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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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  • Comedy Rewind
  • Novelty Jukebox
  • First Gig, Worst Gig
  • Random 8
  • Circuit Training
  • Rogue Pun
  • Balls Etc
  • The British Comedy Quiz
Helen Bauer Live

Random 8: Helen Bauer

Tuesday 20th February 2024

What do Sean Connery, Lena Dunham and Princess Di have in common? They all appear in Helen Bauer's random answers.

The Worker. Charlie (Charlie Drake) Features

Comedy Rewind: Hello, my darlings! - Revisiting The Worker

Sunday 18th February 2024

Charlie Drake was once one of British comedy's biggest stars. We revisit his put-upon everyman character and popular ITV sitcom The Worker.

Darren Maskell. Credit: Ed Moore People

Darren Maskell: A life of bedazzlement

Saturday 17th February 2024

Adam Larter pays tribute to the unique talents of comedian Darren Maskell, who died recently aged 37.

Olga Koch. Credit: Matt Stronge Live

Olga Koch / Gareth Mutch / Marc Jennings - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary

Saturday 17th February 2024

This month Bobby watches three tour shows in their final iterations and ponders whether structure should ever trump jokes?

Billy the Fish Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #293

Wednesday 14th February 2024

A quiz themed all around fish in British comedy. The questions are more varied than you might expect. Can you reel in 10 points?

Grady West Live

Random 8: Dina Martina

Tuesday 13th February 2024

Which fast-food icon did US diva Dina Martina dream of dating? All will be revealed.

Frank Skinner Live

Frank Skinner, Daniel Kitson, Jessica Fostekew - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Monday 12th February 2024

This week our live comedy columnist sees Frank Skinner's West End run, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Jessica Fostekew, and legendary uber-comedian Daniel Kitson twice! Plus he deploys the word 'exquisite'.

Jack Hylton Presents Features

Comedy Chronicles: Taking It To The Hilt - Jack Hylton and British Comedy

Sunday 11th February 2024

Jack Hylton must rate as one of, if not the, most extraordinary and influential impresarios in the history of British entertainment.

Mark Nelson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Mark Nelson

Friday 9th February 2024

Lime-tossing, stark-bollock Birmingham and a barney in Abu Dhabi: Mark Nelson takes us back.

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC Features

Four classic BBC comedies

Thursday 8th February 2024

The BBC started pointing TV cameras at funny people over 90 years ago. Here is a look at four of the many shows they've made.

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