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Writing

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch: Don't kill your darlings, just rehome them

Friday 12th July 2019

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch talks about how a lot of a comedy writer's life involves rejection, but how you shouldn't give up but instead look for new mediums for your characters.

Writing

Brenda Gilhooly on bringing Madam Mayor to the radio

Thursday 11th July 2019

Brenda Gilhooly talks about bringing her sitcom Madam Mayor to the radio.

Production

Interview with LOCO's Denise Hicks

Wednesday 10th July 2019

BCG Pro talks to Denise Hicks, the director of LOCO, about their great comedy film festival. This interview includes some brilliant tips for those making short films.

Performance

Funny Women Awards 2019 semi-finalists announced

Wednesday 10th July 2019

The semi-finalists for the 2019 Funny Women Awards stage category have been announced, and the judges revealed for the Comedy Shorts and Writing prizes.

Production

How we made For Love Or Money

Tuesday 9th July 2019

Writer and director Mark Murphy talks through developing and filming "unromantic comedy" For Love Or Money.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #4: The Context Conundrum

Monday 1st July 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: how shows can infect each other.

Writing

Has ITV banned male sitcom writing partnerships?

Friday 28th June 2019

Saskia Schuster talks in depth to BCG Pro about her plans for addressing the gender imbalance in ITV comedy writing teams. This article corrects some of the 'click-bait headlines' you may have read.