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Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Claire Jones, Clelia Mountford, Michelle Farr-Scott

Production

Big Comedy Conference video: Producers

Monday 15th January 2024

Anna Morris talks to comedy producers Michelle Farr-Scott, Claire Jones and Clelia Mountford about how TV and radio comedy is discovered and made, and more besides.

Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Writing

Bosses, strivers, fools and foils: Getting the character dynamic right in your script

Friday 12th January 2024

Comedy coach and director Chris Head offers a model to help you get a strong, funny dynamic between the central characters in your sitcom or comedy drama script.

Writing

BCG Pro Success Stories: Lucy Regent

Thursday 11th January 2024

In this new feature, we highlight our members' success stories. If they can do it, why can't you? First up: Lucy Regent is ready for 2024, with two new comedies in tow!

Writing

The Secret Reviewer #58: Character Traits

Wednesday 10th January 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Want to make a statement in 2024? Character comedy could be an answer.

Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig)

Writing

Giving notes

Tuesday 9th January 2024

Receiving notes is one thing, but how do you give notes?

Writing

The Comedy Doctor on legal issues

Monday 8th January 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question about taking characters and situations from real life.

Writing

DMs Are Open - But closing fast

Friday 5th January 2024

Details on what the producers are looking for in Series 3 of DMs Are Open. You'll need to act soon: if you don't get anything in by 24th January, you'll be too late.