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GameFace. Marcella (Roisin Conaty). Copyright: Objective Productions TV

Roisin Conaty - GameFace interview

Monday 9th October 2017

Roisin Conaty talks about bringing her sitcom to GameFace to TV, and how she had to fight her stand-up instincts to include dramatic elements in the scripts.

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules) TV

Red Dwarf XII interview

Monday 9th October 2017

Red Dwarf fan James Buckley interviews Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules and Robert Llewellyn about the twelfth series of the show.

The Delightful Sausage. Image shows from L to R: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: The Delightful Sausage

Thursday 5th October 2017

Yorkshire's top meat-based sketch duo recall Monster Munching, mum's coat and a bloody cagoule.

Katsura Sunshine Live

What is Rakugo? Katsura Sunshine explains

Tuesday 3rd October 2017

Katsura Sunshine talks about Rakugo and how he became the first Western Master bringing the comedy artform to London.

Freddy Quinne Features

Virtual Reality comedy

Tuesday 3rd October 2017

With a comedian set to film a gig in Liverpool using Virtual Reality technology, BCG ponders how VR could help or hinder live comedy.

Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC TV

Josh Widdicombe interview

Monday 2nd October 2017

Josh Widdicombe talks about Series 3 of his sitcom; and the on-going success of The Last Leg and how the programme would cover a nuclear strike. He also realises he's under-prepared for the forthcoming Taskmaster Champion of Champions specials.

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Fletch (Kevin Bishop), Officer Meekie (Mark Bonnar). Copyright: BBC TV

Porridge group interview

Monday 2nd October 2017

Following the success of the one-off special in 2016, Porridge returns for a full series. We talked to writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, plus stars Kevin Bishop, Mark Bonnar, and Dominic Coleman, about making the show.

Tony Law. Copyright: Claire Haigh Live

Tony Law - Icetopia interview

Saturday 30th September 2017

Lumberjack of laughs Tony Law never wanted to be a comedian. He wanted to be... an ice-hockey player! His upcoming ice-tacular scratches that itch. But what's this about trampolining?

Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney TV

100 episodes of News Thing

Saturday 30th September 2017

Sam Delaney reflects back on 100 episodes of his weekly satire News Thing, and picks his ten favourite moments.

Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, George Fouracres, Angela Barnes. Copyright: BBC Pro

Behind-the-scenes on Newsjack

Thursday 28th September 2017

British Comedy Guide goes behind-the-scenes on Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show. Here's five lessons we learnt whilst watching the script being put together and then performed.

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