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My Comedy Career: John-Luke Roberts
- Friday 4th June 2021
Comedian John-Luke Roberts - the man behind the Sound Heap podcast - talks about the importance of patience, overcoming disappointment and sticking to your guns.
Lloyd Griffith on the leap from stand-up to presenting live TV
- Thursday 27th May 2021
From Grimsby Town videos to Soccer AM and his new singing-at-football series, Lloyd Griffith is now a grizzled veteran of sports presenting - he talks us through that big jump from stand-up.
How to be original in comedy
- Monday 24th May 2021
Today, originality in comedy is extremely important. How will you rise above the rabble?
20 challenges to being a comedy writer
- Monday 17th May 2021
We asked some full-time comedy writers to list negatives of the job. We caught them on a bad day... they don't hold back as they go through 20 problems that exist within the industry.
My Comedy Career: Sebastian Thiel
- Tuesday 27th April 2021
Sebastian Thiel has just finished directing the TV sitcom pilot Dreaming Whilst Black. We caught up with him to find out how he has built up his career. He has some great tips around focusing on yourself.
Want to avoid stand-up? Other ways to be a comedian
- Monday 5th April 2021
There are many ways to be funny and there are multiple ways of forging a comedy career. You don't have to get on stage and perform stand-up to be a comedian...
BCG Pro Sessions video: Julia McKenzie
- Sunday 28th March 2021
A video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with Julia McKenzie, the Creative Director for BBC Studios Audio. She explains the commissioning process for new ideas, ways writers can develop, and more.
Stand-up and HIGNFY writer Kevin Day, on turning comedy into your day job
- Thursday 4th March 2021
Kevin Day on HIGNFY's gag rate, the modern ways to make an impact, and how just talking the talk can make a big difference.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare
- Sunday 14th February 2021
Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.
The Comedian's Toolkit: What it takes to stay ahead of the game
- Wednesday 10th February 2021
There are various aspects that you're expected to be on top of when you're a comedian - from marketing to funding. What part of the puzzle are you missing? We have a look at some essentials.