British Comedy Guide

The Comedy Doctor

Got a question about comedy writing, performing or production? The Comedy Doctor answers questions.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Meetings

  • Monday 25th March 2024

A member wonders whether they should meet a producer in person or on Zoom.

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Comfort zones

  • Thursday 21st March 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member struggling to write characters from varied backgrounds.

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Group dynamics

  • Monday 11th March 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about managing comedy troupes.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Social media

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about social media.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Writing partnerships

  • Monday 19th February 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who is writing a script with a friend.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Producers

  • Thursday 8th February 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who doesn't like the work of the producer they've been placed with.

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Actors

  • Friday 19th January 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question about actors.

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Legal issues

  • Monday 8th January 2024

The Comedy Doctor answers a question about taking characters and situations from real life.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Agents

  • Wednesday 3rd January 2024

In the first Comedy Doctor column of the new year, our resident physician of funny answers a member's question on agents.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

Rejection

  • Friday 22nd December 2023

The Comedy Doctor answers a member's question about rejection.