British Comedy Guide
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Features Page 51

Writing Writing

How to be a great sitcom writer - one sketch at a time

  • Wednesday 25th May 2022

Writer and tutor Dave Cohen makes a very compelling case for practicing short-form writing (sketches) in order to excel in longer-form narrative (sitcom). All the disciplines you need are right there...

Generic picture of a man pushing a boulder Writing

Comedy writing: Keeping going

  • Friday 20th May 2022

Writing professionally is as much a test of endurance as it is of skill. Here are some things to bear in mind when it gets difficult, and you need some help and encouragement.

Checklist Writing

Goals

  • Wednesday 18th May 2022

Goals goals goals. All writers need something to aim for, but self-motivation in particular can be a strain. Here we look at setting and achieving goals in the creation of comedy.

Image shows from L to R: Sadia Azmat, Rajiv Karia Writing

DMs Are Open interview with producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia

  • Monday 16th May 2022

DMs Are Open, the new BBC Radio show which the public are invited to submit to, is now open for submissions. BCG Pro talked to producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia to find out more about what they're hoping to see in their inbox.

Meet the Commissioners panel at BBC Comedy Festival 2022 Production

Broad / Family / Reputational / Young - BBC Comedy commissioning wishlist

  • Sunday 15th May 2022

A summary of the BBC's new comedy commissioning priorities. Have a read to find out about what kind of formats the BBC are looking for, and how they're changing their decision making processes in terms of categorisation, money and measuring success.

Jon Petrie Production

Jon Petrie's BBC Comedy Festival speech

  • Wednesday 11th May 2022

The full text of BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie's speech at the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #38: The Heat is On

  • Friday 6th May 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is the energy crisis killing the stand-up circuit?

Yiannis Vassilakis Performance

My Comedy Career: Yiannis Vassilakis

  • Friday 6th May 2022

Over the last year, actor, writer and producer Yiannis Vassilakis has been releasing consistently great online sketches. Here're his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.

Image shows from L to R: Alan Simpson, Ray Galton. Copyright: Getty Images / Tony Evans Writing

Co-writing

  • Thursday 5th May 2022

Embarking on a new writing partnership? Wondering about how group dynamics work? Have a read...

BBC Comedy Festival Writing

BBC Comedy Festival 2022 in Newcastle - how to book

  • Tuesday 3rd May 2022

Booking is now open for the BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle, with the two key days being Thursday 12th May and Friday 13th May 2022.