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  • The British Comedy Quiz
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV Features

Numbers in British comedy

Thursday 11th April 2024

Pretty much any number can be linked back to British comedy.

Graduation Pro

Do I need a degree?

Thursday 11th April 2024

Newer creatives often wonder if they need a degree to "break into" the comedy industry. We address that concern.

Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins) Pro

Carry on writing

Wednesday 10th April 2024

If you feel a script isn't working, when should you abandon it and when should you grind to the end?

3 Non-Blondes. Image shows from L to R: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Tameka Empson, Ninia Benjamin Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #301

Wednesday 10th April 2024

Rab C Nesbitt, 3 Non-Blondes, Mrs Merton and Geoffrey Palmer are amongst the topics this time.

Man realising he's made a grammar mistake Pro

Bad writing

Tuesday 9th April 2024

It's important your writing meets a certain standard.

Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd Pro

Common mistakes, part 1

Monday 8th April 2024

Here are some common mistakes we often see from new writers.

Fjord. Image shows left to right: Barney Fishwick, Will Hislop Live

Musical Comedy Awards 2024 finalists

Sunday 7th April 2024

Alex Camp, Amelia Bayler, Anna Hale, Ash Weir, Ben Pollard, Emily Cairns, Jay Bennett, Lila Robirosa, Luc Valvona, Luke Nixon, Sang Don Park and Tom Towelling are ready for the 16th Musical Comedy Awards final.

John Le Mesurier Features

Comedy Chronicles: Playtime - The leisure of John Le Mesurier

Sunday 7th April 2024

Marking 112 years since his birth, biographer Graham McCann explores the truth behind the private life and pleasures of actor and beloved sitcom star, John Le Mesurier.

Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort Pro

A writer walks into a room

Friday 5th April 2024

Micheal Jacob discusses writers and writers' rooms.

Liam Withnail. Credit: Rebecca Need-Menear Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Liam Withnail

Friday 5th April 2024

He's taking Chronic Boom on tour, but where did the eight year-old Liam Withnail cut his comedy teeth?

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