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Matt Hilborn
Matt Hilborn

Matt Hilborn

  • 32 years old
  • Academic and journalist

Matt Hilborn features

Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington) TV

Sick Of It Series 2 preview interview

Monday 6th January 2020

We sat down with Sick Of It co-writers Richard Yee and Karl Pilkington to find out more about the second series of their show.

2019 Features

A to Z of British Comedy 2019

Tuesday 31st December 2019

2019 - what a year! It was certainly a busy one for comedy in the UK, so here's a reminder of some of the notable people and shows of the last 12 months, in a fun A to Z format.

After Ever After. Image shows from L to R: King (Tom Courtenay), Prince Charming (David Walliams), Fairy Godmother (Ellen Thomas), Cinderella (Sian Gibson), Madame Blackheart (Celia Imrie). Copyright: King Bert Productions TV

Cinderella: After Ever After preview

Monday 23rd December 2019

A look ahead to Cinderella: After Ever After, including the thoughts of central stars David Walliams and Sian Gibson.

Get Santa. Image shows from L to R: Santa Claus (Jim Broadbent), Sally (Warwick Davis). Copyright: Scott Free Productions Film

Best of British: Christmas film comedies

Monday 23rd December 2019

Matt Hilborn takes a look at some of British cinema's best Christmas-themed comedies in this article.

Image shows from L to R: James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski Pro

No Such Thing As A Fish: Why a good fact is like a good joke

Friday 6th December 2019

Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about turning facts into jokes via their podcast No Such Thing As A Fish. Find out why some sources work better than others.

No Such Thing As A Fish. Image shows from L to R: James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber Shop

No Such Thing As A Fish interview

Wednesday 4th December 2019

No Such Thing As A Fish stars Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about the success of their podcast, and their new fact-filled book. Along the way, topics including old cats, cattle insemination and polar vortexes pop up.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Smithy (James Corden), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions TV

Oh, What's Occurring? Gavin & Stacey's cast talk about the new special

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

The stars of the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special talk about returning after nearly a decade away.

The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Sue (Sue Johnston) Pro

Joe Wilkinson on finding truth in comedy

Wednesday 13th November 2019

Joe Wilkinson talks about the development of his sketch show Two Episodes Of Mash; the process of writing comedy scripts with David Earl; and his philosophy on what the very best comedy should aim to achieve.

The Cockfields. Simon (Joe Wilkinson) TV

Joe Wilkinson interview

Monday 11th November 2019

Joe Wilkinson talks about The Cockfields, the Gold sitcom he has co-written and stars in. Plus his Two Episodes Of Mash days, and his Countdown friendships.

How Europe Stole My Mum. Kieran Hodgson Features

How British comedy mocked (non-)Brexit day

Wednesday 6th November 2019

Matt Hilborn looks back on 31st October 2019, a momentous day that saw several comedies celebrate - or commiserate? - another postponed Brexit deadline.

Catherine Bohart Live

Catherine Bohart interview

Tuesday 29th October 2019

Catherine Bohart's new show Lemon responds to a woman who called her 'disgusting' for mentioning her bisexuality. In a revealing, intimate chat, we discuss queer comedy, political satire, 'tell-all' humour, and what it's like to date a fellow comic.

Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Trevor Leighton Live

Alexander Armstrong interview

Friday 25th October 2019

Alexander Armstrong chats about his life, as he prepares to head out on tour with his brand new comedy show All Mouth And Some Trousers.

Hay Festival 2019. Jo Brand. Copyright: Marsha Arnold Live

Comedy highlights at the Hay Festival 2019

Friday 31st May 2019

BCG's Matt Hilborn popped over to Wales to catch Marcus Brigstocke, Jo Brand, Mae Martin, Sara Pascoe and Bill Bailey at The Hay Festival 2019.

Marcus Brigstocke Live

Hay Festival 2019 preview

Thursday 16th May 2019

Marcus Brigstocke, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran, Jimmy Carr and Sindhu Vee are amongst the many comedians due to appear at The Hay Festival in Wales.

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