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Kayleigh Jones Live

Kayleigh Jones fed her dad to a pelican

Wednesday 4th October 2023

Kayleigh Jones talks about I Fed My Dad to a Pelican, her debut comedy hour that tells the bizarre true story of how she found out another man was her dad and why, after finding her real dad, she fed him to a pelican.

Rising Damp. Image shows left to right: Alan Moore (Richard Beckinsale), Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter), Philip Smith (Don Warrington) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #274

Wednesday 4th October 2023

Feline smart? You meowt spot a subtle theme as you purruse this week's set of quiz questions.

Image shows left to right: Arabella Rodrigo, Katy Baker, Charlotte Brooke, Issy Wroe Wright, Flat & The Curves. Credit: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Katy Baker from Flat and the Curves

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

As Manchester's Women in Comedy fest approaches, Katy Baker from Flat and the Curves talks Meryl, Minnelli and living with Mona Lisa.

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How to spot good notes

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Spotting good notes is a crucial ability for any writer. Here's how to do it.

Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Pat (Jim Howick), Captain (Ben Willbond), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas) TV

Ghosts interviews

Monday 2nd October 2023

The stars of Ghosts explain why it is the right time to bring the hit show to an end.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett TV

Interesting facts about Have I Got News For You

Monday 2nd October 2023

From the guest who thought one of them was a runner, to the surprising reason William Shatner agreed to host the show; Ian Hislop and Paul Merton discuss some facts about Have I Got News For You, as the panel show prepares to begin its 66th series.

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The Secret Reviewer #55: The Big Break

Monday 2nd October 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should performers be prouder of appearing in ads?

Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Much more than Just Good Friends

Sunday 1st October 2023

John Sullivan is best known for the iconic Only Fools And Horses, but his mid-80s romantic sitcom Just Good Friends entertained more than 20 million viewers over the course of three captivating series.

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3 questions to ask yourself when working on a scene

Friday 29th September 2023

Here are 3 useful questions to ask yourself when you're working on a scene.

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Say "yes!" to ALCS

Thursday 28th September 2023

In this piece we explain why all comedy writers should make sure they're signed up to ALCS.

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