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Comedy 50:50 and UKTV Writing

UKTV and Comedy 50:50 announce opportunity for female writers

  • Monday 15th February 2021

Comedy 50:50 and UKTV have launched an initiative to generate at least one new sitcom series for either Gold or Dave.

Bill Dare Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare

  • Sunday 14th February 2021

Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.

Albion Basement Production

What we've learnt so far, as we release 1000 sketches in 1000 days

  • Friday 12th February 2021

Comedy group The Albion Basement talk to us about how they're releasing 1000 sketches as podcasts, across 1000 days. They've already learnt some interesting planning and editing lessons, which they share here.

Shaking Hands Writing

Comedy Writing: How Do I Get An Agent?

  • Thursday 11th February 2021

We look at the pros and cons of having representation, and - when you're ready - how to get an agent.

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.