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The latest insight from the British comedy industry, with many exclusive articles for BCG Pro members.

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Breaking The News, DMs Are Open, Noising Up, The Skewer Writing

Your comedy career

  • Wednesday 8th January 2025

Writer and Pro member Dan Sweryt offers some useful advice on building and maintaining your comedy career.

Two hands holding jigsaw pieces

Partners in crime

  • Tuesday 7th January 2025

Whether you're a writer or comedian, finding a partner in crime can be the key that unlocks your potential.

Five pound notes clasped by comic teeth Writing

No, seriously - there is such a thing as a free lunch

  • Monday 6th January 2025

For writers, royalties are the gift that keeps on giving. Make sure you're receiving the royalties you're owed.

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Smithy (James Corden), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Credit: Tidy Productions, Fulwell 73 Productions, BBC, Tom Jackson

The good news

  • Friday 3rd January 2025

As we move into 2025, comedy creatives should feel enthused.

2025

Happy New Year!

  • Thursday 2nd January 2025

Wishing you a happy and productive 2025.

Bad Tidings. Image shows left to right: Scott (Chris McCausland), Neil (Lee Mack)

Merry Christmas!

  • Wednesday 18th December 2024

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas - see you in 2025!

Christmas notebook Writing

5 gold rings: writers

  • Tuesday 17th December 2024

Here are 5 articles we hope are particularly useful to writers.

Microphone with festive hat on it Performance

5 gold rings: comedians and performers

  • Monday 16th December 2024

Some useful pieces for comedians and performers.

Brassic Writing

Making a scene

  • Friday 13th December 2024

Every scene in your comedy script should move the story forward - and contain something funny.

Green Light Writing

The green light

  • Thursday 12th December 2024

What can you expect to happen if your sitcom project gets the green light? We take a look.