British Comedy Guide
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James Cary Writing

James Cary on Writing Your Sitcom

  • Wednesday 27th January 2021

Top sitcom writer James Cary is sharing his knowledge via a new online course. In this interview he talks about how to get started in comedy, the common mistakes people make in scripts, and the benefits of taking his course.

Signature Performance

The awkward bits of working with an agent

  • Tuesday 26th January 2021

To get some insight on the positives and negatives of having an agent, we asked an established writer-performer to tell us about their experiences of working with their agent.

Stage Door Performance

How to direct a stand-up comedy show

  • Friday 22nd January 2021

Ever thought of directing a stand-up comedian's show, or - if you're a comedian - bringing on board a director to help you hone your performance? We run through what is involved, from the perspective of the person who would be directing.

Paul Powell Writing

My Comedy Career: Paul Powell

  • Wednesday 20th January 2021

We were thrilled Paul Powell agreed to take on our My Comedy Career questions. As an experienced panel show and sitcom writer and producer, he has lots of great insight and advice to share.

The Comedy Virgins Show Performance

Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize 2021 competition open

  • Thursday 14th January 2021

The Cavendish's Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize is now open for 2021 entries.

Question Marks. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Writing

Deciphering Commissioner-Speak

  • Tuesday 12th January 2021

Industry gatekeepers often speak in code. We take a look at what a commissioner really means when they ask 'why now?' and 'why you?'.

Andy Goddard Production

My Comedy Career: Andy Goddard

  • Friday 8th January 2021

Producer and sound editor Andy Goddard has shared some really brilliant thoughts and advice within his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.

Image shows from L to R: Joel Morris, Neil Webster Writing

Joel Morris and Neil Webster on comedy writing

  • Friday 8th January 2021

An hour-long video featuring insight and advice from top comedy writers Joel Morris and Neil Webster. They discuss everything from starting out, to working with producers and taking notes.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #22: The Freaky Future

  • Friday 1st January 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How are pundits supposed to predict anything this year?

Alison Vernon-Smith Writing

The 10 rules of sitcom writing

  • Friday 18th December 2020

Freelance comedy producer and executive Alison Vernon-Smith talks us through the ten rules of sitcom.