British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 9

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows left to right: Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr). Credit: BBC Writing

Radio: the 4 building blocks

  • Monday 5th August 2024

We outline the building blocks of radio.

Scott Agnew. Credit: BBC Performance

My Comedy Career: Scott Agnew

  • Friday 2nd August 2024

HIV, Rolf Harris, evangelical Christianity, undiagnosed mental health issues and Janey Godley - Scott Agnew shares all about his 24-year career in comedy.

Wireless Wise - A Celebration Of Radio 4. Image shows left to right: Garry Richardson, Richard Coles, Alistair McGowan, Charlotte Green. Credit: David Munn Photography Writing

Six of the best: tips for writing radio comedy

  • Friday 2nd August 2024

Six tips for radio comedy writers.

More Money Than Sense. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions Writing

Money Shot: your first time

  • Thursday 1st August 2024

In our new Money Shot column's debut, we look at how to secure your first paid work in the comedy industry.

Red Pen Writing

Aaaand... Cut!

  • Wednesday 31st July 2024

How to make cuts to your sitcom script.

The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC Writing

Six of the best: tips to help you finish your first draft

  • Tuesday 30th July 2024

Here are 6 quick tips to help you finish that crucial first draft.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sharon Wanjohi Performance

Developing a stand-up set, part 1

  • Monday 29th July 2024

Advice to help you develop a stand-up set.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Performance

The Comedy Doctor on first gigs

  • Friday 26th July 2024

The Comedy Doctor offers advice to a member who is nervous about their first stand-up gig.

Generic women talking Writing

Formatting dialogue

  • Thursday 25th July 2024

How to correctly format dialogue in your scripts.

I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions Writing

Why this, why now?

  • Wednesday 24th July 2024

Pro member Mike Cooper explains how he tackles new projects.