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The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Thames Television Features

Christmas crackers: 7 seasonal specials

Sunday 22nd December 2024

Stuck for which Christmas specials to dig out this year? BCG Pro editor Tim Dawson suggests 7 classic comedy specials to have you hooting.

Are You Being Served?. Image shows left to right: Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton), Mrs Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Mr Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough). Credit: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Dear Sexy Knickers - A love letter to Are You Being Served?

Sunday 10th November 2024

With 10 series under its belt, the iconic department store sitcom Are You Being Served? could appear overwhelming to newcomers. We pay tribute and look at what made the series so special.

One Foot In The Grave. Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: One Foot In The Grave

Sunday 5th December 2021

You'd better believe it: as all 42 full episodes of One Foot In The Grave make their way to BBC iPlayer, we look at what made this dark, delicious sitcom classic.

Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Raising a toast to Last Of The Summer Wine

Sunday 7th November 2021

Tim Dawson looks back fondly on the world's longest-running sitcom.

George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television TV

George & Mildred at 45

Monday 6th September 2021

Marking the 45th anniversary of its debut, we take a look at sitcom George & Mildred and examine what what makes it so enduringly popular.

Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Adam Parkinson (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Russell Parkinson (Andrew Hall), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Soft and gentle as a sigh - revisiting Butterflies

Sunday 6th June 2021

A look back at Butterflies, Carla Lane's masterpiece. The four series of the sitcom see Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer portray a marriage where not everything is as rosy as it could be.

The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: And it's goodnight from him - saying hello again to The Two Ronnies

Saturday 10th April 2021

It's now been 50 years since The Two Ronnies was first broadcast, and the celebrated sketch show - starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett - still has plenty of laughs and entertainment to deliver.

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey). Copyright: BBC Pro

Looking back at Two Pints

Sunday 28th February 2021

Loved by its audience and loathed by critics, this week marked the 20th anniversary of sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Comedy writer Tim Dawson, who got his first break on the show, reveals what he learned and reflects on the programme's achievements.

On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Time to get back On The Buses

Sunday 8th November 2020

"I'll get you, Butler! I will get you! Mark my words, this time, I will get you, boy!"

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