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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.

Writing

The House: style and tone

Wednesday 5th March 2025

The House co-creator Tim Dawson on developing the show's style and tone.

Big Comedy Conference 2024. Image shows left to right: Jason Cook, Lee Mack

Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Lee Mack

Tuesday 4th March 2025

Here's Lee Mack talking to Jason Cook at last year's Big Comedy Conference. Trust us, this video is unmissable.

The Secret Reviewer #71: A friend in need

Monday 3rd March 2025

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Could you cope with a cancelled colleague?

Writing

The House: notes on notes

Thursday 27th February 2025

Micheál Jacob discusses script notes - all writers get them!