British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions Writing

Balancing characters in a show

  • Tuesday 29th June 2021

No matter what kind of show you're writing, making sure that you have the right characters is crucial.

Paul Revill Performance

Tune-Up, No. 3: Paul Revill on the art of compering

  • Thursday 24th June 2021

Many acts may have lost their mojo at the microphone over the last 18 months. So as regular stand-up returns, we're getting advice from the experts. This time: MC Paul Revill talks about how to wrangle a crowd.

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Why bother? Some good (and bad) reasons to be a comedian

  • Tuesday 22nd June 2021

If it's such hard work being a comedian, why bother? Good question. There are many good reasons (and some less good reasons) for becoming a comedian...

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.

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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.

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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.