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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.
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 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 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 - 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?
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.
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.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Anna Mann
Thursday 28th September 2017
There are good gigs, there are bad gigs, but hey - says Anna Mann - it's not the end of the world.
Mat Ricardo: Could this be career suicide?
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Mat Ricardo explains why he asking the world to pick which tricks he should perform in his next show... and why he will be taking them on even if they're skills he doesn't yet have. Sounds like it's going to be a dangerous year for him!
Liam Williams interview
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Liam Williams talks about returning to Radio 4 to recount his university years, in Series 2 of Ladhood.