British Comedy Guide
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The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #47: I Will Follow

  • Thursday 2nd February 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: What's the etiquette when old acquaintances turn bad?

BBC Comedy Collective

All about the BBC Comedy Collective

  • Friday 27th January 2023

As the BBC's inaugural Comedy Collective application window reaches its final weekend, we have an exclusive Q&A with Commissioning Editor Emma Lawson and Assistant Commissioning Editor Emma Barnard about the scheme, why it's been created, and what the BBC is looking for.

Big Comedy Conference Writing

Writers: Coming to Big Comedy Conference? You should be!

  • Friday 27th January 2023

Why should you bother coming to the Big Comedy Conference? Dave Cohen has some thoughts. Also: news of an extra bonus if you live near London or are planning to stay overnight - a Sunday workshop.

Image shows left to right: Dillon Mapletoft, Oliver Taylor. Credit: Matt Crockett Writing

Everyone Else Burns creators Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor talk comedy writing

  • Friday 27th January 2023

Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor are the creators of Channel 4's doomsday cult sitcom Everyone Else Burns. In this interview they talk about the process of writing and working together, being in a writers' room with Armando Iannucci, and more.

Man holding a megaphone

Selling yourself

  • Friday 27th January 2023

To make inroads in the comedy industry you'll need to present yourself in the best possible way - and get both yourself, and your work, out there.

David Cantor Writing

My Comedy Career: David Cantor

  • Wednesday 25th January 2023

David Cantor, who has written Jumping The Shark, a touring play inspired by some of the greatest comedy writing legends, talks through his career. He says discipline, positivity and having a thick skin are invaluable in this line of work.

Red pen Writing

Script editors: the three types

  • Wednesday 18th January 2023

'Script Editor' can be quite a nebulous job title, and individual script editors can vary considerably in both their approach and the range of their input and responsibilities.

Breaking The News. Image shows left to right: Jim Smith, Jay Lafferty, Des Clarke, Martel Maxwell, Neil Delamere Writing

The return of the topical comedy show

  • Thursday 12th January 2023

Dave Cohen explains why you should seriously consider developing your news-based joke writing skills.

Illustration of an angry woman pulling her hair in frustration Writing

Coping with rejection

  • Friday 6th January 2023

Rejection. Everyone faces it - and, in particular, all writers face it. It's not pleasant, and it's not easy, but it is something any budding comedy writer - as well as any budding actor, performer, producer or director - will have to deal with.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #46: A Captive Audience

  • Monday 2nd January 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Getting stuck in a show is no laughing matter.