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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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Suzi Ruffell Live

Random 8: Suzi Ruffell

Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Hat-based legislation, memorable dog-on-horse action and an unkind mouse: Suzi Ruffell takes the eight-question test.

Sober Is Fun Live

Alcohol free comedy night to launch in London

Monday 21st October 2019

Comedy company Sober Is Fun is aiming to launch a regular comedy night in London in which no alcohol is served. The first gig is on Sunday 10th November in Bethnal Green.

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

A sitcom set is a character too

Friday 18th October 2019

Dave Cohen explains how a sitcom set can be a character in its own right.

Kai Samra Live

Kai Samra interview

Friday 18th October 2019

Kai Samra lived rough around Soho; now his debut show gets a run at the Soho Theatre. Underclass also features at least one far-right leader and some unsavoury characters from the comedy business.

Shit-faced Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream. Copyright: Rah Petherbridge Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Shit-faced Shakespeare

Friday 18th October 2019

They throw a boozy spanner into the great Bard's works, but how did Shit-faced Shakespeare begin their unique take on his oeuvre?

Daniel Radcliffe. Copyright: Warner Pro

Harry Potter and the funny secondary characters

Thursday 17th October 2019

Through the works of JK Rowling, Dave Cohen explores the roles and importance of secondary characters.

Funny From The Fringe. Copyright: BBC Features

A Slot in the Dark

Thursday 17th October 2019

Headlining shows isn't the be-all and end-all.

Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon. Will Becher Pro

Directing a feature animation

Thursday 17th October 2019

Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon co-director Will Becher discusses his career in animation and the making of the new blockbuster feature film.

The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions Pro

Rules to create great sitcom characters

Wednesday 16th October 2019

Are comedy writers putting in enough work when creating new characters? Dave Cohen looks at the art of character creation.

Funny From The Fringe. Copyright: BBC Features

Grin and Bear It

Wednesday 16th October 2019

After decades in the business, are the laughs beginning to fade?

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