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The House logo. Credit: BCG Writing

More on The House

  • Thursday 21st November 2024

We hope Pro members will be involved in our original audio sitcom.

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason) Writing

"Has it been done before?"

  • Wednesday 20th November 2024

We consider the question that troubles every writer of a sitcom pilot.

Man holding a magnifying glass Writing

There's a plot afoot

  • Tuesday 19th November 2024

The plots in your sitcom scripts are worth spending time on.

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Writing

Back to basics 1: Feasibility

  • Monday 18th November 2024

In a new series of columns on the basics of narrative comedy writing, we look at the topic of feasibility.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on main characters

  • Friday 15th November 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member worried about the number of characters in their pilot script.

The House logo. Credit: BCG Writing

The point of a pilot

  • Thursday 14th November 2024

What is the point of a pilot episode? Let's take a look.

Benjamin May Performance

An actor's life for me

  • Wednesday 13th November 2024

Actor and voice over artist Benjamin May talks through how he built and sustains his career.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #68: The Bleep Test

  • Tuesday 12th November 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is swearing ever big or clever?

The House logo. Credit: BCG Writing

Introducing The House

  • Monday 11th November 2024

Introducing BCG Pro's new audio comedy, The House - which you can be involved in.

Woman listening Writing

The importance of listening

  • Friday 8th November 2024

Particularly early in your career, you should try to listen to advice.