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Five hands Writing

Treatments and pitches, part 1: the five key questions

  • Tuesday 5th March 2024

In the first instalment of a new two part feature, Micheál Jacob explains how to write effective pitches and treatments.

Image shows left to right: Jason Donovan, Ed Bye Production

Ed Bye on directing, part 2

  • Monday 4th March 2024

In the second part of our interview, legendary director Ed Bye explains what a week in production looks like and describes his working process.

Creative Writing 2.1 Writing

5 quick tips to get your writing back on track

  • Friday 1st March 2024

Here are five useful comedy writing wrinkles to help with your scripts.

Carry On Cowboy. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions Writing

Freelance comedy writing: A gun for hire

  • Thursday 29th February 2024

We discuss the reality of life as a freelance comedy writer.

Fliss Williams Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Fliss Williams

  • Wednesday 28th February 2024

Watch back the Zoom session we conducted with line producer Fliss Williams. She went in-depth on topics related to TV comedy production and the current industry landscape.

Best In Class 2024 workshop Writing

My day at the Best In Class TV writing workshop

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024

Amanda Hursy, one of the comedians taking part in the Best In Class writing workshop, has written up this account of the day.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on social media

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about social media.

Ed Bye Production

Ed Bye on directing, part 1

  • Monday 26th February 2024

The legendary director talks to us about making comedy.

Three pens Writing

Three comedy writing competitions to enter - now

  • Friday 23rd February 2024

Dave Cohen runs down the three comedy writing competitions that require your attention now. You have 20 days to write 10 pages.

Casting Directors' Guild Awards 2024. Image shows left to right: Heather Basten, Adjani Salmon. Credit: Spotlight News

Heather Basten wins Best Casting in a TV Comedy Series award

  • Thursday 22nd February 2024

Heather Basten has won the trophy for Best Casting in a TV Comedy Series at the Casting Directors' Guild Awards, for her work on Dreaming Whilst Black.