British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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The latest insight from the British comedy industry, with many exclusive articles for BCG Pro members.

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The House logo. Credit: BCG Writing

The House: notes on notes

  • Thursday 27th February 2025

Micheál Jacob discusses script notes - all writers get them!

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The first draft

  • Tuesday 25th February 2025

Some advice on writing the first draft of your script and combatting some of the problems that every writer faces on occasion.

Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan)

Is British humour the UK's Trump card?

  • Monday 24th February 2025

Fresh analysis of television viewing in continental Europe has underlined the international appeal of British humour.

Tom Short

The mechanics of laughter

  • Thursday 20th February 2025

Pro member and stand-up comedian Tom Short discusses the mechanics of laughter.

The House logo. Credit: BCG

Putting The House in order

  • Tuesday 18th February 2025

Micheál Jacob outlines the process of producing The House.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on focusing

  • Monday 17th February 2025

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who is struggling to decide which projects to focus on.

Simon Mayhew-Archer Production

My Comedy Career: Simon Mayhew-Archer

  • Friday 14th February 2025

As sitcom Funboys arrives on screen, executive producer Simon Mayhew-Archer offers up some insight and advice.

Paul Chowdhry Performance

Jung at heart: developing your stand-up comedy persona Long read

  • Thursday 13th February 2025

Chris Head explains how you can use Jungian archetypes to develop your stand-up comedy persona.

Andrew McGibbon

My Comedy Career: Andrew McGibbon

  • Wednesday 12th February 2025

We talk to producer and writer Andrew McGibbon. His latest project is When Alan Met Ray, a Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on Galton & Simpson.

Ben Wearmouth Performance

Support what you love Comment

  • Tuesday 11th February 2025

Pro member and stand-up comic Ben Wearmouth on the importance of supporting what you love.