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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 Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) TV

The Office at 20

Monday 5th July 2021

In July 2001 a sitcom focusing on a regional manager in Berkshire made its debut on TV. It soon became clear The Office was something different and special. 20 years on, we're still loving Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's hit comedy.

Sorry!. Image shows from L to R: Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett), Phyllis Lumsden (Barbara Lott). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Ronnie Corbett in Sorry!

Sunday 4th July 2021

Across the 1980s, Ronnie Corbett played mummy's boy Timothy Lumsden in hit sitcom Sorry!. We take a closer look at the comedy, and how the star managed to take on the somewhat bleak concept and deliver a show loved by millions.

Mark Watson. Copyright: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: Mark Watson

Thursday 1st July 2021

He's behind the big Marlow Comedy Weekender, in a nice Berkshire park, but which literary hill is Mark Watson firmly perched on?

Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #160

Wednesday 30th June 2021

Apparently there is about a 1 in 10 million chance to getting top marks if you totally guess at random in our quiz... so fingers crossed this week you know about Carry On Matron, Ronnie Barker and Roger & Val...

Mat Brooks. Copyright: Steve Best Live

Random 8: Mat Brooks

Tuesday 29th June 2021

It's our most Bottom-fuelled Random 8, ever - stand-up and superfan Mat Brooks on the lure of Richard and Hitler.

Come Back Mrs. Noah. Mrs Gertrude Noah (Mollie Sugden). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Stranger Things - When sitcoms strain to be different

Sunday 27th June 2021

Difference is good. Experimentation is to be lauded. But in a handful of cases, television sitcoms have made difference itself their raison d'être, rather than a factor in their storytelling.

Gráinne Maguire. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Gráinne Maguire

Friday 25th June 2021

The Irish John Mulaney - comedy-wise anyway - Gráinne Maguire preps for the Ventnor Fringe with a trip down memory lane.

Sex Education. Image shows from L to R: Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield). Copyright: Eleven Film Online

Series 3 of Sex Education starts on 17th September 2021

Thursday 24th June 2021

The much-anticipated third series of award-winning hit comedy drama Sex Education will launch on Netflix in the UK on 17th September 2021.

Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley) Features

The TV comedies that defined the 1990s

Thursday 24th June 2021

In terms of British comedy, the 1990s should be considered an odd decade. It acted as a bridge between two eras, having some roots in the past but ultimately pointing to new ways of looking at comedy.

Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #159

Wednesday 23rd June 2021

This time: Mike Wozniak, Alan Partridge, Abigail's Party, Mrs Pike, and more.

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