British Comedy Guide
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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #20: Tweeting with the Enemy

  • Sunday 1st November 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Critics need to socially distance from comedians.

Image shows from L to R: Chris Blaine, Ben Blaine Production

The Blaine Brothers on directing Out Of Her Mind

  • Tuesday 20th October 2020

Directors Ben and Chris Blaine discuss making Sara Pascoe's sitcom Out Of Her Mind. There's some great insight and advice in this interview.

TriForce team. Image shows from L to R: Fraser Ayres, Jimmy Akingbola, Minnie Ayres Production

Interview with the TriForce Creative Network team

  • Friday 16th October 2020

The TriForce Creative Network has been at been working tirelessly to improve diversity in areas such as acting, producing and directing. Fraser Ayres and Minnie Ayres from TCN explain more here.

BBC Comedy Room 2020 Writing

BBC Comedy Room 2020 participants

  • Thursday 15th October 2020

BBC Writersroom has sifted through 3590 scripts to select the 19 people to take part in its Comedy Room 2020 scheme.

Vikki Stone Performance

My Comedy Career: Vikki Stone

  • Wednesday 14th October 2020

Here's a really great interview in which Vikki Stone explains and demonstrates why it's good to have a diverse range of skills and projects, rather than trying to put all your eggs in one basket.

BBC Studios Production

BBC Studios announces 4 new comedy producers

  • Thursday 8th October 2020

BBC Studios has announced the hiring of four new executives to its comedy production team.

Katie Pritchard Performance

My Comedy Career: Katie Pritchard

  • Saturday 3rd October 2020

Katie Pritchard does - deep breath - musical comedy, acting, music, singing, writing, improv, art, design, and more. She has some great thoughts on how collaboration helps make projects great.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #19: Captain Plugwatch

  • Thursday 1st October 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Tread carefully when a comedian plugs another comic.

Jon Holmes Writing

How to write for Radio 4 show The Skewer

  • Tuesday 29th September 2020

Jon Holmes's extraordinary Radio 4 show The Skewer is back - and, as he explains in this interview, he's always on the lookout for new ideas and new writers. This feature included details on what they're looking for, and how to submit.

Not For Broadcast Production

Making comedy for a video game

  • Friday 25th September 2020

Comedy writer George Vere discusses scripting and starring in Not For Broadcast: The Telethon - his first venture into writing for a video game.