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British Comedy Quiz #404

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

Jasper Carrott starts off our quiz this week, but what concludes it would be giving away an answer. What score will you get?

Comedy Chronicles: The understated art of Patrick Cargill

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

Father, Dear Father star Patrick Cargill is a fascinating role model for those who want to make comedy appear fluent rather than forced.

Harry Enfield / Sean Burke / Game Of Crones - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20 GMT

Bobby gains personal insight into one of the most reclusive Eighties alternative comedy legends, then enjoys an Irish act who can drive a joke home with the merest inflection, and a show-stopping double act.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Riki Lindhome

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:25 GMT

Star of stage, screen and now Soho, Riki Lindhome talks Sondheim, casino techno and Weird Al.

British Comedy Quiz #403

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

How old was Patricia Routledge when Series 1 of Keeping Up Appearances started on TV? That's one of this week's questions.

Random 8: Sam Hickman

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:21 GMT

With a tour and the Musical Comedy Awards upcoming, Sam Hickman reveals dreams, dance moves and some remarkable relatives.

Comedy Rewind: A triumvirate of silliness - Hello, Cheeky!

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

Comedy Rewind dives into the television incarnation of Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor and John Junkin's Hello Cheeky.

Why comedy can and should be a linear TV event

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

In an age of streaming box-sets, the power of linear, episodic distribution feels forgotten - despite its repeatedly-proven ability to build true comedy hits.

Win a BCG merch bundle

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35 GMT

In this competition for our BCG Club members, there is a chance to win a limited edition branded British Comedy Guide merchandise bundle.

Five sitcoms from the 2000s we bet you haven't seen

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:18 GMT

We have a hunch that you've never set your eyes on the five sitcoms we've featured in this list.

Welcome to the Club

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:17 GMT

BCG Club has just opened its doors for the first time. We're excited to welcome you in and share our love of comedy.

Musical Comedy Awards 2026 finalists

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:50 GMT

Sophie Banister, Jonny Bennett, Ben Coleman, Eoghan Collins, Dru Cripps, Joe da Costa, Sam Hickman, Chris Iskander, Aadar Malik, Vinny Shiu, Tom Veck and Will & Noah are set for the 18th Musical Comedy Awards final on Friday 10th April.

British Comedy Quiz #402

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00 GMT

Timothy's mummy, Valco's slogan and Stath's lettings agency are amongst the questions this time.

Random 8: Sam Hawkins

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:35 GMT

He's observing Live Comedy Day, but why is Sam Hawkins so indebted to grandad?

Vittorio Angelone, Roy Wood Jr, Mike Wozniak, Shane Todd - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25 GMT

Two big beasts of Northern Irish comedy - Vittorio Angelone and Shane Todd - both stop off in London on their respective tours. As does Taskmaster legend Mike Wozniak, Have I Got News For You host Roy Wood Jr, Netflix star/Louis CK protégé Adrienne Iapalucci, and up-and-coming social media hero Daisy Doris May.

Comedy Chronicles: The unconventional career of Bob Todd

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00 GMT

A profile of comic actor Bob Todd - untrained and untamed, an anarchist among rule-abiders - and a look into what really happened when he disappeared in 1975.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Paul Sinha

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:48 GMT

He's in the Spotlight, soon, but where did Paul Sinha endure a disastrous debut double?

British Comedy Quiz #401

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00 GMT

Jake, Ben and Karen feature in which programme? You might be able to get that one easily. But what about Fletcher's first job?

Paul Campbell / Alvin Bang / Eva Peroni / Alana Jackson - Bobby Carroll's Glasgow Comedy Festival Diary

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:13 GMT

Glasgow always has a surfeit of comedy surprises. Bobby attends a funeral for a supermarket, two wonderful local up-and-comers and an accidental family gathering.

Comedy Rewind: Wandavision - A Fish Called Wanda

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00 GMT

From John Cleese and Ealing legend Charles Crichton, A Fish Called Wanda is an Oscar-winning comedy classic that absolutely everyone needs to watch at least once.