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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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The first draft

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Some advice on writing the first draft of your script and combatting some of the problems that every writer faces on occasion.

Angela Barnes. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: Angela Barnes

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Band Aid, Beryl the Peril, and the Battle of Hastings: Angela Barnes tackles the ultimate eight-question test.

Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) Pro

Is British humour the UK's Trump card?

Monday 24th February 2025

Fresh analysis of television viewing in continental Europe has underlined the international appeal of British humour.

Image shows left to right: Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe Features

Comedy Chronicles: The Great Tiddlywinks Caper - Goons, Royals and Cambridge games

Sunday 23rd February 2025

The story of the time The Royal Family asked The Goons to represent them in a game of tiddlywinks against the University of Cambridge.

Jena Friedman Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jena Friedman

Friday 21st February 2025

Back in London with her most personal show yet, Jena Friedman plays us the greatest toddler heckle, ever.

Tom Short Pro

The mechanics of laughter

Thursday 20th February 2025

Pro member and stand-up comedian Tom Short discusses the mechanics of laughter.

First Of The Summer Wine. Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #345

Wednesday 19th February 2025

First Of The Summer Wine, Smack The Pony, The Goon Show and Sir Roderick Ryall are amongst the topics in this quiz.

Adam Flood Live

Adam Flood / Phil O'Shea / Kate Hammer / Maddie Fernando - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary

Tuesday 18th February 2025

Bobby catches some inclusive and progressive mixed bill shows, All Mouth Queer Comedy and Clown Extravaganza. He is also wowed by Adam Flood's Back Of The Spoon tour.

The House logo. Credit: BCG Pro

Putting The House in order

Tuesday 18th February 2025

Micheál Jacob outlines the process of producing The House.

Alwin Solanky Live

Random 8: Alwin Solanky

Tuesday 18th February 2025

What do Richard Dawkins, Jane Goodall and Jurassic Park 3 have in common? They all appear in Alwin Solanky's pre-Leicester ruminations.

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