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Image shows from L to R: Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Marks & Gran

  • Thursday 21st April 2022

Sitcom writing legends Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran joined us for our April 2022 BCG Pro Sessions Q&A. You can watch the 65 minute recording of the chat here.

Aisha Bywaters Performance

Aisha Bywaters discusses the role of a casting director

  • Tuesday 19th April 2022

Aisha Bywaters has been the casting director on TV comedy shows such as Enterprice, We Are Lady Parts and The Baby. Following her win at the Casting Directors' Guild Awards, we thought we'd ask Aisha to explain a bit more about what her job entails.

Hard Cell. James Kayler Production

James Kayler on directing Hard Cell

  • Tuesday 19th April 2022

Hard Cell director James Kayler gives us an insight into what it is like to plan and film a TV show.

Hitmen. Jamie (Mel Giedroyc). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Writing

Single Camera or Studio Audience?

  • Thursday 14th April 2022

So: you're working on a new sitcom project. You now face a choice: what type of sitcom should your show be? Single camera or studio audience?

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC Writing

Writing dialogue in a comedy script

  • Friday 8th April 2022

Here are some issues to consider as you write dialogue in your next comedy script.

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Don't worry about getting an agent

  • Tuesday 5th April 2022

Newer comedy writers often focus a lot of energy on trying to get a comedy agent. In this article, we explain why you shouldn't worry about that... yet.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #37: Stand-Up and be Counted

  • Sunday 3rd April 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Comedians vs hecklers can be complicated.

Generic picture of a chequered flag Writing

Finishing a script

  • Thursday 31st March 2022

Finishing a script can be far more challenging than starting one. Finishing your work might feel like an almighty task, but it is also essential... and it can be done.

Post It notes Writing

Structuring a scene

  • Monday 28th March 2022

If you're a new writer, structuring a scene can be daunting. In a fit of enthusiasm (or confusion, if you haven't planned properly), scenes can run away from you, becoming scrappy and directionless...

The Tuckers. Glyn Tucker (Steve Speirs) Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Steve Speirs

  • Friday 25th March 2022

The 70 minute video of our conversation with top actor and writer Steve Speirs. Topics of discussion include sitcom plotting, the process of television commissioning/development and how to comedically 'set fireworks off'.