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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.
UKTV and Comedy 50:50 announce opportunity for female writers
- Monday 15th February 2021
Comedy 50:50 and UKTV have launched an initiative to generate at least one new sitcom series for either Gold or Dave.
My Comedy Career: Jan Etherington
- Saturday 30th January 2021
Jan Etherington has been writing sketches and sitcoms since the 1980s. After a sea swimming session (she goes every day!), Jan kindly gave us her time to answer our My Comedy Career questions.
James Cary on Writing Your Sitcom
- Wednesday 27th January 2021
Top sitcom writer James Cary is sharing his knowledge via a new online course. In this interview he talks about how to get started in comedy, the common mistakes people make in scripts, and the benefits of taking his course.
My Comedy Career: Paul Powell
- Wednesday 20th January 2021
We were thrilled Paul Powell agreed to take on our My Comedy Career questions. As an experienced panel show and sitcom writer and producer, he has lots of great insight and advice to share.
Joel Morris and Neil Webster on comedy writing
- Friday 8th January 2021
An hour-long video featuring insight and advice from top comedy writers Joel Morris and Neil Webster. They discuss everything from starting out, to working with producers and taking notes.