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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.

Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon. Will Becher Production

Directing a feature animation

  • Thursday 17th October 2019

Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon co-director Will Becher discusses his career in animation and the making of the new blockbuster feature film.

The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions Writing

Rules to create great sitcom characters

  • Wednesday 16th October 2019

Are comedy writers putting in enough work when creating new characters? Dave Cohen looks at the art of character creation.

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

Two sides to every character

  • Tuesday 15th October 2019

Dave Cohen explains how coming up with key words to describe your characters can be very helpful.