British Comedy Guide
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Features Page 24

Adam Horton Production

My Comedy Career: Adam Horton

  • Friday 8th March 2024

Producer, director and live comedy promoter Adam Horton gives us an insight into his work life.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #60: Reasons to be cheerful

  • Thursday 7th March 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: There are definitely worse places to work.

Image shows left to right: Terry Mynott, Col Howarth

How we write the fictional comedy podcast Moonkarta

  • Wednesday 6th March 2024

Comedy writer Col Howarth explains how he and Terry Mynott have developed the narrative podcast series Moonkarta.

Five hands Writing

Treatments and pitches, part 1: the five key questions

  • Tuesday 5th March 2024

In the first instalment of a new two part feature, Micheál Jacob explains how to write effective pitches and treatments.

Image shows left to right: Jason Donovan, Ed Bye Production

Ed Bye on directing, part 2

  • Monday 4th March 2024

In the second part of our interview, legendary director Ed Bye explains what a week in production looks like and describes his working process.

Creative Writing 2.1 Writing

5 quick tips to get your writing back on track

  • Friday 1st March 2024

Here are five useful comedy writing wrinkles to help with your scripts.

Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions Writing

Freelance comedy writing: A gun for hire

  • Thursday 29th February 2024

We discuss the reality of life as a freelance comedy writer.

Fliss Williams Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Fliss Williams

  • Wednesday 28th February 2024

Watch back the Zoom session we conducted with line producer Fliss Williams. She went in-depth on topics related to TV comedy production and the current industry landscape.

Best In Class 2024 workshop Writing

My day at the Best In Class TV writing workshop

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024

Amanda Hursy, one of the comedians taking part in the Best In Class writing workshop, has written up this account of the day.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on social media

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about social media.