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Cutting Down Sketches

  • Sunday 28th February 2021

In this article we focus on one of the biggest mistakes new sketch-writers make: writing sketches that are too long. Here's some handy tips for how to make your sketches leaner on the page.

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What makes a good live show a great one?

  • Thursday 25th February 2021

We take a look at some of the devices that comedians use to elevate their stand-up shows. From including technology, to involving a human interest story, there's various things acts do to get audiences and awards judges interested.

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Writing impressions sketches for Newsjack

  • Monday 22nd February 2021

One consistent element of Newsjack is the 'impressions sketches'. We take a look at how to hone this type of sketch to specifically tick the boxes that Newsjack producers are looking for.

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SOUP RECIPE: A cookbook for topical sketch ideas

  • Friday 19th February 2021

Comedy writer Peter Beare shares the mnemonic-based system he has devised for creating unique topical comedy sketches. It works particularly well for planning material for Newsjack.

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Using email newsletters to promote your comedy

  • Wednesday 17th February 2021

We explain why it's worth having a mailing list (even if you don't think you need one), and then talk through the various email marketing platforms available. Plus: how to build subscribers, and what to put in your emails.

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George Egg on creating his hit Instagram-based Snack Hacker show

  • Wednesday 17th February 2021

George Egg talks about how he has developed and grown Snack Hacker, a show for Instagram that has resulted in a 600% boost in his followers.

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UKTV and Comedy 50:50 announce opportunity for female writers

  • Monday 15th February 2021

Comedy 50:50 and UKTV have launched an initiative to generate at least one new sitcom series for either Gold or Dave.

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare

  • Sunday 14th February 2021

Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.

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What we've learnt so far, as we release 1000 sketches in 1000 days

  • Friday 12th February 2021

Comedy group The Albion Basement talk to us about how they're releasing 1000 sketches as podcasts, across 1000 days. They've already learnt some interesting planning and editing lessons, which they share here.

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Comedy Writing: How Do I Get An Agent?

  • Thursday 11th February 2021

We look at the pros and cons of having representation, and - when you're ready - how to get an agent.