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Fist Of Firsts with Tim Reid Pro

Top 5 lessons from Fist Of Firsts

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Comedy writer Tim Reid (Car Share, Meet The Richardsons) talks to the biggest names in comedy via his podcast to uncover their backstories and their creative process. We asked him to share the top five things he's learned from the first series of his show.

Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. Jonathan Sayer. Credit: Anna Clare Live

Jonathan Sayer talks about Mind Mangler

Monday 22nd April 2024

Jonathan Sayer talks to us about his role in the stage show Mind Mangler: Member Of The Tragic Circle.

No Heroics. Image shows from L to R: Devlin, aka Excelsor (Patrick Baladi), Jenny, aka She-Force (Rebekah Staton), Don, aka Timebomb (James Lance), Sarah, aka Electroclash (Claire Keelan), Alex, aka The Hotness (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Pro

The three Cs for characters

Monday 22nd April 2024

Here are important elements to consider when working on characters.

Deryck Guyler Features

Comedy Chronicles: Oh yes! - The comic guile of Deryck Guyler

Sunday 21st April 2024

A profile of Deryck Guyler, the comic actor who for much of the Sixties and Seventies on British television was the comic embodiment of the Jobsworth.

In The Doghouse. James Fox-Upton (Leslie Phillips). Credit: Rank Organisation People

Ding dong!: Leslie Phillips at 100

Saturday 20th April 2024

A nostalgic, enlightening dive into the life and career of much-loved actor Leslie Phillips, marking the centenary of his birth.

BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Chantel Nash, Paddy Young, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Joe Kent-Walters, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Jin Hao Li, Darren Harriott, Dean T Beirne, Hester Ectomy Pro

The three Es for stand-ups

Friday 19th April 2024

Some useful advice for new - and not so new - comedians.

Kathy Maniura Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kathy Maniura

Friday 19th April 2024

Ahead of the Brighton Fringe, Kathy Maniura talks sexy Airpods, Royal Mile pain and a cycling betrayal.

Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan) Pro

Silly costumes and comedy vegetables: writing broad comedy

Thursday 18th April 2024

Audiences do love broad comedy: daft contraptions, contrived misunderstandings and all.

Consolevania. Image shows left to right: Robert Florence, Ryan MacLeod Online

Consolevania turns 20: Robert Florence and Ryan Macleod on making comedy out of video games

Thursday 18th April 2024

Consolevania, the homemade web series about video games, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Tom Crowley talks to creators Robert Florence and Ryan Macleod about making your own work and staying honest. Continue: Y/N?

Bottom. Image shows left to right: Dave Hedgehog (Christopher Ryan), Spudgun (Steven O'Donnell), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson), Richie Richard (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC Pro

Good writing

Wednesday 17th April 2024

What constitutes "good" writing? We explore.

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