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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
Short Com Pro

Notes from the first Short Com Sitcom Writing Competition

Friday 21st August 2020

Following on from their recent writing competition, Short Com director Chris Aitken runs through some of the common habits new sitcom writers portray, and gives suggestions for how people can potentially improve their scripts.

Sarah Callaghan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sarah Callaghan

Friday 21st August 2020

She's part of a mighty bill for the Monkey Barrel fundraiser, but what happened at Luton Town? Sarah Callaghan spills the beans.

Adam Kay Pro

The Long Game: How one novel decision can boost a script's potential

Thursday 20th August 2020

Adam Kay had a great insider tip for getting scripts noticed, but it involves a big rewrite.

James Corden Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #115

Wednesday 19th August 2020

A young James Corden, the receptionist in My Hero and Katherine Ryan's cat... three of this week's varied topics.

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.

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