actually Romesh Ranganathan's first name. What is it? James? Jeremy? Jack? Jeremiah? Jonathan?

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