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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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BAB. Image shows left to right: Amy Spinks, Lauren Soley Live

Random 8: BAB

Tuesday 15th October 2024

They're promoting new night Chippy Tea, but which plug do BAB regret most?

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The Secret Reviewer #67: Rebel MCs

Monday 14th October 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Could you be the host with the most?

No - Honestly. Image shows left to right: C.D. (John Alderton), Clara (Pauline Collins). Credit: London Weekend Television Features

Comedy Rewind: No - Honestly; it's charming

Sunday 13th October 2024

Written by one married couple based upon their own real lives and starring another, discover the mid-70s sitcom hit No - Honestly and its successor.

Everyone Else Burns. Image shows left to right: Rachel (Amy James-Kelly), Fiona Lewis (Kate O'Flynn), David Lewis (Simon Bird), Aaron (Harry Connor) TV

Everyone Else Burns interview

Saturday 12th October 2024

Simon Bird and Kate O'Flynn talk about returning for Series 2 of the religious cult sitcom. Plus we hear from new cast member Sian Clifford, and writers Oli Taylor & Dillon Mapletoft.

Anthony Slide People

Anthony Slide on writing about the golden era of British comedy

Friday 11th October 2024

Anthony Slide has written more than seventy books on the history of popular entertainment. As he explains here, in recent years he has been focusing on British comedy.

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The Daily Mash: sixteen years of taking the piss

Friday 11th October 2024

Tom Whiteley is the editor of satirical news publication The Daily Mash. As their new book is published, he discusses the ethos of the website and how class is at the roots of so much great British comedy.

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Shop

Rogue Pun: Ultimate Lister - Tom Salinsky takes a deep-dive into Red Dwarf

Thursday 10th October 2024

He's watched every episode of Red Dwarf for a new book, often multiple times - so what does Tom Salinsky reckon is the classic series' clunkiest special effect, ever?

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Langdon calling

Thursday 10th October 2024

We take a look at the "Langdon", a classic joke form often used on satirical panel shows.

Henry Rowley. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Henry Rowley talks about heading out on tour

Wednesday 9th October 2024

"When it goes well, performing on stage is the best feeling in the world." Henry Rowley discusses how he first got started in the world of comedy, what the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was like and the difference between performing on stage versus in front of the camera.

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The art of commitment

Wednesday 9th October 2024

We discuss the process of committing to a comedy project.

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