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Punching up a comedy script

Sunday 18th June 2023

We look at the process of going through a script, livening up the dialogue, cutting and moving bits of action around, and generally improving and streamlining the episode.

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Comedy Chronicles: It seemed a good idea at the time #4 - The Bee Gees' Cucumber Castle

Sunday 18th June 2023

A look at the strange and exotic cultural creature that is Cucumber Castle, a one-off TV comedy special starring The Bee Gees. The story of its ill-fated creation involves commercial opportunism, professional naivety, musical differences, sibling tensions, a number of sudden misfortunes and a great deal of chaos and confusion.

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Adam Tandy

Friday 16th June 2023

The video recording of our hour-long Q&A session with top comedy producer Adam Tandy. It's a deep dive into how television comedy is brought to the screen.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Tadiwa Mahlunge

Friday 16th June 2023

As he prepares for Standon Calling, Tadiwa Mahlunge talks us through a post-show pursuit in Peaslake.

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Harry Carlile & Jonathan Parramint on making BBC short 7 Minutes

Thursday 15th June 2023

Harry Carlile and Jonathan Parramint, the creators of BBC Comedy Short Films 2023's 7 Minutes, explain how the project came about, and what it was like to work with director Ricky Gervais.

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My Comedy Career: Rachel Sheridan

Wednesday 14th June 2023

Award-winning casting director Rachel Sheridan talks us through how she finds talent for shows such as Big Boys, In My Skin, Feel Good and Such Brave Girls.

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Blackadder Quiz

Wednesday 14th June 2023

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Blackadder, here are some questions about the brilliant sitcom. How well do you know the classic comedy?

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Summer Season

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Forget the beach and hit the gigs.

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Talent Spotting

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Can you guess who next year's breakout prime-time comic will be?

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John Kearns / Stuart McPherson / Judi Love - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 13th June 2023

This month Bobby writes a love letter to John Kearns, has his appetite whetted for Stuart McPherson's new Fringe hour and has a blast with TV personality Judi Love.

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