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United Kingdom Features

When a UK comedy tour isn't a UK comedy tour

Thursday 3rd July 2025

It's a familiar story for comedy fans from Wales and Scotland. A big-name comedian announces a "UK tour", only for the list of venues to appear and reveal a distinctly English itinerary.

Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Claire (Sian Clifford). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures Pro

Satisfying narrative structure

Thursday 3rd July 2025

We explore narrative structure. How do you create a satisfying narrative in your scripts?

Adam Riches Features

Balls Etc: Adam Riches explores the dark corners of Jimmy Connors

Thursday 3rd July 2025

Adam Riches is Jimmy Connors, again, as his Edinburgh Fringe hit transfers to London - but how did one missed opportunity lead to some remarkable encounters? And what does the real Connors make of all this?

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Comedians in adverts

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Comedians are appearing in pretty much every TV and radio advert break nowadays. We look into the reasons why brands are hiring them so regularly.

Gareth Gwynn. Credit: Rhiannon Moore Pro

My Comedy Career: Gareth Gwynn

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

You'll have seen and heard Gareth Gwynn's name at the end of many comedy programmes. Here he gives us insight into his various roles.

6 Dates With Barker. Image shows left to right: Alan Curtis, John Sharp, Ronnie Barker, Pat Gorman Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #364

Wednesday 2nd July 2025

To get top marks this time you'll have need to see comedies featuring Ronnie Barker, Michael Palin, Ringo Starr and Jocelyn Jee Esien.

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Quickies

Tuesday 1st July 2025

We all enjoy quickies, those espresso shots of sketch comedy. So let's take a look at them.

Ellen Turnill Montoya. Credit: Tian Khee Siong Live

Random 8: Ellen Turnill Montoya

Tuesday 1st July 2025

Boasting surely the biggest hand at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, Ellen Turnill Montoya takes the eight poser challenge.

This Country. Image shows from L to R: Mandy Harris (Ashley McGuire), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC Pro

A is for... Authenticity

Monday 30th June 2025

Authenticity is crucial for up-and-coming writers and comedians.

Frankie Howerd: In His Own Words. Frankie Howerd Features

Comedy Chronicles: Setbacks & Fightbacks #3 - Frankie Howerd, The serial survivor

Sunday 29th June 2025

Biographer Graham McCann charts the varied ups-and-downs in the long, remarkable career of comedy icon Frankie Howerd.

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