British Comedy Guide

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Monty Python group. Image shows from L to R: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle Writing

Three's A Crowd: writing in a group

  • Thursday 24th August 2023

We've spoken in depth about writing as part of a duo, but what if your creative collaboration is in a larger pool?

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Sarah Asante, Julia McKenzie, Adnan Ahmed, Tanya Qureshi Production

Big Comedy Conference video: Commissioners

  • Friday 18th August 2023

The video recording of the Big Comedy Conference session in which the top executives in broadcast comedy sat down to talk about today's industry.

Picture of two people meeting

Pitching your TV comedy

  • Wednesday 16th August 2023

Pitching to producers in meetings is a trend that has grown in British television recently. Here are some useful elements to bear in mind when you are invited to such meetings.

Image shows from L to R: Alan Simpson, Ray Galton. Copyright: Getty Images / Tony Evans Writing

Two's Company: writing as a pair

  • Wednesday 9th August 2023

Many writers end up working with another person at some point in their career. Here we talk about some of the issues and decisions you're likely to face when doing so.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena Robinson (Adjani Salmon)

Crafting Dreaming Whilst Black

  • Friday 4th August 2023

Co-creator, writer, star and producer Adjani Salmon talks to BCG Pro about the making of his 2016 web series, Dreaming Whilst Black, and its journey through pilot to fully-fledged BBC Three comedy in 2023.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #53: August and Everything After

  • Tuesday 1st August 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.

Radio Writing

Audio comedy tips

  • Monday 31st July 2023

We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy

It will get worse (and that is good)

  • Friday 28th July 2023

US comic Chloe Radcliffe provides a healthy dose of the reality of a career in comedy: ups, downs, and putting them into perspective for your long term benefit and mental health.

Lucas O'Neil Performance

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

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