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  • The British Comedy Quiz
Over Here. Image shows from L to R: Archie Bunting (Samuel West), Group Captain Barker (Martin Clunes). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #360

Wednesday 4th June 2025

What connects All In Good Faith, Tim Vine, The Mouse On The Moon, Dodgy Phil and Carla Lane's sitcom Searching? Answer: They are all topics in this week's quiz.

Christopher Beanland Live

Random 8: Christopher Beanland

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Nasty Nick, S Club 7 and a sweet, sweet bunny: Christopher Beanland brings it all back to us.

Pirate Ship Pro

Practical ideas

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Your sitcom ideas need to be practical. Here's why.

Las Vegas Features

Las Vegas: Will the Strip become a hotspot for British comics?

Monday 2nd June 2025

The bright lights of 'The Strip' are famed for hosting many of the world's best music acts, and top-class comedic talents are on display via certain theatres too.

Bingo Balls Features

Classic bingo calls: A showcase of British tongue-in-cheek comedy

Monday 2nd June 2025

There is much humour to be found in bingo calls, both classic and the modern: from Avocado on a Plate (38) to Not Another Brexit Debate (48).

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Pro

The Comedy Doctor on character versus situation

Monday 2nd June 2025

A member asks an insightful question about sitcom creation.

Max Wall Features

Comedy Chronicles: Setbacks & Fightbacks #1 - The fall and rise of Max Wall

Sunday 1st June 2025

One of the last comedians to survive the variety stage and find success in the television age, Max Wall nevertheless suffered far more than his fair share of both personal and professional ups and downs across an extensive career.

Sam Hickman Live

Brighton Fringe 2025 - raised balls, free pastry and absolute bananas

Friday 30th May 2025

Si Hawkins reports back from a trip the seaside where he witnessed shows featuring acts including Luke Rollason, Sean Morley, Barry Ferns, Ozzy Algar and Sam Hickman.

That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows left to right: Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Paterson Joseph Pro

Writing sketches, part two

Thursday 29th May 2025

The second part in our beginner's guide to sketch writing.

Max Miller Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #359

Wednesday 28th May 2025

To get top marks this time you'll need to be able to identify a coach, spot a sitcom set, remember which city Max Miller was linked to, and more.

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