Features Page 19

Writing

Punching up a comedy script

Sunday 18th June 2023

We look at the process of going through a script, livening up the dialogue, cutting and moving bits of action around, and generally improving and streamlining the episode.

Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Adam Tandy

Friday 16th June 2023

The video recording of our hour-long Q&A session with top comedy producer Adam Tandy. It's a deep dive into how television comedy is brought to the screen.

7 Minutes. Image shows left to right: Harry Carlile, Ricky Gervais, Jonathan Parramint

Harry Carlile & Jonathan Parramint on making BBC short 7 Minutes

Thursday 15th June 2023

Harry Carlile and Jonathan Parramint, the creators of BBC Comedy Short Films 2023's 7 Minutes, explain how the project came about, and what it was like to work with director Ricky Gervais.

Casting Directors Guild Awards 2023. Image shows left to right: Toheeb Jimoh, Rachel Sheridan. Credit: Scarlet Page

Performance

My Comedy Career: Rachel Sheridan

Wednesday 14th June 2023

Award-winning casting director Rachel Sheridan talks us through how she finds talent for shows such as Big Boys, In My Skin, Feel Good and Such Brave Girls.

Writing

As you work on your sitcom script, be it for television or radio, it will go through a number of drafts. We thought it might be helpful, therefore, to talk you through each stage of the drafting process.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #51: Cracking the WIP

Wednesday 7th June 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: It's time for comics to show us their workings.

Barmy Dale exhibition at Wirksworth Heritage Centre. Image shows left to right: Stuart Wheeldon, Martin Skellern

The business of creating Barmy Dale

Thursday 1st June 2023

Martin Skellern and Stuart Wheeldon, the writers and producers of audio sitcom Barmy Dale, talk about how they launched their project and built it up to the point it now features stars from shows including Hi-De-Hi!, 'Allo 'Allo!, Radio Active and Brush Strokes.

Louis Paxton on bringing Calamity James to the screen for the BBC

Wednesday 31st May 2023

Edinburgh-based writer and director Louis Paxton talks about bringing Calamity James, the first adaptation of a Beano character for adult audiences, to the screen as part of the BBC Comedy Short Films strand.

Jon Petrie's BBC Comedy Festival 2023 speech

Wednesday 24th May 2023

Here is the speech BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie has given to launch the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff.

How comedy creatives can use social media

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Social media can be useful for building your comedy career. You should at least consider it. Here's why...