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Ariane Sherine Writing

My Comedy Career: Ariane Sherine

  • Saturday 19th June 2021

Ariane Sherine shares with us what she has learnt whilst working as a writer and podcaster. Her honest answers are very interesting to read.

Image shows from L to R: Ed Amsden, Tom Coles Writing

The Value of Networking?

  • Monday 14th June 2021

Writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles discuss how accurate the adage "it's not what you know, it's who you know" is, when it comes to comedy writing work.

Sorry, I Didn't Know. Copyright: Triforce Productions Writing

Join the writers' room for ITV panel show 'Sorry, I Didn't Know'

  • Thursday 10th June 2021

TriForce Productions are looking for two new writers to join the writers' room on ITV panel show Sorry, I Didn't Know. All new writers are eligible to apply.

Lily Williams Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Lily Williams

  • Tuesday 8th June 2021

This video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions chat with top agent Lily Williams comprehensively discusses the topic of how to get an agent. There's also lots of insight into just what an agent does, how writers can pick up work, and more.

Writers' Guild of Great Britain Writing

Writers' Guild Awards open for entries

  • Tuesday 8th June 2021

The entry form for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2021 is now available. There are 14 categories, including one for Best Online Comedy.

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

Sketch Writing: Top Tips for Your Final Punchline

  • Monday 7th June 2021

We break down some top tips on how to produce the perfect punchline to a comedy sketch.

John-Luke Roberts Performance

My Comedy Career: John-Luke Roberts

  • Friday 4th June 2021

Comedian John-Luke Roberts - the man behind the Sound Heap podcast - talks about the importance of patience, overcoming disappointment and sticking to your guns.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #27: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

  • Thursday 3rd June 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Trawling the depths of comedy's dark side.

DAFTAS 2021. Johan Ostereng Production

DAFTAS 2021 winners announced

  • Tuesday 1st June 2021

The winners of the 2021 DAFTAS Awards have been revealed. The competition sees creative teams filming spoofs of BAFTA-nominated movies.

Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stuart Goldsmith Production

Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Stuart Goldsmith's podcasting tips

  • Friday 28th May 2021

Stand-up comedians and podcast hosts Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Stuart Goldsmith talk in this hour-long video about growing your podcast audience, how to be a good presenter, monetisation, and more.