British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Sprinkling sugar: "sweetening" laughter tracks

  • Tuesday 12th September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the process of "sweetening" the laughter on sitcoms and live comedy videos.

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Producer says no: dealing with rejection

  • Monday 11th September 2023

In this piece, we discuss rejection and how to respond to it.

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Jack Carrivick talks about the art of comedy directing

  • Friday 8th September 2023

As a couple of his projects arrive on screens, we thought it a good time to talk to director Jack Carrivick.

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #54: The Big Stage

  • Friday 1st September 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we be sniffy about arena comedy?

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3 ways to start your stand-up set

  • Thursday 31st August 2023

How you choose to start your stand-up set will create the tone of your performance. But what is the best approach? We discuss the options.

Monty Python group. Image shows left to right: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Dion Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle Writing

Three's A Crowd: writing in a group

  • Thursday 24th August 2023

We've spoken in depth about writing as part of a duo, but what if your creative collaboration is in a larger pool?

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Sarah Asante, Julia McKenzie, Adnan Ahmed, Tanya Qureshi Production

Big Comedy Conference video: Commissioners

  • Friday 18th August 2023

The video recording of the Big Comedy Conference session in which the top executives in broadcast comedy sat down to talk about today's industry.

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Pitching your TV comedy

  • Wednesday 16th August 2023

Pitching to producers in meetings is a trend that has grown in British television recently. Here are some useful elements to bear in mind when you are invited to such meetings.

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Two's Company: writing as a pair

  • Wednesday 9th August 2023

Many writers end up working with another person at some point in their career. Here we talk about some of the issues and decisions you're likely to face when doing so.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena Robinson (Adjani Salmon)

Crafting Dreaming Whilst Black

  • Friday 4th August 2023

Co-creator, writer, star and producer Adjani Salmon talks to BCG Pro about the making of his 2016 web series, Dreaming Whilst Black, and its journey through pilot to fully-fledged BBC Three comedy in 2023.