Inside Track
The latest news and insight from the British comedy industry, with many exclusive features for BCG Pro members.
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Online new act competition launches
A new act competition is launching online. Run by Nodding Dog Comedy, the competition will see 60 acts compete for the title of New Online UK Comedian Of The Year and £500 prize money.
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Holly Walsh talks about making The Other One
Holly Walsh talks about co-writing and directing BBC comedy The Other One. She discusses how "character is everything".
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The Secret Reviewer #15: The Best-Laid Cunning Plans
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: why it's still worth launching a happening.
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Classic comedies lead lockdown viewing
UKTV has published details of its viewing figures under lockdown, with classic comedies the most watched programmes.
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Galton & Simpson Bursary: Who, what, how?
Dave Cohen provides a thorough run-down of the BBC's Galton & Simpson Bursary: its requisites, entry requirements, and more.
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Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni interview
Writers, producers and directors Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni make great comedy shows via their company Busby Productions. Here they talk to us about their new online show, how they create characters, and more.
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Joe Varley joins Studio71 as director of development
Joe Varley has joined production company Studio71 as their new director of development.
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My Comedy Career: Gemma Arrowsmith
Writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith discusses how being able to handle rejection is imperative if you want to work in comedy.
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Rupert Majendie joins Baby Cow as Head of Comedy Development
Producer Rupert Majendie is joining Baby Cow Productions as the company's new head of comedy development.
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How we created a cool short, then released it in a crisis
Roundheads And Cavaliers creators Kevin Mears and Chloe Thomas talk us through the unique challenges of making a short film, then releasing it during lockdown.
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Over the last decade and a half you're likely to have seen the name 'Christine Rose' appearing in the end credits of many TV comedy shows. Here we chat to the prolific gag writer to find out how she got started, and what it is like to be a joke writer in the world of TV entertainment.
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Sketch group Just These, Please have clocked up millions of views online for their video sketches. Let's find out more about how they do what they do...
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Harry Venning explains how he used to rip sitcoms apart in his job as a TV reviewer. However, when he brought Clare In The Community to Radio 4, he then realised what it was like to be on the other side of things.
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Stand-up comedian and TV and radio producer Ashley Blaker talks about the importance of backing yourself in whatever way you can. Plus, the greatest excuse he heard from a TV commissioning editor.
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C4 comedy chief outlines diversity challenge
Seeking underrepresented voices with less slots to play with is tricky, according to Fiona McDermott.
Robin Parker, Broadcast, 1st June 2020Funny Women Best Web Series Award
This year, much more emphasis is being placed on the video awards, with the Comedy Shorts and Best Web Series Awards taking a more prominent spot. In the absence of live events, the Best Show Award is being put on hiatus for 2020 and the Best Web Series Award will be moving up to take its place as the public voted award of the year.
Mariana Feijó, Funny Women, 1st June 2020Yesterday credits row shows trouble's never far away
Jack Barth's claim he did not receive credit he deserved shines light on movie industry machinations.
Lanre Bakare, The Guardian, 31st May 2020Barbara Nice offering free comedy course
Stand-up Barbara Nice is offering a free comedy course for carers and the over-50s in Birmingham.
Chortle, 27th May 2020Britons back offensive jokes
More than two-thirds of people think that comedians should be free to tell jokes, even if they cause offence. That's the result of a poll conducted for the newly-formed Campaign for Common Sense, set up to combat what it sees as too much political correctness in society.
Chortle, 25th May 2020Latest podcasts
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ComComPod: Episode 341 - Sindhu Vee (returns)
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ComComPod: Episode 340 - Pope Lonergan
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Sitcom Geeks: Episode 140 - Galton, Simpson and Pixar Returns
Last minute tips for ensuring you send your best work to the BBC Galton & Simpson bursary competition, news of more contests and fabulous prizes (Prizes!), and learn from the...
ComComPod: Episode 339 - Brett Goldstein
At last! Brett Goldstein (movie star, comedian, writer, super-fan of ComCom and perpetual invite-swerver) drops by for a 'NonComPod' that won't expose at all how crackers he is. Sadly Stu...