British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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What's the story?

  • Wednesday 18th October 2023

Getting your script's story right is crucial. Here are some key elements to bear in mind.

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How to finish your script

  • Monday 16th October 2023

Here, we offer 3 simple tricks to help you finish your script.

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Three things to look out for when rewriting your script

  • Friday 13th October 2023

Three important elements to consider as you're rewriting your script.

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How to analyse your script

  • Wednesday 11th October 2023

Here we look at the elements you need to consider when analysing a script you've written for a new project.

Writing

3 questions to ask yourself when working on a scene

  • Friday 29th September 2023

Here are 3 useful questions to ask yourself when you're working on a scene.

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3 tips to help you finish your first draft

  • Wednesday 27th September 2023

Here are three key pieces of advice that will help you complete the first draft of your sitcom script.

Alma's Not Normal. Image shows from L to R: Lin (Siobhan Finneran), Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan), Joan (Lorraine Ashbourne), Jim (Nicholas Asbury)

Video: How to structure your 30 minute TV comedy script

  • Sunday 17th September 2023

If you're writing 30 minute sitcom or comedy drama scripts, you'll want to get the structure right. Here's an hour-long video in which Chris Head uses clips and script excerpts to look at the three act structure often seen in TV comedy.

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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.

Radio

Audio comedy tips

  • Monday 31st July 2023

We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.