Features - BCG Pro

How long until I'm paid for my work?

Thursday 27th March 2025

You've signed a contract, but you still haven't been paid. How long will you have to wait?

Writing

How to copyright your script

Tuesday 25th March 2025

New writers often worry about copyright. Should they? We take a look.

Comparison is the thief of creative joy Comment

Monday 24th March 2025

Comedy is a difficult industry to succeed in. Here, Pro member, stand-up comedian and comedy tutor Tom Short explains how to avoid destructive comparisons.

Kelly Griffiths: Getting "The Tits" out

Thursday 20th March 2025

Pro member Kelly Griffiths on establishing her new female-focused comedy platform, The Tits.

Quacks. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Hendrick (Rupert Everett), Robert (Rory Kinnear), Caroline (Lydia Leonard), William (Mathew Baynton), John (Tom Basden). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Writing

Do my characters work?

Tuesday 18th March 2025

How do you know if your characters are working? We take a look.

Writing

Tom Stuart on making short film Good Boy

Monday 17th March 2025

Writer and director Tom Stuart explains how he made Good Boy, the short film starring Ben Whishaw and Marion Bailey.

Production

How we made Time Travel Is Dangerous

Thursday 13th March 2025

The team behind Time Travel Is Dangerous explain how they made their film.

My Comedy Career: Ola Labib

Tuesday 11th March 2025

As her sitcom pilot The Pharmacy is released by Channel 4, we talk to stand-up comedian, writer and actor Ola Labib.

Writing

Our original participative audio sitcom The House is a unique opportunity for Pro members, offering an industry-standard experience - with the chance to get your material made. Here's how it's going to work.

Performance

Evolution of an award win Long read

Thursday 6th March 2025

Pro member and stand-up comedian Kate Smurthwaite explains how to devise and deliver an award-winning show.