British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

My Comedy Career

An interview column, in which UK comedy professionals share insights and tips with BCG Pro readers.

Sarah Kempton

Sarah Kempton

  • Tuesday 10th September 2024

Sarah Kempton, one of the co-creatives and actors in CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, talks about how she got started in comedy, and what key skills you need to be an improv player.

Scott Agnew. Credit: BBC

Scott Agnew

  • Friday 2nd August 2024

HIV, Rolf Harris, evangelical Christianity, undiagnosed mental health issues and Janey Godley - Scott Agnew shares all about his 24-year career in comedy.

Nathan Foad

Nathan Foad

  • Thursday 4th April 2024

Actor and writer Nathan Foad (Our Flag Means Death, Newark, Newark), talks about the destabilising way writers are paid in fits and starts, and not waiting for permission to create things that excite you.

Nancy Harris

Nancy Harris

  • Thursday 14th March 2024

As comedy drama The Dry return to ITVX for a second series, we get some great insight and advice on comedy writing from creator Nancy Harris.

Adam Horton

Adam Horton

  • Friday 8th March 2024

Producer, director and live comedy promoter Adam Horton gives us an insight into his work life.

Stuart Mitchell

Stuart Mitchell

  • Wednesday 21st February 2024

Ahead of his new Radio 4 series, comedian and writer Stuart Mitchell talks to us about his career.

Ed Morrish

Ed Morrish

  • Tuesday 20th February 2024

Experienced audio producer Ed Morrish talks us through his career, and explains there are no shortcuts to making good radio shows and podcasts.

Helen Monks

Helen Monks

  • Thursday 1st February 2024

Writer, actor and comedian Helen Monks - who is now starring in the RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream - talks about fending off self-doubt, finding a network of people and the benefits of seeing yourself as a project manager.

David Ian

David Ian

  • Monday 27th November 2023

As TV show Live At The Queer Comedy Club prepares to launch, we talk to stand-up comedian and club co-founder David Ian.

Leah Brotherhead

Leah Brotherhead

  • Wednesday 8th November 2023

As Leah Brotherhead returns to our screens to play Toni in the second series of Channel 4 sitcom Hullraisers, we talk to her about the work/life balance of being an actor.