British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer

A professional comedy pundit, writing undercover for BCG Pro, talks frankly about the industry.

The Secret Reviewer

#69: It's just a number

  • Monday 9th December 2024

Stand-ups age well - but other comics need to move on.

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#68: The Bleep Test

  • Tuesday 12th November 2024

Is swearing ever big or clever?

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#67: Rebel MCs

  • Monday 14th October 2024

Could you be the host with the most?

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#66: Call it what you want

  • Wednesday 4th September 2024

Is it time to stop neglecting titles?

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#65: The House of 45s

  • Wednesday 14th August 2024

Are shorter Fringe shows the way forward?

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#64: Winners and Losers

  • Monday 15th July 2024

Is it a bad time for topical stuff?

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#63: Honest to Goodness

  • Wednesday 5th June 2024

Do we need to believe in a stand-up's emotional displays?

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#62: Call yourself a comedian?

  • Wednesday 8th May 2024

Switching genres can make sense, but with complications.

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#61: More questions than answers

  • Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Online Q&As have become ubiquitous. But should you bother?

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#60: Reasons to be cheerful

  • Thursday 7th March 2024

There are definitely worse places to work.