Our writing awards deadline is Wednesday

We're thrilled that writer and performer Jessica Ransom has joined Claire Wetton and Michael Spicer on the judging panel for our annual writing awards. Have you entered yet? The deadline to submit is Wednesday night.

Latest features

Gag-a-Week advice

Advice for Gag-a-Week entrants (and gag writers in general).

Gagging up

Gagging up your - or other people's - scripts.

Why this, why now?

Pro member Mike Cooper explains how he tackles new projects.

Formatting dialogue

How to correctly format dialogue in your scripts.

The Comedy Doctor on first gigs

Advice to a member who is nervous about their first stand-up gig.

Alice Etches wins David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2024 competition

Alice Etches wins David Nobbs competition

Alice Etches has won the David Nobbs Memorial Trust writing competition.

Performing at the Edinburgh Festival?

If you're a BCG Pro member you can enhance your BCG Fringe listing for free. Head to the website to find out more.

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Opportunities

Brown Sauce Comedy Lab

A free one-day workshop for comedians from a South Asian background.

BCG Pro Session on Thursday

Comedy producer Michelle Farr-Scott will be on Zoom on Thursday (8pm to 9pm), to answer your questions.

BCG Pro London meet-up

Our next meet-up in London will be on 4th September.

Expectation: 10-Page Call Out

This big opportunity to have your TV comedy script seen is currently open.

Edinburgh Fringe meet-ups

Join us on the 5th and/or 19th August at our free festival events.

Events

From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

"Send me some ideas..."

You've had a meeting with a producer. Now what?

How to write a great joke

What makes a good gag? Let's take a look.

"When you do get work - anything from a small gig to nice comment from someone who has seen your video - enjoy it, treasure it. Don't dismiss the small things." - Anna Morris

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