British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Enter key Writing

Great expectations: Mike Cooper

  • Tuesday 17th September 2024

Pro member Mike Cooper outlines his approach to our Expectation: 10-Page Call Out opportunity.

Shared Drive Production

Bedroom sketch artists - How we made Shared Drive

  • Monday 16th September 2024

Tom Worsley talks through why online audio sketch pilot Shared Drive was created, and how it was made.

Michelle Farr-Scott Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Michelle Farr-Scott

  • Friday 13th September 2024

Watch back the Zoom session we conducted with TV producer Michelle Farr-Scott. Topics include the best way to approach a producer with a project idea and the challenges of making television comedy.

Hour glass and checklist Writing

Just a minute: hooking the reader in the first two pages

  • Thursday 12th September 2024

You have roughly 2 pages of script to hook your reader! Don't worry - it can be done.

Woman sitting at computer Writing

Mistakes to avoid in your scripts

  • Wednesday 11th September 2024

Here are some mistakes that you should try to avoid in your comedy scripts.

Sarah Kempton Performance

My Comedy Career: Sarah Kempton

  • Tuesday 10th September 2024

Sarah Kempton, one of the co-creatives and actors in CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, talks about how she got started in comedy, and what key skills you need to be an improv player.

Stained glass circle Writing

Ever decreasing circles

  • Monday 9th September 2024

We explore the concept of "circling in" on a script or idea. It's a natural part of the process of creating a comedy project.

Woman looking through large lens Writing

The F word: focus

  • Friday 6th September 2024

Focusing on your projects is key to completing them successfully. Here's some useful insights on the topic.

Champagne cork pop Writing

Laughs for sale

  • Thursday 5th September 2024

The process of selling a sitcom can seem opaque. We shine some light on it.

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #66: Call it what you want

  • Wednesday 4th September 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is it time to stop neglecting titles?