British Comedy Guide

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5 ways to make writing your sitcom easier

  • Thursday 23rd June 2022

Writing situation comedy is hard. There are, happily, plenty of things you can do to make writing your sitcom easier, giving yourself the best chance of successfully completing a solid first draft.

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Writing with a writer-performer

  • Tuesday 14th June 2022

As a writer, it can be useful to team with a writer-performer to both secure an outlet for your work and develop: but various diplomatic and practical concerns must also be considered.

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Watch back the How To Write A Great Sketch webinar

  • Friday 10th June 2022

BCG Pro facilitated a Zoom-based webinar on the topic of 'How To Write A Sketch'. Here's the video recording of that hour-long session.

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Comedy writing: Finding your voice

  • Tuesday 7th June 2022

"Finding your voice" is an important part of becoming a more confident writer. Here are some things you can do to help you unearth the authentic, original comedy writer within.

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The Secret Reviewer #39: Hackwatch

  • Wednesday 1st June 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: From TV genius to stand-up hack: it's a regrettable transition.

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Prepping the perfect one pager

  • Friday 27th May 2022

What exactly does a producer mean by "a page", and how do you prepare a document that meets their expectations?

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How to be a great sitcom writer - one sketch at a time

  • Wednesday 25th May 2022

Writer and tutor Dave Cohen makes a very compelling case for practicing short-form writing (sketches) in order to excel in longer-form narrative (sitcom). All the disciplines you need are right there...

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Comedy writing: Keeping going

  • Friday 20th May 2022

Writing professionally is as much a test of endurance as it is of skill. Here are some things to bear in mind when it gets difficult, and you need some help and encouragement.

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Goals

  • Wednesday 18th May 2022

Goals goals goals. All writers need something to aim for, but self-motivation in particular can be a strain. Here we look at setting and achieving goals in the creation of comedy.

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DMs Are Open interview with producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia

  • Monday 16th May 2022

DMs Are Open, the new BBC Radio show which the public are invited to submit to, is now open for submissions. BCG Pro talked to producers Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia to find out more about what they're hoping to see in their inbox.