British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 74

Andrew Osayemi Production

Getting a comedy show on Netflix

  • Friday 15th November 2019

In this feature, producer Andrew Osayemi explains how his comedy series Meet The Adebanjos started on the web but has now found a home on Netflix.

Red Pen Writing

Fix the first 10 pages of your sitcom script

  • Friday 15th November 2019

Some advice for how to make sure the first ten pages of your sitcom script are as impressive as possible.

Script Editing Writing

Final thoughts before you press send

  • Thursday 14th November 2019

"I have a script which I don't think I can make good enough in time for a competition deadline, should I send it off anyway? Or keep working on it?"

The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Sue (Sue Johnston) Writing

Joe Wilkinson on finding truth in comedy

  • Wednesday 13th November 2019

Joe Wilkinson talks about the development of his sketch show Two Episodes Of Mash; the process of writing comedy scripts with David Earl; and his philosophy on what the very best comedy should aim to achieve.

Groan Ups. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Russell, Nancy Zamit, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer Writing

Mischief Theatre on how they write their shows

  • Thursday 7th November 2019

The writers behind The Play That Goes Wrong and Mischief Theatre's other hit shows, talk to BCG Pro about creating their latest West End production, Groan Ups.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #8: Friends or Foes

  • Wednesday 6th November 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: should you review people you know?

Tourist Trap. Elaine (Sally Phillips). Copyright: The Comedy Unit Writing

How we write Tourist Trap

  • Monday 28th October 2019

Gareth Gwynn, Sian Harries and Tudur Owen explain how they plan and write Tourist Trap, the semi-improvised sitcom on BBC Wales. They offer up some great insight and tips.

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton) Writing

Nine sitcom writing plotting points

  • Thursday 24th October 2019

Dave Cohen shares advice on the nine Ps of plotting sitcom episodes: plan, personal, proactive, point of no return, pendulum, peril, pathos, punchline and persist.

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC Writing

A sitcom set is a character too

  • Friday 18th October 2019

Dave Cohen explains how a sitcom set can be a character in its own right.

Daniel Radcliffe. Copyright: Warner Writing

Harry Potter and the funny secondary characters

  • Thursday 17th October 2019

Through the works of JK Rowling, Dave Cohen explores the roles and importance of secondary characters.