British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 45

Coins Writing

Money: How much can you earn as a comedy writer?

  • Tuesday 15th November 2022

Most comedy writers don't earn a lot... now feels a good time to talk about what sort of financial pressures and compensations you can expect as a professional comedy writer.

BAFTA Breakthrough 2022. Image shows left to right: Runyararo Mapfumo, Jack Rooke. Credit: BAFTA, Sophia Spring

Jack Rooke and Runyararo Mapfumo - BAFTA Breakthrough interview

  • Friday 11th November 2022

Big Boys writer Jack Rooke and Sex Education director Runyararo Mapfumo talk about being selected for the 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough programme.

Mixing desk Writing

More tips for writing radio comedy

  • Tuesday 8th November 2022

Radio can be a great place for new comedy writers to learn their craft and start building professional credits. Here's some more tips to help you make the most of the medium.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #44: Oh, You Are Awful

  • Friday 4th November 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: The Corden controversy is a lesson for everyone.

Three notes hung up by pegs Writing

Turning Point / Midpoint / Crunch Point: Structuring your 30 minute TV sitcom / comedy drama script

  • Thursday 3rd November 2022

Chris Head talks through the structure of a thirty minute script and explains how focusing on the turning point, midpoint and crunch points can really help with the storytelling.

Bec Hill. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

My Comedy Career: Bec Hill

  • Wednesday 2nd November 2022

Bec Hill is an award-winning comedy performer and sought-after television writer and presenter. With the second series of her CITV show Makeaway Takeaway on TV now, we caught up with her to find out more about her career.

Radio Writing

Writing radio comedy

  • Sunday 30th October 2022

Radio can be a great place for comedy writers to start. There are plenty of slots available and, compared to TV, radio commissioners are much more likely to take a punt on new writers.

Rich Keeble Performance

My Comedy Career: Rich Keeble

  • Friday 21st October 2022

With Ghosts, Not Going Out and Murder, They Hope amongst the roles on his CV this year, it's a good time to hear how actor Rich Keeble manages his career.

An archery target with three arrows hitting the mark Writing

Practice makes perfect - tips for comedy creators

  • Friday 21st October 2022

Comedy creators should be practicing their craft all the time. Here are some useful things to do to ensure you are always learning, and improving your technique, even when you're not working on your next big idea.

Hourglass Writing

Pacing your comedy script

  • Tuesday 18th October 2022

The pace of your script can feel like a difficult element to control, but there are some things you can do to control the pacing.