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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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Hippodrome. Woody Allen Features

Comedy Chronicles: Woody Allen versus a boxing kangaroo

Sunday 12th March 2023

In 1966, inside an office at British TV company Rediffusion, a programme meeting reached its climax when some bright spark volunteered the idea: '...Kangaroo Boxing?'.

Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Features

Why is comedy so enduringly popular as a genre?

Saturday 11th March 2023

Comedy has proven to be one of the most popular genres in the whole history of recorded entertainment. Why is this, and what British comedy does it particularly well on a global scale?

The Russ Abbot Show. Russ Abbot. Copyright: BBC Features

James Bond and comedy

Friday 10th March 2023

The James Bond film series is the only one to rival the iconic Carry Ons in British cinema: but it, too, is laden with both direct humour and material ripe for spoof.

Joe Mande Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joe Mande

Friday 10th March 2023

From the Mall of America to the Soho Theatre, Joe Mande gives us his gig highs and lows.

Tony Law Live

Tony Law / Dating Crapp / Fin Taylor - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Thursday 9th March 2023

Bobby has been watching Tony Law in his dead dad's long johns, fortnightly improv show Dating Crapp and an on fire Fin Taylor.

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Copyright: BBC Quiz

Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Quiz

Wednesday 8th March 2023

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy started on the radio on 8th March 1978, so now seems a great time for a themed quiz to celebrate the iconic show.

Just For Laughs London 2023 Live

Just For Laughs festival, London - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Organisers of London's Just For Laughs festival are aiming for the event to eventually become "the UK's most recognised comedy festival". With a debut line-up that included Graham Norton, James Acaster, Aisling Bea and Nish Kumar, Mark Muldoon sizes up just how likely that's looking...

Cally Beaton Live

Random 8: Cally Beaton

Tuesday 7th March 2023

Colbert, Owen Meany and Madonna - Cally Beaton takes the eight-question test.

Murder Most Horrid. Dawn French Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #243

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Programmes involved this week in the questions include Gavin & Stacey, Lead Balloon, Murder Most Horrid and Last Of The Summer Wine. Good luck!

Dead Parrott TV

Why TV needs sketch comedy

Monday 27th February 2023

With sketch output declining on television, comedy writer Andrew Dawson has written this compelling call for more shows to be commissioned.

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