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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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  • The British Comedy Quiz
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Performance anxiety

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Stage fright can be a problem for stand-up comedians. We discuss it here.

Carl Carzana Live

Random 8: Carl Carzana

Tuesday 27th May 2025

The man behind Boast in Show, Carl Carzana talks plane sketching, DJ tormenting and a tiny-brick background.

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The Comedy Doctor on storylines

Monday 26th May 2025

A member seeks advice on generating stories for their characters.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Image shows from L to R: Tony Slattery, Clive Anderson, Colin Mochrie, Caroline Quentin, Ryan Stiles. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Features

Comedy Rewind: Improv aplenty in Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Sunday 25th May 2025

Through the 1990s, one particular series dominated Channel 4's comedy offerings: the improvisation game Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

Rhys Darby Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rhys Darby

Friday 23rd May 2025

The kiwi legend returns with The Legend Returns, but why won't he do a sequel to Jokes on a Plane?

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What next for The House

Thursday 22nd May 2025

The first submission window for the next episode of The House is now open. Co-creator and producer Micheál Jacob has the details.

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Jon Petrie's BBC Comedy Festival 2025 speech: "Financially we're all flapping our arms"

Wednesday 21st May 2025

The full transcript of the speech BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie delivered at the BBC Comedy Festival 2025. One of his key messages was that, due to the rising costs of making TV comedy, the BBC is refocusing commissioning around "what's real and possible now".

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My Comedy Career: Elf Lyons

Wednesday 21st May 2025

Performer Elf Lyons gives some really thoughtful and honest answers on topics such as being original in comedy and how to progress despite industry barriers.

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Image shows left to right: Neville (Kevin Whately), Brenda Hope (Julia Tobin) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #358

Wednesday 21st May 2025

Butterflies, The Hippopotamus, a Boost bar and Malcolm Tucker are amongst the topics in this week's quiz.

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The making of Rocks Under Tide, part 1

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Pro member, writer and director Brad Holcombe explains how he made his first short film, Rocks Under Tide. Brad's message - if he can do it, you can, too!

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