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Leroy Brito

BCG Pro Sessions video: Leroy Brito

  • Friday 18th April 2025

In this video interview, we talk to stand-up comedian, writer, actor and presenter Leroy Brito about the process of building a career in comedy.

Image shows left to right: Micheál Jacob, Zoe Iqbal, Tim Dawson, Joseph Stacey, Eloise Whitmore, Ilaria Passeri Writing

Recording The House

  • Thursday 17th April 2025

The first episode of our original sitcom, The House, is now in the can. Here, co-creator and producer Micheál Jacob talks through the recording process.

Marie Goulbourne News

Best In Class launches Marie Goulbourne Award

  • Wednesday 16th April 2025

Best in Class have announced a new award in memory of stand-up Marie Goulbourne. The Marie Goulbourne Award, which aims to help a comedian attend the Edinburgh Festival, is open to comedians of any experience level who are working class, queer and northern.

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #72: Careful what you wish for

  • Wednesday 16th April 2025

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we beware of big stages?

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Writing

The Comedy Doctor on mentioning brands

  • Tuesday 15th April 2025

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member worried about referring to brand names in a script.

Fawlty Towers. Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC Writing

Character study: Basil Fawlty

  • Monday 14th April 2025

In this new series of pieces, we take a look at popular British comedy characters, analysing how they work and what makes them funny. First up, "Basil!".

Comedy Women In Print Prize News

Comedy Women In Print Prize adds self-published category

  • Monday 14th April 2025

Entry is now open for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2025, with a new self-published category added.

Image shows left to right: Eve Delaney, Ruth Huskisson News

Eve Delaney and Ruth Huskisson are BBC Studios' 2025 staff writers

  • Friday 11th April 2025

BBC Studios has announced that Eve Delaney and Ruth Huskisson are the comedy writers selected for its 2025 staff writing contracts.

Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios Writing

Writing for Breaking The News: 5 quick tips

  • Thursday 10th April 2025

Writing for Breaking The News? Whether you've sold a joke recently or not, here are 5 quick tips to consider as this series enters the home straight.

Dutch Barn Vodka Spirit of Comedy News

Dutch Barn Vodka launches The Spirit Of Comedy competition

  • Wednesday 9th April 2025

Dutch Barn Vodka, the drink brand co-owned by Ricky Gervais, has launched The Spirit of Comedy, a stand-up competition. The prize includes £5,000 and a chance to open for Gervais at Wembley Arena in October.