British Comedy Guide
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Say My Name. Image shows from L to R: Alan McIntyre Smith, Jay Stern Production

Making movies with friends

  • Monday 10th February 2020

Director Jay Stern talks about making low-budget independent feature Say My Name with friends including screenwriter Deborah Frances-White.

London Performance

Is Comedy a Londoner's Game?

  • Friday 7th February 2020

We often hear it said that, to make it as a stand-up comedian, you need to move to London. Is that true? What are the pros and cons of making your base in the capital? Becca Moody investigates...

Nathaniel Tapley. Copyright: Idil Sukan Performance

My Comedy Career: Nathaniel Tapley

  • Thursday 6th February 2020

Comedian, writer and producer Nathaniel Tapley has some advice on working with as many people as possible, and ensuring you retain ownership of your comedy projects.

Image shows from L to R: Larry Budd, Paul Dunphy Production

New Northern prod co launches

  • Monday 3rd February 2020

A new production company has launched today in Leeds. Northern Imposters create and produce northern comedy.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #11: Switching It Off

  • Saturday 1st February 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Can being a critic ruin your life?

Sitcom Geeks. Image shows from L to R: James Cary, Dave Cohen Writing

Sitcom Geeks script challenge results

  • Thursday 30th January 2020

Sitcom Geeks podcasters James Cary and Dave Cohen have announced the longlist for the Sitcom Script Challenge run in conjunction with BCG Pro.

UKTV logo. Copyright: UKTV Production

UKTV seeks scripted comedy commissioner

  • Friday 24th January 2020

UKTV is looking for its first commissioning editor for scripted comedy, as it seeks to order more original programming.

Mark Iddon Production

Mark Iddon becomes UKTV commissioner

  • Friday 24th January 2020

Producer Mark Iddon is to leave Avalon after more than a decade, becoming a commissioner at UKTV.

UKTV logo. Copyright: UKTV Production

Original comedy leads UKTV's 2019

  • Friday 24th January 2020

UKTV has reported original comedy commissions spearheading a year of growth in 2019, despite selling three of its channels.

Morwenna Gordon Production

Morwenna Gordon moves to Expectation

  • Thursday 23rd January 2020

Sky comedy commissioning editor Morwenna Gordon is to join independent production company Expectation's scripted comedy department.