Sketches
Sketches are one of the fundimental building blocks of scripted comedy.
Note: We also have a full tutorial on how to write great comedy sketches
Big Comedy Conference video: Satire & sketch
- Wednesday 7th February 2024
A video from last year's Big Comedy Conference, in which Bill Dare digs into the topics of short-form narrative (sketch) and satirical comedy with Sarah Campbell, Stuart Laws and Stevie Martin.
Back to basics: preparing a script
- Thursday 14th December 2023
How do you prepare a script? The answer is surprisingly simple.
The joy of sketch
- Tuesday 17th October 2023
In this piece, we discuss the importance of sketch writing, and the key elements of a good sketch.
Video: How to pick up radio writing credits
- Wednesday 27th September 2023
The video of a webinar in which writing for radio comedy shows such as Breaking The News and The Skewer is discussed in-depth.
Big Comedy Conference video: Open Door Shows
- Friday 23rd June 2023
The video recording of the Big Comedy Conference session in which Breaking The News series producer David Flynn, The Skewer creator Jon Holmes and DMs Are Open producer Rajiv Karia discuss how to submit material to their formats.
More tips for writing radio comedy
- Tuesday 8th November 2022
Radio can be a great place for new comedy writers to learn their craft and start building professional credits. Here's some more tips to help you make the most of the medium.
Gemma Arrowsmith: My top tips on writing for the radio
- Friday 23rd September 2022
Gemma Arrowsmith has been writing and script editing radio for quite a while now. Here are some thoughts and observations from her...
How to come up with funny ideas for sketches & scenes using "As if"
- Thursday 1st September 2022
Looking for a funny angle for a sketch or sitcom scene? Try an 'as if'...
Watch back the How To Write A Great Sketch webinar
- Friday 10th June 2022
BCG Pro facilitated a Zoom-based webinar on the topic of 'How To Write A Sketch'. Here's the video recording of that hour-long session.
How to be a great sitcom writer - one sketch at a time
- Wednesday 25th May 2022
Writer and tutor Dave Cohen makes a very compelling case for practicing short-form writing (sketches) in order to excel in longer-form narrative (sitcom). All the disciplines you need are right there...