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Ariane Sherine Writing

My Comedy Career: Ariane Sherine

  • Saturday 19th June 2021

Ariane Sherine shares with us what she has learnt whilst working as a writer and podcaster. Her honest answers are very interesting to read.

Image shows from L to R: Ed Amsden, Tom Coles Writing

The Value of Networking?

  • Monday 14th June 2021

Writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles discuss how accurate the adage "it's not what you know, it's who you know" is, when it comes to comedy writing work.

Lily Williams Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Lily Williams

  • Tuesday 8th June 2021

This video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions chat with top agent Lily Williams comprehensively discusses the topic of how to get an agent. There's also lots of insight into just what an agent does, how writers can pick up work, and more.

That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC Writing

Sketch Writing: Top Tips for Your Final Punchline

  • Monday 7th June 2021

We break down some top tips on how to produce the perfect punchline to a comedy sketch.

John-Luke Roberts Performance

My Comedy Career: John-Luke Roberts

  • Friday 4th June 2021

Comedian John-Luke Roberts - the man behind the Sound Heap podcast - talks about the importance of patience, overcoming disappointment and sticking to your guns.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #27: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

  • Thursday 3rd June 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Trawling the depths of comedy's dark side.

Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stuart Goldsmith Production

Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Stuart Goldsmith's podcasting tips

  • Friday 28th May 2021

Stand-up comedians and podcast hosts Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Stuart Goldsmith talk in this hour-long video about growing your podcast audience, how to be a good presenter, monetisation, and more.

Lloyd Griffith Performance

Lloyd Griffith on the leap from stand-up to presenting live TV

  • Thursday 27th May 2021

From Grimsby Town videos to Soccer AM and his new singing-at-football series, Lloyd Griffith is now a grizzled veteran of sports presenting - he talks us through that big jump from stand-up.

A cloud with a face Performance

How to be original in comedy

  • Monday 24th May 2021

Today, originality in comedy is extremely important. How will you rise above the rabble?

Boulder Push. Image by Schäferle from Pixabay Writing

20 challenges to being a comedy writer

  • Monday 17th May 2021

We asked some full-time comedy writers to list negatives of the job. We caught them on a bad day... they don't hold back as they go through 20 problems that exist within the industry.