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Co-writing

  • Thursday 5th May 2022

Embarking on a new writing partnership? Wondering about how group dynamics work? Have a read...

BBC Comedy Festival Writing

BBC Comedy Festival 2022 in Newcastle - how to book

  • Tuesday 3rd May 2022

Booking is now open for the BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle, with the two key days being Thursday 12th May and Friday 13th May 2022.

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Doing It Yourself

  • Sunday 1st May 2022

Here are some important things to consider when it comes to solo comedy creation.

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Radio 4 announces DMs Are Open, a show you can write for

  • Wednesday 27th April 2022

Radio 4 is to launch DMs Are Open, a series that aspiring comedy writers and performers can contribute to.

Meeting Writing

What to do in a writers' room

  • Tuesday 26th April 2022

You've been invited into a writers' room - on either a panel show or sitcom - as the most junior writer. Here are some hopefully helpful things to bear in mind as you work out how to conduct yourself.

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What to do when a producer says "send me some ideas..."

  • Friday 22nd April 2022

You've had a meeting with a producer. Good for you! Now they have asked you to send them some ideas. Great! But how should you actually deal with this request?

Julia McKenzie News

Julia McKenzie is the new Radio 4 comedy commissioner

  • Thursday 21st April 2022

Julia McKenzie, who is currently Creative Director at BBC Studios Audio, has been announced as the new Radio 4 Comedy and Entertainment Commissioner. She will start this new position in the summer.

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BCG Pro Sessions video: Marks & Gran

  • Thursday 21st April 2022

Sitcom writing legends Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran joined us for our April 2022 BCG Pro Sessions Q&A. You can watch the 65 minute recording of the chat here.

Hannah Layton News

DLT Entertainment invests in Hannah Layton Management

  • Thursday 21st April 2022

Production and distribution company DLT Entertainment has announced it has made an investment in Hannah Layton Management, as it continues to expand into talent representation.

Aisha Bywaters Performance

Aisha Bywaters discusses the role of a casting director

  • Tuesday 19th April 2022

Aisha Bywaters has been the casting director on TV comedy shows such as Enterprice, We Are Lady Parts and The Baby. Following her win at the Casting Directors' Guild Awards, we thought we'd ask Aisha to explain a bit more about what her job entails.