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Geoff Norcott chats to BCG
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
With Labour taking over government just ahead of the series' debut, we chat to Geoff about politics, men in modern society, and his latest radio comedy, Working Men's Club.
Steam radio: a Baby Boomer's personal memory of post-war wireless comedy
Thursday 7th March 2024
With ever-more BBC radio archival treats now available to buy and enjoy again, self-identified Baby Boomer Hercules Grytpype-Thynne shares his personal memories and pays tribute to some of the biggest shows of the post-war era in this ode to brilliant comedy on the wireless.
Jazz Emu introduces his radio series
Saturday 24th February 2024
In the run up to his audio show coming to BBC Radio 4, Jazz Emu has given British Comedy Guide an exclusive insight into the making of the series.
Comedy and mental health survival
Friday 1st December 2023
Magnus Mackintosh, the writer of Radio 4 sitcom Disordered, says the value of comedy as an art form is underappreciated within society.
Glenn Moore introduces his Almanac
Monday 13th November 2023
As Glenn Moore's Almanac arrives on Radio 4, we caught up with the writer and performer to find out more.
Bravo Two Charlies: Writers interview
Thursday 27th April 2023
Matt Leys and Martin Trenaman, the writers of Bravo Two Charlies, talk about making the hit traffic police comedy as it returns for a fourth series on BBC Radio Wales.
Lucy Porter interview
Monday 13th March 2023
As she returns to Radio 4 this week with her latest stand-up special, Lucy Porter talks about the upsides of appearing on breakfast television in pyjamas, not writing her novel, losing her marbles and hitting rock bottom.
Gemma Arrowsmith interview
Tuesday 20th September 2022
As Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out comes to Radio 4, we talk to the creator about her favourite audio moments, working with guest stars like Joanna Lumley, and more.
Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official introduce DMs Are Open
Monday 16th May 2022
DMs Are Open is the new radio series showcasing comedy written by the public. Hosts Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official explain more in this interview...
Criminal tendencies: the comic genius of Richmal Crompton
Saturday 30th April 2022
Edward Rowett explains why Just William creator Richmal Crompton is such an important literary figure.