British Comedy Guide
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BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Chantel Nash, Paddy Young, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Joe Kent-Walters, Rosie Jones, Zoe Lyons, Jin Hao Li, Darren Harriott, Dean T Beirne, Hester Ectomy Performance

BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 interviews

  • Wednesday 15th November 2023

To link in with the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, here are interviews with the comedians involved.

Two women talking on the phone Writing

3 things to remember when writing dialogue

  • Tuesday 14th November 2023

Here are 3 crucial elements to bear in mind when working on dialogue.

Ali Panting Performance

5 reasons why being a woman in comedy is bloody brilliant

  • Monday 13th November 2023

Comedian and writer Ali Panting talks us through the advantages of being a woman or non-binary person in the comedy industry.

Person signing a piece of paper

The truth about agents

  • Friday 10th November 2023

Do you need an agent? Let's take a look.

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Tom Basden, Sarah Morgan, Benjamin Green Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Characters

  • Thursday 9th November 2023

James Cary talks to Tom Basden, Benjamin Green and Sarah Morgan about defining comedy characters.

Leah Brotherhead Performance

My Comedy Career: Leah Brotherhead

  • Wednesday 8th November 2023

As Leah Brotherhead returns to our screens to play Toni in the second series of Channel 4 sitcom Hullraisers, we talk to her about the work/life balance of being an actor.

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #56: The Free Stuff Freeway

  • Tuesday 7th November 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should you give random writers free tickets?

The Bystanders. Image shows left to right: Frank Baron (Seann Walsh), Peter Weir (Scott Haran) Production

How we made The Bystanders

  • Monday 6th November 2023

The Bystanders - a new film now in cinemas - is an off-the-wall, sci-fi comedy set in a parallel dimension. Here, we have gathered together some of those involved in making the movie to share their experiences.

Falmouth master's degree graduation Writing

Falmouth master's course graduates on why you should study comedy writing

  • Friday 3rd November 2023

Five alumni from Falmouth University's Comedy Writing master's degree share their experiences of undertaking the online course.

The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC Writing

Members Ask... Charlie Higson, part 2

  • Thursday 2nd November 2023

In the second part of his exclusive interview, Charlie Higson answers Pro members' questions on everything from making comedy a full time career to getting an agent.