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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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  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
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  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton) Pro

The importance of story

Monday 18th March 2024

We consider the role storytelling plays in your sitcom.

Girls On Top. Image shows left to right: Amanda Ripley (Dawn French), Lady Chloe Carlton (Joan Greenwood), Candice Valentine (Tracey Ullman), Shelley DuPont (Ruby Wax), Jennifer Marsh (Jennifer Saunders) Features

Comedy Rewind: Get on top of Girls On Top

Sunday 17th March 2024

A look back at Girls On Top, the 1980s sitcom starring Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Ruby Wax, Tracey Ullman and Joan Greenwood.

Lubna Kerr Pro

BCG Pro Success Stories: Lubna Kerr

Friday 15th March 2024

Lubna Kerr talks us through her journey from the Edinburgh Fringe to the BBC's Asian Network Comedy night, via BCG Pro.

Nancy Harris Pro

My Comedy Career: Nancy Harris

Thursday 14th March 2024

As comedy drama The Dry return to ITVX for a second series, we get some great insight and advice on comedy writing from creator Nancy Harris.

Manchester in the 1800s Pro

Treatments and pitches, part 2: 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart'

Wednesday 13th March 2024

In the second part of this feature, Micheál Jacob presents a practical example of a pitch and a treatment.

My Family. Image shows left to right: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #297

Wednesday 13th March 2024

How many children do Ben and Susan have in My Family? That's probably the easiest question in this quiz. Can you get all 10 right though?

Mike Cooper Pro

Embrace failures, celebrate wins

Tuesday 12th March 2024

BCG Pro member Mike Cooper explains his approach to comedy writing.

Amir Dean Live

Random 8: Amir Dean (Lady Bushra)

Tuesday 12th March 2024

Now taking Lady Bushra on a UK tour, Amir Dean talks snowy sim sadness and the most famous fringe outside of Edinburgh.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Pro

The Comedy Doctor on comedy group dynamics

Monday 11th March 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about managing comedy troupes.

Jimmy James Features

Comedy Chronicles - The Comedians' Comedian: The art and impact of Jimmy James

Sunday 10th March 2024

Who influenced comics as diverse and star-studded as Peter Cook, Morecambe & Wise, Frankie Howerd, Peter Sellers and Tony Hancock? The great Jimmy James, that's who.

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