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Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Donor (Frank Thornton), Nurse (June Whitfield) Pro

Fine-tuning a gag and why it matters

Sunday 28th November 2021

Fine-tuning a joke is important because it can mean the difference between its success or failure, whether it "lands" and makes people laugh or not. It is also the difference between being a lazy hack and a real craftsperson of comedy. Here's some thoughts and tips on the topic...

The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television Features

Comedy Rewind: The New Statesman

Sunday 28th November 2021

1987. Margaret Thatcher had just won her third General Election and two writers by the names of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran were about to team up with the pan-global phenomenon that was Rik Mayall, in order to create one of the most outrageous satires Britain had ever seen...

Pojj Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Pojj

Friday 26th November 2021

Cigs, burgers and Orange-Gina - the Adventures in Pojjland stars talk us through their big gig moments.

The British Comedy Quiz Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #179

Wednesday 24th November 2021

We're going to predict you get 5 out of 10 on this week's selection. See if we're right?

The Optimist. The Optimist (Enn Reitel) TV

The origins of The Optimist

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Channel 4's first ever half-hour comedy series, The Optimist is being prepared for a crowd-funded DVD release. We find out about the show's origins from creator Richard Sparks.

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Why is writing a pilot sitcom script SO INCREDIBLY HARD?

Monday 22nd November 2021

James Cary explains how you can find your way into the process of writing that script.

Image shows from L to R: Frank Muir, Denis Norden Features

Comedy Chronicles: Kings of comedy - When Muir & Norden bossed the BBC

Sunday 21st November 2021

Heard the one about the comedy writers who became some of the most powerful comedy executives in the country? The remarkable tale of Frank Muir and Denis Norden's time at the top of the TV tree is one that all broadcasters could learn from today.

Tom Holmes Live

Random 8: Tom Holmes

Tuesday 16th November 2021

Linford Christie, a full loaf of bread and a hobbit from Lord Of The Rings: which of these is Tom Holmes most chuffed about?

Janine Harouni Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Janine Harouni

Friday 12th November 2021

How did Donald Trump, a tube strike and some unsupportive colleagues affect Janine Harouni's early stand-up years? All will be revealed.

Peter Cook. Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #178

Wednesday 10th November 2021

The British Comedy Quiz is back, with a new look. The questions are just as hard as always though!

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