British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah Performance

Six of the best: tips for stand-ups

  • Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Here are some quick, useful tips for stand-up comedians.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on finishing scripts

  • Monday 2nd September 2024

The Comedy Doctor advises a member who struggles to complete their scripts.

Chris Head Writing

Chris Head on writing jokes: implication

  • Friday 30th August 2024

Chris Head discusses the challenges of - and techniques for - writing more jokes for characters in existing scripts.

Stand Up: The Gameshow logo Production

Stand Up: The Gameshow - The Aftermath

  • Thursday 29th August 2024

Freelance producer Bob Fletcher reflects on his experience staging a live comedy pilot.

Amy Harrison Writing

Great expectations: Amy Harrison

  • Wednesday 28th August 2024

Pro member Amy Harrison outlines her approach to our Expectation: 10-Page Call Out opportunity.

Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions Writing

Laughs in high definition

  • Tuesday 27th August 2024

We discuss the importance of ensuring your characters are clearly defined.

We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC Writing

Money Shot: residuals

  • Friday 23rd August 2024

In our latest Money Shot column, we discuss residuals.

Stage Door Performance

Going live

  • Thursday 22nd August 2024

Micheál Jacob offers some useful advice on putting together a live show.

Open books.. Credit: BBC Writing

Watch, read, write

  • Wednesday 21st August 2024

How to improve as a writer.

Mike Wooles Writing

Doing it yourself

  • Tuesday 20th August 2024

Pro member Mike Wooles on taking matters into his own hands.