All BCG Features Page 5
First Gig, Worst Gig: Luke Rollason
Friday 30th July 2021
He's got the Fringe and Big Wowie! coming soon, but why did Luke Rollason used to yearn for total darkness, every night?
British Comedy Quiz #164
Wednesday 28th July 2021
There's a question in this week's quiz about Ricky Gervais that you might think we made up... but no fake news here.
Jerk cast interview
Tuesday 27th July 2021
Tim Renkow, Sharon Rooney, Rob Madin and Lorraine Bracco talk about returning for a second series of Jerk.
Random 8: Gina Yashere
Tuesday 27th July 2021
Back with a book, Gina Yashere talks Vietnam photobombing, Black Panther dreams and a memorable mousse.
Alan Davies interview
Sunday 25th July 2021
After a break of several years, Alan Davies returns to Dave to invite four funny and talented guests to join him around a table and chat.
Comedy Chronicles: Lost Balls - When British comedy went golf mad
Sunday 25th July 2021
Graham McCann says: "There used to be few things more frightening for television viewers than the sight of a comedian in a Pringle sweater. It meant that he was almost certainly about to talk about golf..."
Mo Gilligan interview
Friday 23rd July 2021
Ahead of the second series of his TV show, Mo Gilligan chats about what we can expect for the new run, what his younger self would think of his success, who his dream guest would be, and more.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris McCausland
Friday 23rd July 2021
He's been waiting ages for this tour to get rebooked, but when did Chris McCausland have to hang about for a budget Houdini?
British Comedy Quiz #163
Wednesday 21st July 2021
How many times did Channel 4's Comedy Gala run? Were there 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 big shows? That's one of the questions to tackle this time.
Comedy Rewind: Can't trust the Cowboys!
Sunday 18th July 2021
A look back at early eighties sitcom Cowboys, which starred Colin Welland, David Kelly, James Wardroper and Roy Kinnear as a rabble of builders.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Charlie George
Friday 16th July 2021
King Rat, live ketamine and Kate Winslet on a bollard - no wonder Charlie George was asked to host museum tours.
British Comedy Quiz #162
Wednesday 14th July 2021
This week: Frank, Susan, Lofty, Romesh, Kevin and more.
Win Mischief Movie Night In passes
Tuesday 13th July 2021
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Fancy a night in at the movies? Enter now for your chance to win two livestream tickets for the laugh-out-loud improvised Mischief Movie Night In.
The Story Of Morecambe & Wise extract
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Here's the introductory chapter of Sunshine And Laughter: The Story Of Morecambe & Wise, the new book by Louis Barfe.
Louis Barfe on writing about Morecambe & Wise
Tuesday 13th July 2021
As new book Sunshine And Laughter: The Story Of Morecambe & Wise is published, we chat to its author Louis Barfe to find out more.
Random 8: Graham de la Cruz (Adam Rhys-Davies)
Tuesday 13th July 2021
He's about to bring sass and sequins to Southwark, but how did Graham de la Cruz get creative with a Shih Tzu?
Circuit Training: Maisie Adam is Making the Most of It
Monday 12th July 2021
She's back gigging at Chester Comedy Festival, after a lockdown that looked likely to mangle her momentum. But Maisie Adam has a hardy, punky, bring-it-on attitude to stand-up - much of which comes from her mum.
Comedy Chronicles: Très Chic - The unique comic genius of Chic Murray
Sunday 11th July 2021
A profile of "the funniest man on Earth", Scottish comedian Chic Murray. Graham McCann says "That he isn't better known these days is nothing short of shameful."
First Gig, Worst Gig: Naomi Cooper
Friday 9th July 2021
Back onstage for the Balham Comedy Fest, Naomi Cooper talks comedy curries, an un-yummy mummy and Dennis Quaid(s).
British Comedy Quiz #161
Wednesday 7th July 2021
This week's topics include Charlie Williams, Count Duckula and comedians in the Top Gear car.