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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.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #53: August and Everything After

  • Tuesday 1st August 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.

Radio Writing

Audio comedy tips

  • Monday 31st July 2023

We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy

It will get worse (and that is good)

  • Friday 28th July 2023

US comic Chloe Radcliffe provides a healthy dose of the reality of a career in comedy: ups, downs, and putting them into perspective for your long term benefit and mental health.

Lucas O'Neil Performance

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

My Comedy Career: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

  • Thursday 20th July 2023

"People like people who do things". As he prepares to bring his new show to the Edinburgh Festival, we caught up with Nathan D'Arcy Roberts to find out more about how he interacts with the comedy industry.

Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath: Playing the long game

  • Tuesday 18th July 2023

Njambi McGrath explains how important the words "believe me, you don't want to make it too soon" are when it comes to progressing in your comedy career.