British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Mic Drop Performance

Want to avoid stand-up? Other ways to be a comedian

  • Monday 5th April 2021

There are many ways to be funny and there are multiple ways of forging a comedy career. You don't have to get on stage and perform stand-up to be a comedian...

Moray Hunter Writing

My Comedy Career: Moray Hunter

  • Friday 2nd April 2021

With the third series of Alone, the gag packed sitcom he writes for Radio 4, returning to the airwaves this week, we talk to comedy writer, performer and Absolutely star Moray Hunter to find out more about his comedy life.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #25: Moonlighting Strangers

  • Thursday 1st April 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: the one industry ill that comedians and critics all agree on.

Julia McKenzie Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Julia McKenzie

  • Sunday 28th March 2021

A video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with Julia McKenzie, the Creative Director for BBC Studios Audio. She explains the commissioning process for new ideas, ways writers can develop, and more.

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

In Defence Of The First-Draft Freewrite

  • Wednesday 24th March 2021

"Write first, apologise later"... comedy writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles deliver an impassioned plea in defence of a first-draft freewrite.

Juliet Meyers Performance

Tune-Up, No. 1: Juliet Meyers on the Rules of Refreshing Your Set

  • Monday 22nd March 2021

With live stand-up set to return, we're getting trade secrets from the experts. First up, Juliet Meyers on whether good material has a tell-by date.

Danny Posthill Performance

My Comedy Career: Danny Posthill

  • Friday 19th March 2021

We talk to stand-up comedian and impressionist Danny Posthill to find out more what life is like as a full time comedian.

Dave Cohen Writing

Can you write a sitcom from scratch in eight weeks? Yes you can!

  • Wednesday 17th March 2021

Dave Cohen reports back from what he's discovered in the process of running his Build A Sitcom online courses.

Simon Nicholls Writing

Dos and Don'ts for Sitcom Writers

  • Wednesday 17th March 2021

Top producer and comedy exec Simon Nicholls offers up some suggested Dos and Don'ts for those writing sitcoms.

Podcast microphone Production

Creating your own improvised podcast

  • Monday 15th March 2021

If you're a funny and creative person, the process of recording an improvised comedy podcast on a regular basis is relatively straightforward. This guide explains the basics of this type of podcasting and offers some tips on how to make it work.