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This page lists all the articles, interviews and other features BCG has published. There are more than 4,000 articles to read in this section.   RSS feed

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The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin Features

Animals in British comedy

Wednesday 16th April 2025

A look at four well-known animals that have featured in British comedy shows. You'll probably have seen the gorilla, hippopotamus and dog we talk about.

The Secret Reviewer Pro

The Secret Reviewer #72: Careful what you wish for

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we beware of big stages?

Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. Image shows left to right: Sir Percy Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas), Courtney (Eric Sykes). Credit: 20th Century Fox Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #353

Wednesday 16th April 2025

Featured in this knowledge test: Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines, Lauren Cooper, Derek Nimmo, Roy Slater and more.

Adam Hopkins. Credit: Andy Hollingworth Live

Random 8: Adam Hopkins

Tuesday 15th April 2025

With a new show and a new special - filmed in Taiwan - Adam Hopkins talks Mandarin murmurs, Beitou springs, and a chicken shop in Pudsey.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Pro

The Comedy Doctor on mentioning brands

Tuesday 15th April 2025

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member worried about referring to brand names in a script.

2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC Features

Four British sitcoms on iPlayer you may not have seen

Tuesday 15th April 2025

There's lots of comedy to find on BBC iPlayer, including many archive shows. Here is a list of four sitcoms that you might not have seen before.

Fawlty Towers. Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC Pro

Character study: Basil Fawlty

Monday 14th April 2025

In this new series of pieces, we take a look at popular British comedy characters, analysing how they work and what makes them funny. First up, "Basil!".

The Intelligence Men Quiz

Morecambe & Wise quiz

Sunday 13th April 2025

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Morecambe & Wise's foray into film, here is a quiz based around the comedy duo.

The Detectives. Image shows left to right: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Credit: Celador Productions Features

Comedy Rewind: Investigating The Detectives

Sunday 13th April 2025

In this week's Comedy Rewind we investigate the crime fighting comedy duo at the centre of 90s sitcom The Detectives, starring Jasper Carrott.

Comedy Roulette Features

Wheel of Fortune

Friday 11th April 2025

Improvised stand-up is fun for audiences - but what about the acts?

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