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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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Swiss Toni. Swiss Toni (Charlie Higson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Pro

How to break in as a comedy writer

Tuesday 1st April 2025

We outline how to break into the comedy industry as a writer.

Molly McGuinness Live

Random 8: Molly McGuinness

Tuesday 1st April 2025

With A Lovely Weekend and the Edinburgh Fringe upcoming, Molly McGuinness recalls that time she got hooked up with a singing superstar.

The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Credit: BBC Features

Five British comedy losers

Monday 31st March 2025

We list five British comedy characters who are generally considered losers.

The House logo. Credit: BCG Pro

Laughter in The House

Monday 31st March 2025

Micheál Jacob discusses the process of moving from a first to a second draft script - and what will happen next.

Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Going Straight (Fletch lives!)

Sunday 30th March 2025

We look back at Going Straight, the sequel to Porridge which is well worth spending a few hours inside for.

Lewis Costello. Credit: Andy Hollingworth Features

Balls Etc: Lewis Costello - Blackburn's matchday man goes roving

Saturday 29th March 2025

He's a Blackburn Rover: football club announcer and stand-up Lewis Costello is heading out on tour. But where do wrestling and Floyd Mayweather enter the picture?

Geoff Norcott. Credit: Karla Gowlett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Geoff Norcott

Friday 28th March 2025

Grim green rooms, self-heckles in Helmand Province and a Romesh/Ryan dream: Geoff Norcott takes on FGWG2.

Johnny Ball People

Johnny Ball: "Comedy means not dull"

Friday 28th March 2025

As his book My Previous Life In Comedy is published, we talk to Johnny Ball about working the clubs in the 1960s, entertaining the troops, his friendship with Harry Secombe, and more.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows left to right: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie Shop

Soupy Twists Again!

Friday 28th March 2025

Author Jem Roberts outlines the return of his officially authorised Fry & Laurie celebration - plus, an Audible giveaway!

Fawlty Towers. Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC Features

The importance of Manuel in Fawlty Towers

Thursday 27th March 2025

An article look at how the character of Manuel was crucial to the success of Fawlty Towers.

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