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The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Performance

The Comedy Doctor on first gigs

  • Friday 26th July 2024

The Comedy Doctor offers advice to a member who is nervous about their first stand-up gig.

Generic women talking Writing

Formatting dialogue

  • Thursday 25th July 2024

How to correctly format dialogue in your scripts.

I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions Writing

Why this, why now?

  • Wednesday 24th July 2024

Pro member Mike Cooper explains how he tackles new projects.

Two people looking at a laptop Writing

Gagging up

  • Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Gagging up your - or other people's - scripts.

BCG Pro Gag-a-Week Writing

Gag-a-Week advice

  • Monday 22nd July 2024

Advice for Gag-a-Week entrants (and gag writers in general).

Open door with light behind it Writing

Foot-in-the-door ideas

  • Friday 19th July 2024

Approaches to consider when you're trying to establish yourself.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little) Writing

How to make your script stand out

  • Thursday 18th July 2024

There are certain things you can do to make your script stand out - in a good way.

Alan Bennett - Forty Years On. Alan Bennett Writing

Plotting: a pair of tips

  • Wednesday 17th July 2024

Some important things to consider when plotting your script.

Tape Measure Writing

A nice length

  • Tuesday 16th July 2024

Sitcoms, films, plays and novels - how long should they be?

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #64: Winners and Losers

  • Monday 15th July 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is it a bad time for topical stuff?