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The C word: Copyright in comedy

  • Tuesday 21st May 2024

New writers often worry about copyrighting their idea. But should they?

Contacting producers: The waiting game

  • Tuesday 14th May 2024

How long should you wait before chasing a producer?

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on titles

  • Tuesday 7th May 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member wondering how to pick a title for their script.

Powder Room. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Sheridan Smith), Chanel (Jaime Winstone). Copyright: DJ Films

Me, me, me: How much of yourself should you pour into your scripts?

  • Wednesday 24th April 2024

Working up a show rooted directly in your experience of life can be wise.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on meetings

  • Monday 25th March 2024

A member wonders whether they should meet a producer in person or on Zoom.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on producers

  • Thursday 8th February 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who doesn't like the work of the producer they've been placed with.

Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Development hell

  • Monday 29th January 2024

You've all heard the phrase "development hell". But what does the development phase of a sitcom look like? We explore.

Gina Lyons

BCG Pro Sessions video: Gina Lyons

  • Wednesday 1st November 2023

Here's the recording of our October 2023 BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with TV producer Gina Lyons. The hour-long discussion goes in-depth on topics related to developing comedy projects for TV.

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3 ways to make your first page pop

  • Wednesday 13th September 2023

Getting the first page of your script right is crucial. Here are some tips.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena Robinson (Adjani Salmon)

Crafting Dreaming Whilst Black

  • Friday 4th August 2023

Co-creator, writer, star and producer Adjani Salmon talks to BCG Pro about the making of his 2016 web series, Dreaming Whilst Black, and its journey through pilot to fully-fledged BBC Three comedy in 2023.