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Introducing SREP: set-up, reveal, escalation, payoff
- Friday 30th April 2021
In this exclusive extract from Chris Head's new book, he introduces SREP: a structure that can be used in writing sketches, sitcom scenes and stand-up.
Free excerpts from Creating Comedy Narratives For Stage & Screen by Chris Head
- Friday 30th April 2021
Here - for FREE - are the first 17 pages of Chris Head's new book Creating Comedy Narratives for Stage and Screen.
How to write great characters who work with the plot
- Thursday 29th April 2021
Jack Bernhardt discusses how to ensure that your plots and characters are working together... so there's never a scenario where you character ends up doing something they absolutely would never do.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Robert Popper
- Sunday 25th April 2021
An hour-long video with top comedy writer, script editor, producer and performer Robert Popper. He chats about creating Friday Night Dinner, his writing process, and many other topics.
My Comedy Career: Moray Hunter
- Friday 2nd April 2021
With the third series of Alone, the gag packed sitcom he writes for Radio 4, returning to the airwaves this week, we talk to comedy writer, performer and Absolutely star Moray Hunter to find out more about his comedy life.
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.
In Defence Of The First-Draft Freewrite
- Wednesday 24th March 2021
"Write first, apologise later"... comedy writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles deliver an impassioned plea in defence of a first-draft freewrite.
Dos and Don'ts for Sitcom Writers
- Wednesday 17th March 2021
Top producer and comedy exec Simon Nicholls offers up some suggested Dos and Don'ts for those writing sitcoms.
Re-writing Reluctant Persuaders without a studio audience
- Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Edward Rowett, the creator of Radio 4's Reluctant Persuaders, explains how he re-wrote Series 4 to work without a studio audience. The techniques are quite different, so there's some very interesting insight in his article.
Looking back at Two Pints
- Sunday 28th February 2021
Loved by its audience and loathed by critics, this week marked the 20th anniversary of sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Comedy writer Tim Dawson, who got his first break on the show, reveals what he learned and reflects on the programme's achievements.