British Comedy Guide
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The Comedy Virgins Show Performance

Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize 2021 competition open

  • Thursday 14th January 2021

The Cavendish's Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize is now open for 2021 entries.

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Deciphering Commissioner-Speak

  • Tuesday 12th January 2021

Industry gatekeepers often speak in code. We take a look at what a commissioner really means when they ask 'why now?' and 'why you?'.

Andy Goddard Production

My Comedy Career: Andy Goddard

  • Friday 8th January 2021

Producer and sound editor Andy Goddard has shared some really brilliant thoughts and advice within his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.

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Joel Morris and Neil Webster on comedy writing

  • Friday 8th January 2021

An hour-long video featuring insight and advice from top comedy writers Joel Morris and Neil Webster. They discuss everything from starting out, to working with producers and taking notes.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #22: The Freaky Future

  • Friday 1st January 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How are pundits supposed to predict anything this year?

Alison Vernon-Smith Writing

The 10 rules of sitcom writing

  • Friday 18th December 2020

Freelance comedy producer and executive Alison Vernon-Smith talks us through the ten rules of sitcom.

David Simpson Production

Tiger Aspect appoints David Simpson Head of Comedy

  • Thursday 17th December 2020

Tiger Aspect has appointed a new full-time head of comedy, David Simpson.

Pete Strauss Production

BBC Studios hires Pete Strauss to audio comedy team

  • Thursday 17th December 2020

BBC Studios has hired Pete Strauss from Spirit Media to join its audio comedy team.

BBC Comedy Association Writing

BBC Comedy Association opportunities

  • Monday 14th December 2020

A summary of the opportunities available via the newly formed BBC Comedy Association.

Callum Tilbury Writing

Callum Tilbury on why you should enter the New Voice Awards 2021

  • Tuesday 8th December 2020

Callum Tilbury - also known as Lady Aria Grey - won the Edinburgh TV Festival's New Voice Awards last year. With the 2021 deadline approaching, in this interview they explain why you should enter your script.