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BBC Writersroom Comedy Room Writing

BBC Writersroom: What you NEED to know

  • Wednesday 24th April 2019

Between now and Monday, hundreds of writers are expected to submit their scripts to the BBC Writersroom Comedy Window. Here, we give you some facts to try and help you come out top of the pile.

Image shows from L to R: Mellie Buse, Paul McKenzie, Howard Read Writing

Writing for kids

  • Tuesday 23rd April 2019

An hour-long video about writing for children's TV. There are opportunities, but challenges like strict compliance guidelines, educating as well as entertaining, the cognitive development of kids' brains, and more, all have to be considered when writing scripts in this sector.

Image shows from L to R: Alex Lowe, Jane Berthoud, David Tyler Writing

Writing for radio

  • Thursday 18th April 2019

An hour-long video packed with insight about comedy on the radio. Alex Lowe, Jane Berthoud, David Tyler and Paul Bassett Davies discuss everything from the commissioning process, through to actors needing shorter lines.

Stuart Goldsmith Performance

Stuart Goldsmith on how to flyer

  • Wednesday 17th April 2019

A podcast from Stuart Goldsmith in which he offers his thoughts on how best to flyer, particularly at the Edinburgh Festival.

David Schneider Production

Making comedy for online audiences

  • Monday 15th April 2019

A panel discussion in which Twitter star David Schneider, YouTube creator Jenny Bede and blogger John Fleming discuss creating comedy for online audiences.

Maddy Anholt Performance

How to get your Edinburgh Fringe show fully sponsored

  • Monday 15th April 2019

Maddy Anholt reveals, exclusively for BCG Pro, the methods she used to fully-fund four Edinburgh Fringe shows via seeking sponsorship. This article includes copy-and-paste templates to use to start your own approaches to companies.

Back To Life. Image shows from L to R: Ben Wheeler, Tim Mannion, Christopher Sweeney. Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures Production

Interview with Back To Life director Christopher Sweeney

  • Monday 15th April 2019

Christopher Sweeney talks about filming BBC Three's Back To Life, his first TV series.

Bingo Productions Production

How we run Bingo Productions

  • Friday 12th April 2019

Series 2 of Lee And Dean is now on Channel 4. Stars Miles Chapman and Mark O'Sullivan talk about how they film the show through their production company, Bingo Productions.

Image shows from L to R: Ivor Baddiel, Claire Zolkwer, Mark Dolan

Non-narrative comedy

  • Thursday 11th April 2019

An hour-long video of a panel discussion on the topic of non-narrative comedy.

Shane Allen Production

Shane Allen plans British Comedy Foundation

  • Thursday 11th April 2019

The BBC's Shane Allen is planning to set up the British Comedy Foundation, a national cross-industry body to engage the underrepresented, create opportunities and celebrate the heritage of British comedy.