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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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Jimmy James Features

Comedy Chronicles - The Comedians' Comedian: The art and impact of Jimmy James

Sunday 10th March 2024

Who influenced comics as diverse and star-studded as Peter Cook, Morecambe & Wise, Frankie Howerd, Peter Sellers and Tony Hancock? The great Jimmy James, that's who.

The Worst Week Of My Life. Image shows from L to R: Howard (Ben Miller), Mel (Sarah Alexander). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

The Worst Week Of My Life: 20 years on

Saturday 9th March 2024

Co-writer Mark Bussell sheds light on the sitcom hit, 20 years after its first broadcast.

Leslie Liao Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Leslie Liao

Friday 8th March 2024

Preparing to make her Glasgow debut, Leslie Liao takes us back to early days in LA.

Educating Archie. Peter Brough. Copyright: BBC Radio

Steam radio: a Baby Boomer's personal memory of post-war wireless comedy

Thursday 7th March 2024

With ever-more BBC radio archival treats now available to buy and enjoy again, self-identified Baby Boomer Hercules Grytpype-Thynne shares his personal memories and pays tribute to some of the biggest shows of the post-war era in this ode to brilliant comedy on the wireless.

The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #296

Wednesday 6th March 2024

The Brittas Empire, a famous bell, a Goodies death, lovelorn Jacko and The Green Green Grass are amongst the questions this time.

Edinburgh Fringe 2021 Features

What happens in Scotland

Tuesday 5th March 2024

Countless comedians hitting Vegas leads to lots of Edinburgh routines.

The Electric Head. Image shows left to right: Alan Ronald, Cy Henty. Credit: Rob Brazier Live

Random 8: The Electric Head

Tuesday 5th March 2024

They've got a London residency, but which of The Electric Head had a Harry Potter heartache?

Phil Wang. Credit: Ed Moore Live

Phil Wang, Sarah Keyworth, Arab Women Artists Now festival - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Monday 4th March 2024

In the continued adventures of our live comedy columnist: Taskmaster and Netflix star Phil Wang, Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week star Sarah Keyworth, and an International Women's Day-aligned showcase of comedians from Arab backgrounds.

Cruise Of The Gods. Image shows from L to R: Nick Lee (Steve Coogan), Andy van Allen (Rob Brydon) Features

Comedy Rewind: Cruise Of The Gods

Sunday 3rd March 2024

A look back at Cruise Of The Gods, the one-off comedy starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, that aired on BBC Two in 2002.

Sam Lake Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sam Lake

Friday 1st March 2024

Currently touring the UK, Sam Lake talks comedy mates, funny first dates, and a gallon of prosecco.

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