British Comedy Guide

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That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Robert Webb Writing

How to come up with funny ideas for sketches & scenes using "As if"

  • Thursday 1st September 2022

Looking for a funny angle for a sketch or sitcom scene? Try an 'as if'...

Sitcom Geeks Writing

Looking back on 200 episodes of Sitcom Geeks

  • Thursday 1st September 2022

As Sitcom Geeks publishes its 200th episode, co-host Dave Cohen looks back on what has changed and what has stayed the same in the world of comedy writing over the last seven years.

Guess Who Writing

Fleshing out your characters: Part 2

  • Tuesday 30th August 2022

In the concluding half of our two-parter, some more tips on creating and writing great characters in your sitcom scripts.

Father Ted. Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Writing

Fleshing out your characters: Part 1

  • Wednesday 24th August 2022

In the first of a two-parter, we look at the importance of character in narrative comedy, how to write them well, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Picking a story style

  • Monday 15th August 2022

A great story is essential to a great script, but there are a lot of ways to tell your tale. Having the best structure and style is paramount.

Geoff Rowe Production

Using BSL signing at comedy performances

  • Friday 12th August 2022

Founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival, Geoff Rowe, reflects on recent discussions around BSL signing at comedy performances, and reflects on lessons he learned when trialling the same at his festival in the mid-1990s.

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5 ways to make storylining easier

  • Friday 5th August 2022

Properly storylining your script before you start writing is essential to completing your first draft successfully.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #41: Snub-Standard

  • Friday 5th August 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How to not do the Edinburgh Fringe.

Adele Cliff Performance

Tips for Edinburgh performers

  • Tuesday 2nd August 2022

There're loads of things that can make performing at the Edinburgh Festival for a month more stressful than it needs to be. Hopefully these tips from Adele Cliff can help you avoid some of them.

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5 more ways to make writing your sitcom easier

  • Saturday 30th July 2022

We have more tips on how to make the process of writing a sitcom easier for yourself. This time: research, learning from existing shows, keeping the scenes moving, and more.