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First Gig, Worst Gig: Jordan Brookes
Thursday 10th November 2016
Fresh from wowing the critics at this year's Fringe, Jordan Brookes recalls some much less successful early shows.
Noah & Jordan interview
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Up-and-coming sketch double-act Noah & Jordan talk about how they started in comedy, making online videos, and their future plans... which may or may not involve dictators and rap music.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Susan Calman
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Queen of Radio 4, Susan Calman has her sights on some other big BBC properties too. But how did she get there?
Midlands Comedy Awards 2016 nominees
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
The nominees for the 2016 Midlands Comedy Awards have been announced. Masai Graham leads the list with four nominations.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Zoe Lyons
Thursday 27th October 2016
A self-proclaimed 'little misfit', Zoe Lyons recalls front-row trauma, gigging for builders and an all-too literal pick-up.
Randy Feltface interview
Friday 21st October 2016
BCG chats to purple puppet Randy Feltface ahead of his run at the Soho Theatre. He talks about staying sober, offers us a good tip on how to write a book, and more.
Amy Trigg wins Colchester New Comedian of the Year 2016
Thursday 20th October 2016
Amy Trigg has won this year's Colchester New Comedian of the Year competition.
Tony Law interview
Thursday 20th October 2016
For Circuit Training's 100th (100th!) episode we meet Mr Tony Law in his now-native Islington, talk breakdowns, booze, TV secrets, and offer him a choice of cheap gifts. Onwards!
First Gig, Worst Gig: Alex Horne
Thursday 20th October 2016
The Horne Section's eponymous head honcho recalls playing support to a DVD, pornographic toilets and how classic sitcoms can ruin your performance.
Alfie Brown interview
Wednesday 19th October 2016
The best stand-up you've probably never heard of, Alfie Brown discusses his first TV appearance (Channel 4 News), his influential comedy parents, and being bumped by Comedy Central. Or he discussed it a year ago, anyway. Even this interview nearly didn't make it to air.