British Comedy Guide
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Radio Writing

Audio comedy tips

  • Monday 31st July 2023

We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.

Ghosts. Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) News

BBC TV and Radio 4 team up to develop new comedy

  • Monday 31st July 2023

The comedy departments at both BBC television and Radio 4 are teaming up in an attempt to develop new comedy hits.

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy

It will get worse (and that is good)

  • Friday 28th July 2023

US comic Chloe Radcliffe provides a healthy dose of the reality of a career in comedy: ups, downs, and putting them into perspective for your long term benefit and mental health.

Lucas O'Neil Performance

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

My Comedy Career: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

  • Thursday 20th July 2023

"People like people who do things". As he prepares to bring his new show to the Edinburgh Festival, we caught up with Nathan D'Arcy Roberts to find out more about how he interacts with the comedy industry.

Image shows left to right: Alex Garrick-Wright, Rebecca Bain News

Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick-Wright win David Nobbs competition

  • Thursday 20th July 2023

The winners of the David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2023 writing competition are Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright, with their script Borderline. The runners-up are Alex Nash and Amy Harrison.

Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath: Playing the long game

  • Tuesday 18th July 2023

Njambi McGrath explains how important the words "believe me, you don't want to make it too soon" are when it comes to progressing in your comedy career.

Brown Sauce News

Brown Sauce and Tara Theatre to launch The Comedy Lab

  • Monday 17th July 2023

Brown Sauce, the leading London-based monthly club for South Asian comedy, has announced a partnership with Tara Theatre for an exclusive stand-up workshop and showcase event.

Carla Speight

BCG Pro Sessions video: Carla Speight

  • Thursday 13th July 2023

Watch back our Zoom session with publicist and brand consultant Carla Speight. It's packed with advice on how to catch the attention of the media and then market your comedy project to them.