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Sam Underwood Production

My Comedy Career: Sam Underwood

  • Friday 24th July 2020

As he explains, Sam Underwood does all kinds of things within the world of TV comedy, and thus doesn't have a set job title. His multi-role approach has meant he's picked up lots of tips for creating comedy - which he shares here.

Verona Rose Performance

My Comedy Career: Verona Rose

  • Friday 17th July 2020

Actor and writer Verona Rose talks to us about the importance of being in the right head-space for an audition, how creativity can strike at 4am, and why you need a thick skin to work in comedy.

Twinned Town. Image shows from L to R: Ignacio Sanchez (Ignacio Lopez), Leroy Jones (Leroy Brito). Copyright: Michelle Huggleston Production

How Twinned Town adjusted its angle and got made

  • Tuesday 14th July 2020

Comedians and co-stars Leroy Brito and Ignacio Lopez rejigged their sitcom pitch when the pandemic hit, got a pilot commissioned by the BBC, then made it in lockdown. It pays to be flexible, they tell BCG Pro.

Image shows from L to R: Meghan Cruz, Jon Petrie Writing

Video: Developing TV sitcom

  • Wednesday 8th July 2020

In this hour-long video, script development executive Meghan Cruz and comedy commissioning editor Jon Petrie discuss pitching and developing television sitcoms.

Stuart Goldsmith's Infinite Sofa. Stuart Goldsmith Production

How to Home-Stream: Part Four

  • Tuesday 7th July 2020

Creating a good online show can be surprisingly tricky, so we've asked comedy's new home-streaming community for their at-the-coalface advice. In the final part of this series, podcast pioneer and Infinite Showman Stuart Goldsmith reveals how comics can learn from startups.

Brett Vincent Production

Promoter Brett Vincent on making 'drive-in' comedy a reality

  • Thursday 2nd July 2020

Brett Vincent, one of the UK's most experienced comedy promoters, has setup The Drive-In Club, to help comedy fans see live comedy, despite lockdown. He talks us through the logistics of the operation in this interview.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #16: The Plus-None

  • Wednesday 1st July 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Critics prefer solo gigging. If they'll let us.

Anna Morris Performance

My Comedy Career: Anna Morris

  • Tuesday 30th June 2020

Anna Morris is a comedian, writer and actor. You may have seen her sell-out one-woman character comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe; on Channel 4 in Lee And Dean; or in a multitude of hit online sketches. Here, she talks openly about her craft and career to date.

Chris Purchase Production

How to Home-Stream: Part Three

  • Friday 26th June 2020

Creating a good online show can be tricky, so we've asked comedy's new home-streaming community for their learned-the-hard-way advice. This week, stand-up and schooling with Chris Purchase and Yuriko Kotani.

Funny Women Awards Performance

Funny Women Stage Award 2020 finalists

  • Tuesday 23rd June 2020

The finalists have been revealed for the Funny Women Stage Award 2020.