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Miranda Pro

The three day rule

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.

The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #329

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

How well do you remember the characters in The Two Ronnies? To get full marks here, you'll also need to think about Dave Allen, The World's End, The Other 'Arf, and more.

My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay) Pro

Cashflow problems

Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Money in narrative comedies: how do your characters live?

Mr Sleepybum. Jody Kamali. Credit: Igor Emerich Live

Random 8: Jody Kamali

Tuesday 22nd October 2024

He's touring with the high-energy Mr Sleepybum, but what does Jody Kamali do to unwind, offstage?

Daniel Foxx Live

Sketches, stationery and swears - Q&A with Daniel Foxx

Monday 21st October 2024

Daniel Foxx talks about taking on a swear-free event at Brighton Dome, what it is like to perform live versus for TikTok, and how kids called Cosmo and Cornichon inspired his book.

Vintage typewriter Pro

Sitcom scripts: How long is too long?

Monday 21st October 2024

When you're writing half hour sitcom scripts, how long is too long?

Image shows left to right: Derek Nimmo, Bill Maynard Features

Comedy Chronicles: Stage fight - When comics fall out in plain sight

Sunday 20th October 2024

A look at squabbles between stars that took place in the full glare of the spotlight. When Bill Maynard was paired with Derek Nimmo it turned out to be a particularly notable recipe for resentment, rage and revenge.

The Free Association Live

Graham Dickson on ten years of improv institution The Free Association

Saturday 19th October 2024

Graham Dickson discusses how he first got started in the world of improv, what the process was like for creating the Free Association and some of his favourite memories from the past ten years of the theatre and school.

Blackadder. Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC Features

Five British comedy legends

Friday 18th October 2024

Certain figures in British comedy are timeless, delivering laughter across generations. Here we look at five of them.

Ricky Gervais in Grand Theft Auto Features

British comedy that embraces gaming

Friday 18th October 2024

In recent years, the relationship between comedy and video games has blossomed.

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