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Random 8: Katy Brand
Tuesday 17th September 2019
She's hosting the Funny Women Final, and written a book about Dirty Dancing - but what did Katy Brand make of the musical?
Sara Pascoe - Comedians Giving Lectures interview
Monday 16th September 2019
Sara Pascoe introduces her new TV show, and reveals she enjoyed being cheeky as host.
On the Road, to the Maxx, with Shappi Khorsandi
Monday 16th September 2019
As her UK tour rolls into Soho Theatre, Circuit Training finds Shappi Khorsandi in a high street store, actively juggling life and comedy. It's a balance that wasn't really working before her big TV break - but this show celebrates those circuit days. Although that I'm A Celebrity windfall was clearly handy too...
Objectively Funny Festival 2019 preview
Friday 13th September 2019
London's Objectively Funny Festival is now firmly established as the first major stop-off for comedians after the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's a look at some of the comedians performing at the festival this year.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Laurence Clark
Friday 13th September 2019
Back on tour and with a new play also in the bag, Laurence Clark takes us through his highs and lows.
British Comedy Quiz #67
Wednesday 11th September 2019
Grouty? It's That Man Again? ______ Weekend Television? Can you get 10 out of 10?
Win tickets to watch Billy Connolly in the cinema
Tuesday 10th September 2019
This feature refers to an event that has now finished.
We've got a pair of tickets to give away to watch Billy Connolly's The Sex Life Of Bandages in the cinema. The winner will also win a copy of his book.
Random 8: Juliet Meyers
Tuesday 10th September 2019
The queen of quadruped-related stand-up comedy, Juliet Meyers recently discovered a King of Comedy-related relation, too.
Keith Palmer's National Lottery Big Surprise
Monday 9th September 2019
Keith Palmer, founder of Camden-based project The Comedy School, was the subject of The National Lottery's Big Surprise. You can watch the video here.
End Of The F***ing World Series 2
Friday 6th September 2019
Series 2 of The End Of The F***ing World starts on Channel 4 in November.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Andrew Bird
Friday 6th September 2019
He's flying into Biggleswade next week - but why was Andrew Bird marched from the building in Brum?
Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2019
Thursday 5th September 2019
A list of the best-reviewed comedy shows at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Quiz #66
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Blankety Blank, Desmond's, Five Go Mad In Dorset and Chatty Man are amongst the topics of this quiz.
Random 8: Liam Bannigan
Tuesday 3rd September 2019
A grateful graduate of the Leicester Comedy Festival's Circuit Breaker scheme, Liam Bannigan reveals Mariah Carey's words of whispered wisdom.
Scarborough cast interview
Monday 2nd September 2019
Scarborough creator Derren Litten and cast members Catherine Tyldesley, Jason Manford, Stephanie Cole, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Steve Edge, Claire Sweeney, Jake Canuso talk more about the BBC comedy.
Taskmaster Series 9 interviews
Monday 2nd September 2019
The guest stars of Series 9 of Taskmaster talk about taking on the challenges, and hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne reveal their guest wishlist for future series.
Monty Python at 50 at the BFI
Sunday 1st September 2019
A look at the BFI's September 2019 season celebrating Monty Python's Flying Circus, just ahead of its 50th anniversary.
From Scotland to Soho: Indian stand-ups take UK stages
Friday 30th August 2019
Fresh from a busy August at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sumit Anand and Aditi Mittal take a break for BCG's questions before heading to the Soho Theatre.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Liza Treyger
Friday 30th August 2019
Athens! Amsterdam! Southend-on-Sea! Liza Treyger will definitely remember her debut European tour.