British Comedy Guide
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Pinwright's Progress. Mr J. Pinwright (James Hayter). Copyright: BBC Writing

Writing a sitcom: Where to start

  • Friday 7th June 2024

One of the initial issues you will face is dreaming up an idea for an original sitcom to write.

Start Writing

First things first

  • Thursday 6th June 2024

Here are a few things for new writers to consider before they embark on their projects.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #63: Honest to Goodness

  • Wednesday 5th June 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Do we need to believe in a stand-up's emotional displays?

Crumpled paper spilling out a bin Writing

Playing drafts

  • Tuesday 4th June 2024

How many drafts of your script should you write before you hand it in?

Lots of arrows pointing right Writing

Chronology

  • Monday 3rd June 2024

When it comes to putting a script together, do you need to write your scenes in order?

The Lovers Production

Sound and funny

  • Friday 31st May 2024

Why sound quality is the most important aspect of your production.

Oxo Cube Writing

Too obvious?

  • Thursday 30th May 2024

The importance of moving beyond the immediately obvious.

Folders Writing

Increasing your volume

  • Wednesday 29th May 2024

Increasing the amount of material you produce is important if you want to become a successful professional comedy writer.

A stopwatch counting down to a deadline

Down among the deadlines

  • Tuesday 28th May 2024

We explain why deadlines are a necessary evil.

Gavin Smith Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Gavin Smith

  • Friday 24th May 2024

Watch back the Zoom session we conducted with BBC Scotland's Gavin Smith. It has lots of insight into the commissioning process.