Luck versus hard work
- Wednesday 27th March 2024
We bust the common misconception that success in the comedy industry is all down to luck.
Beat it: Creating beats when writing comedy
- Tuesday 26th March 2024
We discuss beats: what they are, how they work, and their role in the writing process.
The Comedy Doctor on meetings
- Monday 25th March 2024
A member wonders whether they should meet a producer in person or on Zoom.
3 tips for studio sitcom success
- Friday 22nd March 2024
Pro member Amy Harrison explores three tips for studio sitcom success, gleaned from our Big Comedy Conference session with Lee Mack.
The Comedy Doctor on comfort zones
- Thursday 21st March 2024
The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member struggling to write characters from varied backgrounds.
Funny money
- Wednesday 20th March 2024
With ALCS payments hitting bank accounts today, we look at the topic of money.
Character checklist
- Tuesday 19th March 2024
Here are some questions you should ask yourself once you've created your sitcom's main characters.
The importance of story
- Monday 18th March 2024
We consider the role storytelling plays in your sitcom.
BCG Pro Success Stories: Lubna Kerr
- Friday 15th March 2024
Lubna Kerr talks us through her journey from the Edinburgh Fringe to the BBC's Asian Network Comedy night, via BCG Pro.
My Comedy Career: Nancy Harris
- Thursday 14th March 2024
As comedy drama The Dry return to ITVX for a second series, we get some great insight and advice on comedy writing from creator Nancy Harris.