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Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #273

Wednesday 27th September 2023

This time: The Office, Ian Hislop, dinnerladies, Lenny Henry and, er... John Major.

Pro

How to PR yourself

Tuesday 26th September 2023

In this piece, we explain how to publicise your live show yourself.

Live

Random 8: Charlie Baker

Tuesday 26th September 2023

Star of stage, screen and your smartspeaker, Charlie Baker recalls a Kim Wilde blush, Dean Saunders saves and epic Public Enemy.

Pro

How to pick up radio credits

Monday 25th September 2023

Getting your first comedy writing credit is the best feeling ever. So says Dave Cohen, who got his exactly 40 years ago and remembers every detail.

TV

In praise of Open All Hours

Monday 25th September 2023

What makes Open All Hours one of the greats? This article celebrates the sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

Features

Comedy Chronicles: And this was him - The life, art and anxieties of Mike Yarwood

Sunday 24th September 2023

"There were three basic stages in Yarwood's career. The first was as a turn; the second was as a star; the third was as a problem." Graham McCann looks back at the work of impressionist Mike Yarwood.

Live

Kieran Hodgson, Police Cops, Zoe Coombs Marr, TJ & Dave, Courtney Pauroso - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Friday 22nd September 2023

Read all about it: Courtney Pauroso plays a sex robot, Kieran Hodgson discusses his big move from London to Glasgow, dazzling comedy musical Police Cops begins its five week London run, masters of improvisation TJ & Dave return to the UK, and Zoe Coombs Marr brings her acclaimed character 'Dave' back from a coma after six years.

Pro

My Comedy Career: Paul Schlesinger

Friday 22nd September 2023

Paul Schlesinger has been making great comedy since the 1990s. His latest project is Still Up, which launches on Apple TV+ today. He talks about the TV comedy industry in this Q&A.

Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Aunty Donna

Friday 22nd September 2023

Aussie trio Aunty Donna are touring the UK - time to rudely peer into their career ups and downs.

TV

Introducing Still Up

Thursday 21st September 2023

The cast, writers, director and producers of Still Up introduce their insomnia-inspired Apple TV+ comedy series, and talk about how they developed and filmed it.