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Micheál Jacob Writing

Micheál Jacob on script editing, part 1

  • Monday 12th February 2024

What does a script editor do, and how does it work? The hugely experienced Micheál Jacob explains.

Matt Green. Credit: Karla Gowlett Performance

Going from That Guy on screen to That Guy on stage

  • Friday 9th February 2024

Comedian Matt Green explains how he transferred his comedy from screen to stage.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on producers

  • Thursday 8th February 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who doesn't like the work of the producer they've been placed with.

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Stevie Martin, Sarah Campbell, Stuart Laws Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Satire & sketch

  • Wednesday 7th February 2024

A video from last year's Big Comedy Conference, in which Bill Dare digs into the topics of short-form narrative (sketch) and satirical comedy with Sarah Campbell, Stuart Laws and Stevie Martin.

Kate & Koji studio Writing

Why write a sitcom?

  • Tuesday 6th February 2024

Your original sitcom pilot is unlikely to be made, but you should still write it. Here's why.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #59: The job's a joke, you're broke

  • Monday 5th February 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Are you really ready to jack in the day job?

Sitcom Mission 2023. William Vandyck. Credit: BCG Writing

BCG Pro Success Stories: William Vandyck

  • Friday 2nd February 2024

Pro member William Vandyck utilised our meet-ups and resources to help put together his new online sitcom. This is how he did it - and how you can do it, too.

Helen Monks Writing

My Comedy Career: Helen Monks

  • Thursday 1st February 2024

Writer, actor and comedian Helen Monks - who is now starring in the RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream - talks about fending off self-doubt, finding a network of people and the benefits of seeing yourself as a project manager.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

BCG Pro Sessions video: Adjani Salmon

  • Wednesday 31st January 2024

Watch back our Zoom chat with Dreaming Whilst Black creator and star Adjani Salmon. This video sees him discuss how he created his web series, transitioned it to a TV pilot, then a full sitcom series.

Don't Forget To Write!. Image shows from L to R: Tom Lawrence (Francis Matthews), Gordon Maple (George Cole). Copyright: BBC Writing

Rewriting

  • Tuesday 30th January 2024

"All writing is rewriting." It's a phrase you'll often hear. But is it true?