British Comedy Guide
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Spanner Performance

The Comedian's Toolkit: What it takes to stay ahead of the game

  • Wednesday 10th February 2021

There are various aspects that you're expected to be on top of when you're a comedian - from marketing to funding. What part of the puzzle are you missing? We have a look at some essentials.

Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Tom Deacon Performance

Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon on working on the radio

  • Friday 5th February 2021

In this 50 minute video, stand-up comedians and presenters Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon discuss writing for radio, and presenting via the medium. They have loads of great insight and tips.

Lee Ridley. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Production

How do you make a sitcom in a pandemic?

  • Thursday 4th February 2021

How do you make a sitcom in a pandemic when you, the star, are shielding? That was the immense challenge facing Lost Voice Guy, aka Lee Ridley, and producer Jane Berthoud in regards to Series 3 of Radio 4's Ability.

Bureau of Lost Things Production

How the London Comedy Writers group made their sitcom podcast

  • Wednesday 3rd February 2021

Alan Devey talks us through how the London Comedy Writers podcast, The Bureau Of Lost Things, was produced.

NOLO - North London Comedy Shorts Production

NOLO Film Festival winners revealed

  • Tuesday 2nd February 2021

The winners of the first North London Comedy Shorts Film Festival have been revealed.

Toby Williams Production

Making an award-winning short

  • Tuesday 2nd February 2021

More than eight years after principal photography began Toby Williams's short film She Monster has won Best Short at a film festival. In this article he explains all.

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Lou Sanders Performance

Lou Sanders on forging a career in comedy

  • Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Lou Sanders - who is currently co-hosting Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable - offers advice for anyone thinking of taking a leap into comedy, and shares her philosophy for life and the creative process.

Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out. Gemma Arrowsmith Writing

Gemma Arrowsmith: Everything I know about writing, I learned from sketch comedy

  • Monday 1st February 2021

With her sketch show special coming soon to Radio 4, we asked Gemma Arrowsmith to explain why every comedy writer should hone their sketch writing skills.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #23: Get the Picture

  • Monday 1st February 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: It's never too early to get prepped for self-promotion.

Patreon Performance

Comedians: how to start and grow your Patreon page

  • Sunday 31st January 2021

Patreon can be a great way for comedians to make money. We talk through how to successfully launch a Patreon account.