British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Feature topics

Browse our articles, videos and podcasts with timeless advice in them, by topic...

Ladder

Career advice

Looking to move up the comedy career ladder? You'll find these articles helpful.

Writing

Comedy writing

This is our section housing general advice about comedy writing.

Laughing smilies

Jokes / gags

Jokes should be at the heart of most comedy projects. Don't forget to gag!

Microphone

Live comedy

Most live comedy is stand-up comedy. The biggest stars make millions. You'll need to start to build skills via the open mic circuit first though.

Kate & Koji studio

Sitcom

Writing sitcom is hard to master... there's lots to think about and learn! Hopefully these articles will help you hone your situations and characters.

Behind-the-scenes on Horrible Histories

Sketches

Sketches are one of the fundimental building blocks of scripted comedy.

Columns

Magnifying Glass

My Comedy Career

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

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor

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

The House logo. Credit: BCG

The House

An original audio sitcom by BCG Pro members.

The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer

A professional comedy pundit, writing undercover for BCG Pro, talks frankly about the industry.

Sections

Comment

Comment

Discussion and opinion about comedy and the industry.

Detective

Long reads

In-depth articles going deep into topics related to comedy creation.