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Random 8: Mark Brailsford

Tuesday 5th April 2022

About to reprise his Tony Hancock, Mark Brailsford recalls snubbing Pinter but delighting a Brighton football legend.

Pro

The Secret Reviewer #37: Stand-Up and be Counted

Sunday 3rd April 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Comedians vs hecklers can be complicated.

Features

Comedy Chronicles: The subtle sitcom skills of the one and only Sydney Lotterby

Sunday 3rd April 2022

Sydney Lotterby was producer/director of some of the most esteemed sitcoms of all time - titles such as Last Of The Summer Wine, Porridge, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Yes Minister all benefited from his touch - but is all-too-often overlooked for his skill, influence and input. Graham McCann sets that right.

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Finishing a script

Thursday 31st March 2022

Finishing a script can be far more challenging than starting one. Finishing your work might feel like an almighty task, but it is also essential... and it can be done.

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British Comedy Quiz #196

Wednesday 30th March 2022

Clem Fandango, Manny from Black Books, Major Bloodnok and the Fourmile family are amongst the characters we are quizzing you about this time.

Live

Random 8: Bobby Mair

Tuesday 29th March 2022

Back on an eagerly-awaited tour, Bobby Mair recalls pre-show donut binges, anxious gatecrashing and screaming arm dangles.

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Structuring a scene

Monday 28th March 2022

If you're a new writer, structuring a scene can be daunting. In a fit of enthusiasm (or confusion, if you haven't planned properly), scenes can run away from you, becoming scrappy and directionless...

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Musical Comedy Awards 2022 finalists

Monday 28th March 2022

Abigail Carter-Simpson, Amy Webber, Chris Timoney, Jeff Japers, Joseph Emslie, Kayleigh Jones, Kit Sullivan, Nikola McMurtrie, Orlando Gibbs, Simon David, The Sugarcoated Sisters and Talal Karkouti will take part in the 2022 WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards final on 9th April.

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Steve Speirs

Friday 25th March 2022

The 70 minute video of our conversation with top actor and writer Steve Speirs. Topics of discussion include sitcom plotting, the process of television commissioning/development and how to comedically 'set fireworks off'.

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First Gig Worst Gig: Colin Mochrie

Friday 25th March 2022

Improv legend Colin Mochrie heads back to the UK with a hypnotic new show, but why was he once held up by a Hollywood action hero?