British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 7

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In development

  • Wednesday 11th December 2024

Some useful insights into the development process.

The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC Writing

A word on parody

  • Tuesday 10th December 2024

We consider parody as a comic sub-genre.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #69: It's just a number

  • Monday 9th December 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Stand-ups age well - but other comics need to move on.

Big Comedy Conference 2024. Image shows left to right: Jon Holmes, Pete Strauss, Ben Wicks, Rosie Holt, Katie Storey, Lindsay Sharman Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Avenues to success

  • Friday 6th December 2024

A video recording of the Big Comedy Conference 2024 session that delved into the wide variety of ways to navigate the comedy industry.

The Inbetweeners. Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions Writing

Back to basics 2: Situation

  • Thursday 5th December 2024

We consider the "situation" in situation comedy.

Alarm Clocks Writing

Routine matters

  • Wednesday 4th December 2024

Establishing a comedy writing routine will work wonders for your productivity.

The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Richard Curtis, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television Writing

Writing to order

  • Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Learning to write to order is a skill that all professional comedy writers need to develop.

Compass

A world of opportunity

  • Monday 2nd December 2024

It's easy to get cynical, but for comedy creators there is still plenty of opportunity.

Only Child. Image shows left to right: Richard (Greg McHugh), Lydia Bartlett (Samantha Spiro) Writing

Sitcom or comedy drama?

  • Friday 29th November 2024

Sitcom or comedy drama - which should you write?

Cheaters Writing

In comedy writing, proper explanations are key

  • Thursday 28th November 2024

"Why did you do that?"... "Just because." This is not a satisfactory answer - in life, or in a script.