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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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  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
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  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
Good Omens. Julia Petley (Jayde Adams) Features

Jayde Adams has a Good Omens drama, then saves live comedy

Tuesday 18th August 2020

Jayde Adams is helping to #SaveLiveComedy with some big shows this week - but how did Miranda Richardson help save her biggest acting gig?

Ian Stone Live

Random 8: Ian Stone

Tuesday 18th August 2020

With his Jam-fuelled book To Be Someone out now, Ian Stone reveals which modish footwear he's probably avoiding, in the current climate.

Maggie And Her. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Perry (Irene Handl), Maggie (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: London Weekend Television Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #114

Wednesday 12th August 2020

We know it's tough to get 10 out of 10 on our quizzes, as it requires you to know about comedy from all decades. See how you do this week?

Alexis Strum Live

Random 8: Alexis Strum

Tuesday 11th August 2020

Where does Alexis Strum keep her emergency snacks? All will be revealed.

Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker), Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel). Copyright: Granada Television Features

Comedy Chronicles: Strained Relationships - Hylda Baker & Jimmy Jewel

Sunday 9th August 2020

As the Strained Relationships series continues, Graham McCann recounts the tale of another sitcom duo: comedians Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewel.

Bennett Arron Pro

Turning the situation into a comedy

Friday 7th August 2020

Bennett Arron discusses how, in lockdown, he has been helping comedy writers via his online sitcom writing workshops.

Philip Simon Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Philip Simon

Friday 7th August 2020

Sometimes the first gig is almost the worst gig: Philip Simon talks us through his character-forming debut.

Short Com Pro

Short Com writing competition 2020 longlist

Wednesday 5th August 2020

Short Com has revealed the list of writers and scripts that have made it on to the longlist for its first sitcom writing competition.

The League Of Gentlemen. Mr Chinnery (Mark Gatiss) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #113

Wednesday 5th August 2020

Do you recognise the man pictured here? If so, you have the first answer in this week's quiz sorted. They get harder though...

Funny Women Awards Pro

Semi-finalists revealed for Funny Women Stage Award 2020

Tuesday 4th August 2020

The semi-finalists have been revealed for the Funny Women Stage Award 2020.

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