British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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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.

Jon Petrie Production

Jon Petrie's BBC Comedy Festival 2024 speech

  • Thursday 23rd May 2024

Jon Petrie, the BBC Director of Comedy, has been briefing producers in Glasgow in regards to what the BBC is looking to commission. You can read a full copy of his speech on BCG Pro.