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This page lists all the articles, interviews and other features BCG has published. There are more than 4,000 articles to read in this section.   RSS feed

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The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Pro

The Comedy Doctor on representation

Thursday 25th June 2026

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who thinks it's time to seek representation.

Entertaining Mr Sloane. Image shows left to right: Ed (Alan Webb), Mr Sloane (Peter McEnery), Kath (Beryl Reid) Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #414

Wednesday 24th June 2026

Warning: a picture of Mr Blobby is lurking in this quiz. However, there are some other less alarming questions to try too.

The Comedy Store (London). Ian Stone Pro

Audience interaction: 5 key tips

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Here are five key things to bear in mind when interacting with an audience.

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Couplet. Credit: Jack Morris Live

Random 8: Couplet

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Rita Moreno, Henry Winkler and a Frank Gehry waffle stack: Couplet complete the eight-question test.

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Comedy writing: breaking in

Monday 22nd June 2026

Breaking into the comedy industry is difficult, but not impossible. We take a look.

Fayne & Evans Features

Comedy Chronicles: Three unjustly-forgotten double acts

Sunday 21st June 2026

A profile of Flotsam & Jetsam, Fayne & Evans and Ryan & Ronnie: three double acts who have, for so many, been long-forgotten but their respective contributions deserve belated but proper recognition.

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Stand-up comedy: freestyle writing

Thursday 18th June 2026

We explore a technique for generating material called "freestyle writing".

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Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #413

Wednesday 17th June 2026

Radio 4's Cabin Pressure, Chorley FM, Vera Small and Irene Spencer are amongst the topics we are going to ask you about this time.

Jordan Brookes. Credit: Poppy Hillstead Live

Alternative comedy special 2! Jordan Brookes, Sam Jay, Bebe Cave - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 16th June 2026

A second alternative comedy special in a row from our London columnist. Critically acclaimed sketch duo The Major and his Daughter, actor/comedian Bebe Cave, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Sam Jay and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes.

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Inside the writers' room

Tuesday 16th June 2026

Pro member Lisa Houston recently took part in one of our online writers' room experiences. She reports back.

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