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Sprinkling sugar: "sweetening" laughter tracks
- Tuesday 12th September 2023
In this piece, we discuss the process of "sweetening" the laughter on sitcoms and live comedy videos.
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.
Meeting a producer for the first time
- Friday 7th July 2023
Meeting new producers is part and parcel of being a comedy writer. Here is some dos and don'ts to bear in mind for when you are offered a meeting.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Adam Tandy
- Friday 16th June 2023
The video recording of our hour-long Q&A session with top comedy producer Adam Tandy. It's a deep dive into how television comedy is brought to the screen.
All about the BBC Comedy Collective
- Friday 27th January 2023
As the BBC's inaugural Comedy Collective application window reaches its final weekend, we have an exclusive Q&A with Commissioning Editor Emma Lawson and Assistant Commissioning Editor Emma Barnard about the scheme, why it's been created, and what the BBC is looking for.
Doing It Yourself
- Sunday 1st May 2022
Here are some important things to consider when it comes to solo comedy creation.
My Comedy Career: Jonathan Paul Green
- Thursday 19th August 2021
You've probably seen the words "Production Designer" in the credits of television comedy shows, but do you know what this important role involves? Jonathan Paul Green has kindly agreed to explain more...
My Comedy Career: Nat Saunders
- Wednesday 21st July 2021
Comedy creator Nat Saunders talks about the importance of tenacity, how every new show is a struggle to get off the ground, why bullying in the industry is a real hot topic for him, and more.
Simon Allen on creating The Watch
- Thursday 1st July 2021
Simon Allen talks about writing and producing The Watch, the comedy drama based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. There's some great insights from him in this piece.
My Comedy Career: Andy White
- Friday 14th May 2021
Jesterlarf Comedy Club promoter Andy White is currently organising July's massive Cambridge Comedy Festival, which is set to feature more than 150 comedians. We talk to him about how he got started as a promoter, his tips for running a good gig, and more.