British Comedy Guide
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More Money Than Sense. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions Writing

Money Shot: your first time

  • Thursday 1st August 2024

In our new Money Shot column's debut, we look at how to secure your first paid work in the comedy industry.

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Aaaand... Cut!

  • Wednesday 31st July 2024

How to make cuts to your sitcom script.

The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC Writing

Six of the best: tips to help you finish your first draft

  • Tuesday 30th July 2024

Here are 6 quick tips to help you finish that crucial first draft.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sharon Wanjohi Performance

Developing a stand-up set, part 1

  • Monday 29th July 2024

Advice to help you develop a stand-up set.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Performance

The Comedy Doctor on first gigs

  • Friday 26th July 2024

The Comedy Doctor offers advice to a member who is nervous about their first stand-up gig.

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Formatting dialogue

  • Thursday 25th July 2024

How to correctly format dialogue in your scripts.

I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions Writing

Why this, why now?

  • Wednesday 24th July 2024

Pro member Mike Cooper explains how he tackles new projects.

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Gagging up

  • Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Gagging up your - or other people's - scripts.

BCG Pro Gag-a-Week Writing

Gag-a-Week advice

  • Monday 22nd July 2024

Advice for Gag-a-Week entrants (and gag writers in general).

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Foot-in-the-door ideas

  • Friday 19th July 2024

Approaches to consider when you're trying to establish yourself.