British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer

A professional comedy pundit, writing undercover for BCG Pro, talks frankly about the industry.

The Secret Reviewer

More questions than answers

  • Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Online Q&As have become ubiquitous. But should you bother?

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#60: Reasons to be cheerful

  • Thursday 7th March 2024

There are definitely worse places to work.

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#59: The job's a joke, you're broke

  • Monday 5th February 2024

Are you really ready to jack in the day job?

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#58: Character Traits

  • Wednesday 10th January 2024

Want to make a statement in 2024? Character comedy could be an answer.

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#57: On the Record

  • Tuesday 5th December 2023

Should you go public with grudges against other acts?

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#56: The Free Stuff Freeway

  • Tuesday 7th November 2023

Should you give random writers free tickets?

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#55: The Big Break

  • Monday 2nd October 2023

Should performers be prouder of appearing in ads?

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#54: The Big Stage

  • Friday 1st September 2023

Should we be sniffy about arena comedy?

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#53: August and Everything After

  • Tuesday 1st August 2023

Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.

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#52: Network Failure

  • Tuesday 4th July 2023

Schmoozing is overrated.