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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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Michael Brunström Live

Random 8: Michael Brunström

Tuesday 5th November 2024

He's between Weirdos bashes and heading for Wormhole, but which infamous intruder did Michael Brunström encounter?

Bellamy's People. Image shows left to right: Rosie Cavaliero, Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas), Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery, Felix Dexter Pro

Developing characters: If in doubt, slap on an adjective

Monday 4th November 2024

We explore a simple method for developing a character.

A Christmas Carol (ish). Nick Mohammed. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Nick Mohammed on bringing Mr Swallow to the West End

Monday 4th November 2024

Nick Mohammed talks about preparing to bring the world of Mr Swallow to London's West End via the show A Christmas Carol (ish).

Duggie Small Features

Comedy Chronicles: Up and away - The big fall of Duggie Small

Sunday 3rd November 2024

The sobering, warning story of comedian Duggie Small. He won TV talent show New Faces in 1986 but things did not go smoothly for him.

Derry Girls. Image shows left to right: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Credit: Hat Trick Productions Pro

Writing characterful dialogue

Friday 1st November 2024

It's very important that the dialogue in your sitcom script is characterful.

Joey Page Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joey Page

Friday 1st November 2024

Wayne Rooney, Busta Rhymes and a swimwear issue. On-tour Joey Page takes us back.

Image shows left to right: Barry Cryer, Josh Barry Online

Beyond The Title podcast: Comedy top 5

Friday 1st November 2024

Freelance writer and journalist Josh Barry has been presenting the Beyond The Title interview podcast for nearly a decade. As the show's 200th episode is published, we ask Josh to list his favourite five comedy-related guests.

The cast of the Red Dwarf USA pilot TV

Red Dwarf USA: Failure to launch

Friday 1st November 2024

Continuing a series of deep-dive articles looking at sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, we turn to the ill-fated early 90s adaptation of the programme for US television.

Image shows left to right: Emmy Fyles, Joy Harvey Live

Emmy Fyles and Joy Harvey do(n't) like boys

Thursday 31st October 2024

We talk to comedians Emmy Fyles and Joy Harvey ahead of their Do(n't) Like Boys gig in Croydon.

Lisa Houston Pro

Just an average Friday night, right?

Thursday 31st October 2024

Pro member and writer Lisa Houston explains how she secured her first television credit.

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