Craig Beadle

Comedy Casebook interview

An interview in which Craig Beadle talks about his background in comedy, and the projects he is working on.

How to write a great biography

Friday 26th July 2019

Writing a biography is a tricky thing. It can feel deeply unnatural. Bragging, even. But here are seven tips to help you sell yourself effectively.

The Punning Man interview

Thursday 7th February 2019

An interview with Sean Leahy - The Punning Man on Twitter. He talks about how and why he's created The Monster Café, a book for children.

Dear Mr Pop Star offers an unusual insight into a Christmas classic

Wednesday 19th December 2018

An extract from the book Dear Mr Pop Star, in which the band The Waitresses write back about their hit song Christmas Wrapping.

Newsjack: How the show is made

Saturday 3rd February 2018

British Comedy Guide goes behind-the-scenes on Newsjack to learn how the producers sift through scripts and edit the sketch show. There's various handy tips in here for those looking to submit jokes to the show.

Lou Sanders: Five unexpected Dry January benefits

Monday 15th January 2018

Lou Sanders, who gave up alcohol a year ago, offers some light-hearted tips on reasons to stay on the wagon.

10 things you probably didn't know about Taskmaster

Sunday 10th December 2017

An article about the making of Taskmaster, featuring 10 things you probably didn't know about the show. e.g. what is Alex Horne's favourite task?

Steve Best interview

Friday 1st December 2017

Comedian and photographer Steve Best talks to BCG about combining his two passions into a fascinating career.

Behind-the-scenes on Newsjack

Thursday 28th September 2017

British Comedy Guide goes behind-the-scenes on Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show. Here's five lessons we learnt whilst watching the script being put together and then performed.

Greg Jenner interview

Tuesday 29th November 2016

We talk in-depth to Greg Jenner, the historical consultant on Horrible Histories. Discover how he managed to get the job, and the challenges involved in writing a historically accurate sketch show.

Danny Stack interview

Thursday 31st March 2016

Writer Danny Stack gives us a complete guide to attempting to make in as a scriptwriter; from starting out to a detailed look at the entire process of making a film.

@TechnicallyRon interview

Wednesday 11th November 2015

An interview with comedy writer Aaron Gillies, better known as Twitter user @TechnicallyRon. He talks about how he gets work, how his new book came about, and more.

Alan Davies interview

Monday 2nd November 2015

Alan Davies talks about the return of his show As Yet Untitled. Plus why mobile phones are ruining social interaction, how he is preparing to gig on Everest, and the only fact he remembers from QI.

Danny Wallace: How to Get Started, From the Man Who's Done Everything

Sunday 4th October 2015

Read about how Danny Wallace got started in the world of writing, and what he'd do if he was starting out today.

Danny Wallace: Ten Years of Yes Man

Friday 25th September 2015

Marking 10 years since Yes Man was published, we speak to Danny Wallace about the book's effect on his life.

Interview with 'Dear Mr. Kershaw' writer Derek Philpott

Thursday 10th September 2015

Derek Philpott, the man behind new publication Dear Mr. Kershaw, explains how he came to publish a book featuring popstars responding to the funny letters he sent them.

Stand-up newcomers report back from their charity gig

Wednesday 12th November 2014

Nine of the brave souls who performed stand-up for the first time as part of the Changing Faces charity gig report back on their experience. Will they get back on stage again?

Stand-up course diary

Thursday 23rd October 2014

A blog from Craig Beadle discussing what caused him to decide to sign up to a stand-up course. What is it like to go on a course?

Dry Humour - Comedy Versus Alcohol

Wednesday 3rd September 2014

With an alcohol-free comedy night coming to London, we take a look at the long established, sometimes turbulent, relationship between comedy and alcohol.

The League of Gentlemen perform together again

Monday 2nd December 2013

The League of Gentlemen performed live sketches together last night for the first time in eight years, as part of a star-studded charity gig that also featured the likes of Rowan Atkinson.