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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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Ruth Berkoff Live

Ruth Berkoff on The Beauty of Being Herd

Monday 5th May 2025

Sheep facts, a banging rave and an emotional rollercoaster of a journey, The Beauty of Being Herd is a heartfelt comedy show with original songs about a woman who's decided to live as a sheep. Ruth Berkoff explains more.

Spring & Autumn. Brian Reid (Larry Martyn). Credit: Thames Television Features

Comedy Chronicles: Big dreams, small scenes - The missed hits of Larry Martyn

Sunday 4th May 2025

Few people, in the history of British comedy, must have felt so diminished, as they reflected on the disparity between their dreams and their reality, as actor Larry Martyn.

Earth Features

Comedians and climate change

Friday 2nd May 2025

Some British comedians are starting to step into the role of becoming climate influencers, using humour to engage audiences on environmental issues.

David Tsonos Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: David Tsonos

Friday 2nd May 2025

As he gets ready to record his first special via the Brighton Fringe, Canadian David Tsonos recalls Cruise blues, heady headlining and post-military coach misery.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Pro

The Comedy Doctor on TV to radio adaptations

Thursday 1st May 2025

A member wonders about adapting their television script for a radio competition.

Elis James Features

Elis James shares his three favourite sports books

Wednesday 30th April 2025

Elis James is returning as a judge on the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. Here he shares with BCG his three favourite sports books of all time.

The Big Job. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Gamely (Joan Sims), Frederick 'Booky' Binns (Dick Emery), George 'The Great Brain' (Sid James), Myrtle Robbins (Sylvia Syms), Timothy 'Dipper' Day (Lance Percival). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #355

Wednesday 30th April 2025

This time we're asking you about The Big Job, a crushed grape, Arthur Pilbeam and more.

Mike Cooper Pro

Credit where credit's due

Tuesday 29th April 2025

Pro member and writer Mike Cooper discusses the importance of credits.

Social Media Features

The rise of DIY comedy platforms

Monday 28th April 2025

New comics no longer wait for permission. They post directly to the internet. YouTube has become the circuit. TikTok is the showcase.

Natalie Palamides. Credit: Natasha Pallotzio Live

Circuit Training: Natalie Palamides interview

Monday 28th April 2025

All set to open the seismic Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Natalie Palamides talks great lost series, gender flipping, Pearl Jam puzzlement, audience mis-reads, sad table reads and relaunching a legendary venue.

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