British Comedy Guide
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The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Performance

The Comedy Doctor on performance videos

  • Tuesday 15th October 2024

The Comedy Doctor advises a member who is trying to select a performance video to send to promoters.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #67: Rebel MCs

  • Monday 14th October 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Could you be the host with the most?

Tom Whiteley

The Daily Mash: sixteen years of taking the piss

  • Friday 11th October 2024

Tom Whiteley is the editor of satirical news publication The Daily Mash. As their new book is published, he discusses the ethos of the website and how class is at the roots of so much great British comedy.

John Langdon Writing

Langdon calling

  • Thursday 10th October 2024

We take a look at the "Langdon", a classic joke form often used on satirical panel shows.

Lightbulb Writing

The art of commitment

  • Wednesday 9th October 2024

We discuss the process of committing to a comedy project.

Whack-O!. Professor James Edwards (Headmaster) (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

A word on discipline

  • Tuesday 8th October 2024

How to discipline yourself as a comedy creator.

The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Writing

Dud on arrival

  • Monday 7th October 2024

How to make sure your sitcom script has the best chance of success.

A notebook with a key on it

The key to success

  • Friday 4th October 2024

What is the key to comedy writing success? We consider...

CBeebies Bedtime Story. Guz Khan Writing

CBeebie-jeebies

  • Thursday 3rd October 2024

Comedy writers shouldn't be afraid of writing for children.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Grandad (Lennard Pearce), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Credit: BBC

The other rule of three

  • Wednesday 2nd October 2024

How many projects should you have on the go at any one time?