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My Comedy Career: Adrian Gray
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Adrian Gray has been attracting millions of views online, particularly for his Forgotten History format. In this interview we find out more about how he got to this point, and his thoughts on the precarious nature of internet publishing.
Random 8: Celya AB
Tuesday 7th February 2023
From Paris to Brum, now taking on London and Leicester, Celya AB tackles our huit suite.
Nick Hancock's Second Half
Saturday 4th February 2023
He's as 1990s-iconic as Pierre van Hooijdonk, and still benefits from those old shows. Now Nick Hancock is back talking football every week - and recalling a unique career.
First Gig, Worst Gig: The Thinking Drinkers
Friday 3rd February 2023
What happens when The Thinking Drinkers and our Q&A come together? It's First Drink, Worst Drink!
The Secret Reviewer #47: I Will Follow
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: What's the etiquette when old acquaintances turn bad?
Medical sitcoms
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Healthcare is a national obsession, so we take a look at a few TV sitcom depictions of hospital life.
British Comedy Quiz #239
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Who runs the coffee shop in Blackadder? Where did Captain Hans Geering go? How did David Brent finally make his staff laugh? What did Arthur Tolcher play? Those questions, and more.
Comedy Chronicles: One sitcom did 'ave 'em - The strangely short career of Raymond Allen
Sunday 29th January 2023
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, but for writer Raymond Allen it was almost his only success a comedy writer. Normally sitcoms flop and writers flourish - so why the near-opposite here?
All about the BBC Comedy Collective
Friday 27th January 2023
As the BBC's inaugural Comedy Collective application window reaches its final weekend, we have an exclusive Q&A with Commissioning Editor Emma Lawson and Assistant Commissioning Editor Emma Barnard about the scheme, why it's been created, and what the BBC is looking for.
Writers: Coming to Big Comedy Conference? You should be!
Friday 27th January 2023
Why should you bother coming to the Big Comedy Conference? Dave Cohen has some thoughts. Also: news of an extra bonus if you live near London or are planning to stay overnight - a Sunday workshop.