British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Development / pilots

Many projects get stuck in development hell. Here's some articles to try and stop that being your situation too.

Lemons. Jordan Stephens

Why oh why oh why?

  • Thursday 6th February 2025

As comedy creatives develop their projects, they will face many questions. In our latest long read, we explore just some of them.

Count Abdulla. Abdulla Khan (Arian Nik)

The right way

  • Thursday 23rd January 2025

The first in a new series of long reads. In this piece we ask, is there a right way to construct your sitcom?

Green Light

The green light

  • Thursday 12th December 2024

What can you expect to happen if your sitcom project gets the green light? We take a look.

Animation of a discussion between two animated characters

In development

  • Wednesday 11th December 2024

Some useful insights into the development process.

The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

A word on parody

  • Tuesday 10th December 2024

We consider parody as a comic sub-genre.

Test Tube

The point of a pilot

  • Thursday 14th November 2024

What is the point of a pilot episode? Let's take a look.

Fleabag. Image shows left to right: Harry (Hugh Skinner), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge)

For goodness' sake, write what you want

  • Monday 28th October 2024

It's really important that you write what you want.

Follow the rules

Brief encounter

  • Wednesday 16th October 2024

It's crucial that writers stick to the brief. Responding precisely to instructions is an essential skill.

Lightbulb

The art of commitment

  • Wednesday 9th October 2024

We discuss the process of committing to a comedy project.

This Is Going To Hurt

Your comedy script: Why now?

  • Friday 27th September 2024

Your script should provide an answer to the question, "Why now?".