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Newsjack. Copyright: BBC Production

Newsjack axed by BBC

  • Friday 17th September 2021

The BBC has announced that Newsjack, the BBC Radio 4 Extra sketch show format with an open door submission policy, has ended after 24 series. However, a new open door format will be introduced in 2022.

James Gill. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth Performance

My Comedy Career: James Gill

  • Wednesday 15th September 2021

Writer and stand-up comedian James Gill has been fronting the award-winning Always Be Comedy shows for 10 years now. We caught up with him to find out how he got into comedy, and how he is currently navigating the industry.

Daniel Nicholas. Copyright: Liam Keown Production

Cultural Comedy Tours - Diary of a performer/producer

  • Tuesday 14th September 2021

Daniel Nicholas shares his diary entries as he prepares to put on a Cultural Comedy Tours show. It's an insight into planning for a gig.

Andrew Chaplin Production

Andrew Chaplin on directing Alma's Not Normal

  • Monday 13th September 2021

Director of Alma's Not Normal, Andrew Chaplin, explains the process of bringing the comedy to screen.

Blog Writing

Why you should blog

  • Friday 10th September 2021

It's the twenty-first century... but publishing a blog is still a brilliant thing for a comedy writer to do. Here's why...

Boxing Gloves Writing

Punching Up vs Punching Down

  • Thursday 2nd September 2021

As a comedy writer or stand-up you may have heard the phrase "punch up, not down" or a variation thereof. It's an important comedy guideline that concerns both the ethics and funniness of your material.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #30: Ghosts in the Machine

  • Wednesday 1st September 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does it matter who writes a stand-up's material?

Christine Rose Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Christine Rose

  • Tuesday 31st August 2021

What's it like in a TV panel show writers' room? That question, and many more, are answered in this 70 minute video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions interview with top gag writer Christine Rose.

Earth. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Writing

12 rules of life (and comedy writing)

  • Monday 23rd August 2021

Dave Cohen has been thinking a lot about life recently. If you're a comedy writer, you could gain something from following his conclusions.

Jonathan Paul Green Production

My Comedy Career: Jonathan Paul Green

  • Thursday 19th August 2021

You've probably seen the words "Production Designer" in the credits of television comedy shows, but do you know what this important role involves? Jonathan Paul Green has kindly agreed to explain more...