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Shared laughter: does it still exist?

Monday 3rd February 2025

Writer and Pro member Lisa Houston discusses the importance of shared laughter - and what that means for comedy creators and audiences today.

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Comedy Rewind: Jeff Goldblum is The Tall Guy

Sunday 2nd February 2025

The Tall Guy may be long forgotten, but this 1989 feature deserves reappraisal as the film debuts of both writer Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith.

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The rich and evolving world of British comedy

Friday 31st January 2025

British comedy boasts a rich heritage that across the ages has deftly weaved satire, irony, wit and many other comic devices to reflect the complexities of British society and culture.

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The rise of online comedy content

Friday 31st January 2025

Since the advent of the internet, comedy has changed... and it is even changing the type of comedy seen in comedy clubs now.

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The rise of stand-up comedy in casinos

Friday 31st January 2025

Casinos in the UK have been diversifying their entertainment offerings, with stand-up comedy becoming an increasingly popular choice.

Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alice Fraser

Friday 31st January 2025

As her new book heads to the shelves and on tour, Alice Fraser reveals ups, downs and a horrific sausage party.

Pro

Creating compelling comedy characters

Thursday 30th January 2025

Chris Head explores character creation in television comedy scripts.

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The soaring popularity of live British comedy

Thursday 30th January 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the live comedy scene in the UK is looking healthy.

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Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright and the end of Greenwich's Sunday Special - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Thursday 30th January 2025

John Robins, Fern Brady, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham, Sharon Wanjohi, Jenny Tian, Jeff Innocent and Thor Stenhaug all feature as Sunday Special at Up The Creek in Greenwich host their last ever shows. Plus: modern TV classic Inside No. 9 launches a stage show in London's West End. So what did our live comedy columnist Mark Muldoon think of it?

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VPN: What is a virtual private network and how to use it to watch UK comedy?

Wednesday 29th January 2025

Using a virtual private network (VPN) has many benefits, and one of them directly relates to helping those who are looking to watch British comedies from outside of the UK.