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Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan) Writing

Sophie Willan on what she learnt making her TV pilot

  • Tuesday 7th April 2020

Sophie Willan talks to BCG Pro about what she learnt whilst making her sitcom pilot, Alma's Not Normal.

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Keep Smiling: In Support of Online Comedy

  • Monday 6th April 2020

Comedy people can be important at times like these, too.

Empty seats Performance

Comedy club owners on the impact of coronavirus

  • Friday 3rd April 2020

We hear from Komedia, Just The Tonic and The Frog And Bucket comedy clubs about how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting their businesses, and what their predictions are for the future.

Ashley Blaker. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Performance

My Comedy Career: Ashley Blaker

  • Friday 3rd April 2020

Stand-up comedian and TV and radio producer Ashley Blaker talks about the importance of backing yourself in whatever way you can. Plus, the greatest excuse he heard from a TV commissioning editor.

Edinburgh Festival fireworks Performance

Has Coronavirus finally burst the Edinburgh Fringe bubble?

  • Thursday 2nd April 2020

The Edinburgh Fringe 2020 has been cancelled. Bruce Dessau ponders whether the festival will ever be the same again.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #13: Sympathy for the Devil

  • Wednesday 1st April 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: critics can't expect much compassion in a crisis.

Excellent Work Writing

How to plan your time and be productive

  • Tuesday 31st March 2020

With so many possible distractions around the house, how do you be productive? Here's some tips on managing your time and consistently producing work.

Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Penelope (Celeste Dring) Writing

Adapting to the world of the writer-performer

  • Saturday 28th March 2020

Sitcoms are being dominated by the phenomenon known as the 'writer-performer'. BCG Pro takes a look at the options you have to try and adapt to this trend.

Hoopla improv workshop on Zoom Performance

Improv courses move online

  • Friday 27th March 2020

Steve Roe from the Hoopla improv collective talks about how, with coronavirus keeping everyone at home, they are taking their workshops online via the Zoom video calling app.

Robert Popper Writing

Robert Popper interview

  • Friday 27th March 2020

Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper talks about the intricacies of writing and producing the long-running sitcom. He has some great tips for new writers too.