Pippa Evans on the benefits of improv
- Wednesday 7th April 2021
We talk to Pippa Evans about why everyone working in comedy should be using improv to enhance what they do. You don't need to be a performer, improv techniques can benefit everyone.
How we made I'm Not In Love
- Tuesday 6th April 2021
Col Spector, the director and co-writer of the film I'm Not In Love, talks us through how they brought the project to life.
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...
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 #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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.