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Quiz 419: The Esma Cannon Edition

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

This quiz focuses on the work of the wonderful Esma Cannon, a prolific actress on stage and screen who was always a joy to watch.

Random 8: Comrie SF

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20 GMT

He's bringing Midnight Snacks to the Edinburgh Fringe, but why did Comrie SF swap a shopping trolley for an infirmary gurney?

Comedy Rewind: Lads reunited: Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

It's rare that sitcom sequels are successful. It's rarer still that they equal, never mind better, the stratospheric success of the original; but with Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?, writers Clement & La Frenais captured the mood of a nation.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Consignia

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:55 GMT

They've now been active for ten years, but which Consignia show ended in murder?

Ask 'Allo 'Allo! stars Kim, Guy and Richard a question

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:37 GMT

BCG Club members can put interview questions to 'Allo 'Allo! stars Kim Hartman (Helga), Guy Siner (Lieutenant Gruber) and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick).

British Comedy Quiz #418

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

Which sketch show character lived in Darkley Noone? That is amongst the questions this time.

Comedy Chronicles: British comedy's ambivalence about alcohol

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

Comedy has always been drawn to a drink, and, indeed, a drunk. This article looks at the relationship between the liquid and the laughs.

Goodness Gracious Me at 30

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00 GMT

With its original radio incarnation having just marked its 30th anniversary, the stars of Goodness Gracious Me attended a BFI celebration of the BBC sketch show.

Women in Comedy on the Rise 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:32 GMT

The Women in Comedy on the Rise list features 18 female comedy writers, performers and directors who are shaping the future of British comedy.

British Comedy Quiz #417

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

Brace yourself: Kitty from Victoria Wood's TV show features in this quiz... as does Lusty Linda and Erotic Estelle.

Paul Hilleard: From Pod to Grogg - an Edinburgh debut

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

Paul Hilleard talks about creating his first Edinburgh hour, creativity, and why his podcast Has it Got Legs celebrates 'the messy middle'.

Random 8: Jibz Cameron (Dynasty Handbag)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:56 GMT

There's a new memoir and a Soho Theatre run, but what was cabaret legend Jibz Cameron's grand plan for WHAM!?

Nathan Cassidy: The Edinburgh Fringe isn't a meritocracy - and it's time we fixed it

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards founder Nathan Cassidy talks about how the ISH initiative is now moving to something wider, with an additional focus on raising standards in fairness across the festival and the creative industries.

Diane Morgan introduces Ann Droid

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:54 GMT

Diane Morgan introduces her new sitcom and talks about what it's like to train to be a robot.

Comedy Rewind: Life With Cooper

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

A look back at the 1960s TV series which saw Tommy Cooper on particularly fine form.

Stand-Up vs The World Cup

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:45 GMT

With the World Cup in full swing it can be tricky for stand-ups who are trying to knock their Edinburgh shows into shape. We asked some football-friendly comics how things have been going.

A Hard Day's Night turns 62, but what have The Beatles got to do with British comedy?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:49 GMT

Ruby Heywood discusses why she loves The Beatles film A Hard Day's Night and looks into the band's substantial involvement in comedy over the years.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Susie McCabe

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:33 GMT

Silent speakers, King's Theatre catharsis and a Godley inspiration: Susie McCabe looks back.

Ayoade Bamgboye / Serena Thiel / Ilana Glazer / Meka Mo - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:21 GMT

Bobby gets lost in the supermarket with SNL UK's Ayoade Bamgboye, takes a one-way flight to open mic land and catches Broad City's Ilana Glazer on tour. Summer fun, something's begun...

British Comedy Quiz #416

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00 GMT

A flower in Calendar Girls, artwork with Mr Bean and Billy Connolly's Welly Boot Song feature this time.