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Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions Writing

3 things to remember when writing radio comedy

  • Tuesday 28th November 2023

It's often said that radio is a "writer's medium". Here are 3 things to consider when giving it a go.

David Ian

My Comedy Career: 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.

BCG Pro Talent Awards: Performance News

BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2023 finalists

  • Friday 24th November 2023

Omar Ibrahim, Kit Loyd, Low Effort Sketches, Jane Postlethwaite and Maxine Wade are the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2023 finalists. Ollie Fox has been named as the Starter winner.

Alphabet Writing

The Alphabet Exercise

  • Friday 24th November 2023

Introducing a neat exercise to help you generate ideas, and solve problems with your sketches and scripts.

Cartoon image of a plumber holding a spanner and plunger Writing

Clearing the blockage

  • Thursday 23rd November 2023

Writer's block is a perennial problem, and we often get asked about it. Here're some thoughts...

Pig Writing

Losing the plot

  • Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Here are 3 elements to consider when plotting your sitcom.

Archery

Setting targets

  • Tuesday 21st November 2023

We discuss the importance of setting yourself targets.

Laughing smilies Writing

How to write a great joke

  • Monday 20th November 2023

What makes a good gag? Let's take a look.

BBC Studios News

BBC Studios advertises 2024 comedy writer roles

  • Friday 17th November 2023

BBC Studios is advertising its 2024 staff comedy writer roles. The deadline to apply for the 12 month contract is 1st December 2023.

Things I've learned from speaking to comedians on 'Making Creativity Pay'

  • Friday 17th November 2023

Making Creativity Pay podcast host Dan Barnett shares what he's learnt in the process of talking to comedians about how they try and make a living from their art.