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Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd Quiz

Men Behaving Badly Quiz

Monday 1st July 2024

On 1st July 1994, Men Behaving Badly switched from ITV to the BBC, a move which saw it transform into a huge sitcom hit. But how much do you remember about the show now?

Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC Features

Red Dwarf II retrospective

Monday 1st July 2024

BCG hops aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf for a trawl through the sci-fi sitcom's second series, moving from cult hit towards mainstream classic.

Till Death Us Do Part. Image shows left to right: Alf Garnett (Warren Mitchell), Arthur Blenkinsopp (Eric Sykes). Credit: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Up the polls! - Election campaigns and comedy

Sunday 30th June 2024

Comedy and politics regularly mix, but there has long been a significant hesitation amongst television broadcasters to poke fun during election campaign periods.

Simon David. Credit: Rebecca Need-Menear Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon David

Friday 28th June 2024

TV trauma, Trump starts and dumped sex noises - Simon David takes us back.

Educating Rita. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Julie Walters), Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #312

Wednesday 26th June 2024

Topics this time include Educating Rita, Monty Python, Steptoe And Son and the character Gelliant Gutfright.

Martha MacDonald Live

Random 8: Martha MacDonald

Tuesday 25th June 2024

From Virginia Woolf to Victoria Wood, Shell writer Martha McDonald talks childhood precocity and adult envy.

Kind Hearts And Coronets. Image shows from L to R: Louis Mazzini (Dennis Price), Sibella (Joan Greenwood). Copyright: Ealing Studios Features

Comedy Rewind: In the family name - Kind Hearts And Coronets

Sunday 23rd June 2024

Take a look at the internationally renowned Kind Hearts And Coronets on its 75th anniversary.

Football Features

A Sporting Chance

Wednesday 19th June 2024

Big tournaments can be tough on live comedy.

Bodger & Badger. Simon Bodger (Andy Cunningham) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #311

Wednesday 19th June 2024

Bodger & Badger, Basil Brush, Detectorists and chart hit Hedgehog Sandwich are amongst the topics in this wildlife-themed quiz.

Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest Live

Finalists ready for Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2024

Tuesday 18th June 2024

Babs Romance, Kat Dellar, Dick Speed and Lil Wenker will compete in the 7th July 2024 final.

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