BCG Pro Newsletter

Friday 26th July 2019

Here are a range of features about making comedy in Britain.

Making Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

Making Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans Paywall

As Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans bursts into cinemas, we chat to director Dominic Brigstocke about directing and transferring the TV hit to the silver screen.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Fringe

Performing at the Edinburgh Festival? If you haven't already, head to the BCG Pro control panel to edit your listing, pitch your show to our writing team, access a Q&A opportunity, and more. It's free for all, but BCG Pro subscribers get bonuses.

Chorts video competition open for submissions

Chorts video competition open for submissions

Chorts!, the competition run by The Comedy Crowd to find the best new 2 minute comedy videos, is open for entries. The contest - supported by BCG Pro - is open until the 20th September.

Edinburgh Fringe advice

Edinburgh Fringe advice Paywall

A collection of top tips related to the Edinburgh Fringe from contributors to the Ask The Industry podcast.

Sitcom Geeks

Sitcom Geeks

We're up to episode 118 of Sitcom Geeks. The latest one features an interview with Fringe performer Anna Nicholson. There's a wealth of knowledge in the archive.

Opportunities Hub

Opportunities Hub Paywall

This is our tool to find your next creative deadline or work placement. The latest additions includes an intern position on QI, for someone from a BAME or lower socio-economic background.

Josh Cole appointed Head of Comedy at BBC Studios

Josh Cole appointed Head of Comedy at BBC Studios

The latest news from the TV industry is that Josh Cole has been appointed as head of comedy at BBC Studios.

The Road to the WareFringe, Part 3

The Road to the WareFringe, Part 3

Si Hawkins has been taking us behind the scenes over the last month, as he worked on launching a little comedy festival. The four-show all-dayer has now occurred, so here Si shares the lessons he took away.

How to write a great biography

How to write a great biography Paywall

Writing a biography is a tricky thing. It can feel deeply unnatural. Bragging, even. But here are seven tips to help you sell yourself effectively.

E4 launches talent search

E4 launches talent search

E4 is launching a search to find the "on-screen faces of the future."

Comedian's Comedian

Comedian's Comedian Podcast

Jayde Adams is the latest comedian to talk in-depth to Stuart Goldsmith on his Comedian's Comedian podcast. Also, listen in to Simon Brodkin talking about leaving behind his Lee Nelson character.

Showcase

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They Chew

Chris Shaw from YouTube channel The League of Taste & Class Corp is the writer and director behind this short quirky animation about a trip to the shop. The animation is by Jack Bennett.

Comedy Casebook

Comedy Casebook: Mark Gregory

BCG Pro member Mark Gregory films sketches for his YouTube channel. In this interview he talks about how Monty Python was the TV show which first blew him away.

Thanks for reading

We wish you a creative week. It's hard to concentrate in this heat, but keep the laughs coming!

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