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We have an extremely limited number of BCG-branded merchandise bundles for sale, with all funds raised going to support our work in celebrating British comedy.

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February 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Our weekly newsletter:
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February 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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You can watch the new Mock The Week for free via this link (you don't even have to sign in). Scroll down to the "Browse free episodes" button. Alternatively you can download the Discovery+ phone app.

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February 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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There's a 2-for-£15 Blu-ray sale on at HMV, including various boutique ranges. Pick up beautifully restored, classic comedies now for a bargain price: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...
February 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Peter Sellers stars in Only Two Can Play, a 1962 comedy classic, restored in UHD and released on DVD and Blu-ray for the very first time - out now from @studiocanal.co.uk's Vintage Classics collection.

We have copies to give away: www.comedy.co.uk/people/peter...
January 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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A fresh BCG Pro newsletter. It's our weekly update for writers and performers.

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January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Mock The Week returns on Sunday (9pm, TLC channel) with Dara O Briain and regular panellist Rhys James joined by Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe, Ahir Shah and Russell Howard. Here's a first look clip.

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January 30, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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This week's BCG newsletter. Enjoy.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Which of our shortlisted TV and radio shows will be named Comedy Of the Year 2025? It's up to you. Vote here, before Monday:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 24, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Friday = BCG Pro newsletter day. Our weekly update for comedy writers and performers.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Comedy drama is always a tricky genre to get right, so well done to 'Am I Being Unreasonable?', Brassic, Death Valley, Film Club, Finding Father Christmas and Shakespeare & Hathaway for making the shortlist. But which should win? Vote here:

www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Dave Gorman, Joe Lycett, Last One Laughing, Gone Fishing, Taskmaster and Graham Norton are in the running for our Best TV Entertainment Show 2025 title. Vote:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Breaking The News, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, Just A Minute, One Person Found This Helpful, The News Quiz or The Unbelievable Truth? Vote here:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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January 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Call Jonathan Pie; Conversations From A Long Marriage; Ed Reardon's Week; Fags, Mags And Bags; Icklewick FM; and 'Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?' are up for our radio sitcom award. Which one will you vote for?

www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 17, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Here is the latest BCG Pro newsletter, our weekly update for those who write and perform comedy.

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January 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Big Boys, Here We Go, Mandy, Not Going Out, The Horne Section TV Show or Two Doors Down?... you can only vote for one!
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 15, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Amandaland, The Chief, Govan Fair Queen, Man Vs Baby, Pushers and Alan Partridge are battling it out to be named Best New TV Sitcom in our annual awards. Which one will you vote for? www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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This week's BCG newsletter. Click for various features and more, all on the one page.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Best New TV Sitcom 2025 nominees:

Amandaland
Govan Fair Queen
How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge)
Man Vs Baby
Pushers
The Chief

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Best Returning TV Sitcom 2025 nominees:

Big Boys
Here We Go
The Horne Section TV Show
Mandy
Not Going Out
Two Doors Down

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Best Radio Sitcom 2025 nominees:

Call Jonathan Pie
Conversations From A Long Marriage
Ed Reardon's Week
Fags, Mags And Bags
Icklewick FM
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Best TV Sketch Show 2025 nominees:

Good For Her
Horrible Histories
Horrible Science
Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping
Queen Of The New Year
Say! Less!

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Best Radio Sketch Show 2025 nominees:

Dead Ringers
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Michael Spicer: No Room
The Skewer
The Squid: Sketch A Minute
Time Of The Week

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Best TV Panel Show 2025 nominees:

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Have I Got News For You
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
QI
Would I Lie To You?

Vote now:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM