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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #68: The Bleep Test

  • Tuesday 12th November 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is swearing ever big or clever?

The House. Credit: BCG Writing

Introducing The House

  • Monday 11th November 2024

Introducing BCG Pro's new audio comedy, The House - which you can be involved in.

Woman listening Writing

The importance of listening

  • Friday 8th November 2024

Particularly early in your career, you should try to listen to advice.

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Image shows left to right: Bruce (Marques Ray), Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire), Aneka (India de Beaufort), Loquasto (Steve Speirs), Zezelryck (Kevin Hart) Writing

Magic moments

  • Thursday 7th November 2024

Should you write a fantasy sitcom? There are several reasons to potentially avoid the genre.

Pub drinks

The importance of meet-ups

  • Wednesday 6th November 2024

Connecting with other comedy creatives is important.

One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie) Writing

"Coincidence? I think not!"

  • Tuesday 5th November 2024

Coincidence kills comedy. No, really, it does.

Bellamy's People. Image shows left to right: Rosie Cavaliero, Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas), Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery, Felix Dexter Writing

Developing characters: If in doubt, slap on an adjective

  • Monday 4th November 2024

We explore a simple method for developing a character.

Derry Girls. Image shows left to right: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Credit: Hat Trick Productions Writing

Writing characterful dialogue

  • Friday 1st November 2024

It's very important that the dialogue in your sitcom script is characterful.

Lisa Houston Writing

Just an average Friday night, right?

  • Thursday 31st October 2024

Pro member and writer Lisa Houston explains how she secured her first television credit.

Ben Wearmouth Performance

Stand-up comedy: finding the right path

  • Wednesday 30th October 2024

Pro member and stand-up comic Ben Wearmouth offers some advice to fellow comedians.