British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer #4: The Context Conundrum

The Secret Reviewer

Every month our clandestine critic - a professional comedy pundit, writing exclusively for BCG Pro - will reveal the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. Raves, rants, star ratings and stars vanishing: get set for a rare snoop beyond the curtain. This month: how shows can infect each other.

I forget who originally suggested it now - probably some sagacious comedian or other - but there's a useful thing to remember whenever a random person is awful to you for no apparent reason: don't lose your shit, because, let's face it, you don't know what shit...

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Published: Monday 1st July 2019

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