British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

My Comedy Career

An interview column, in which UK comedy professionals share insights and tips with BCG Pro readers.

Céin McGillicuddy

Céin McGillicuddy

  • Friday 13th June 2025

The writer/director of Top Coppers and Horrible Histories talks to BCG about his career, inflatable alligators and wearing olds ladies tights for 'work'.

Elf Lyons

Elf Lyons

  • Wednesday 21st May 2025

Performer Elf Lyons gives some really thoughtful and honest answers on topics such as being original in comedy and how to progress despite industry barriers.

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

  • Wednesday 14th May 2025

Car Share and Meet The Richardsons writer Tim Reid talks about the benefits of comedy writing courses and building up a constant source of potential material.

Pilgrimage: The Road Through the Alps. Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer

  • Wednesday 7th May 2025

Helen Lederer has been involved in comedy creation since the 1970s. We talk to her as she prepares to appear in the Fawlty Towers stage show.

Camille Ucan. Credit: Sarah Cresswell

Camille Ucan

  • Friday 25th April 2025

As she prepares to bring her debut play to the stage, we talk to actor and writer Camille Ucan.

The Pharmacy. Lola (Ola Labib)

Ola Labib

  • Tuesday 11th March 2025

As her sitcom pilot The Pharmacy is released by Channel 4, we talk to stand-up comedian, writer and actor Ola Labib.

Simon Mayhew-Archer

Simon Mayhew-Archer

  • Friday 14th February 2025

As sitcom Funboys arrives on screen, executive producer Simon Mayhew-Archer offers up some insight and advice.

Andrew McGibbon

Andrew McGibbon

  • Wednesday 12th February 2025

We talk to producer and writer Andrew McGibbon. His latest project is When Alan Met Ray, a Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on Galton & Simpson.

Sarah Mills

Sarah Mills

  • Tuesday 26th November 2024

With her Bad Bod Squad series currently on Radio 4, we ask Sarah Mills how she organises her work.

Sarah Kempton

Sarah Kempton

  • Tuesday 10th September 2024

Sarah Kempton, one of the co-creatives and actors in CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, talks about how she got started in comedy, and what key skills you need to be an improv player.