BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2024 finalists

Congratulations to Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Samantha Day, Chris East, Eva & Hudson and Katy Swainston who have been selected to appear in our live final next month. Also to Gaj San, who is the winner in the Starter category.

Latest features

Back to basics: Feasibility

In a new series of columns on the basics of narrative comedy writing, we look at the topic of feasibility.

There's a plot afoot

The plots in your sitcom scripts are worth spending time on.

"Has it been done before?"

We consider the question that troubles every writer of a sitcom pilot.

Manchester and London meet-ups

Fancy a festive drink? We've love to see you in Manchester on Tuesday 3rd and London on Wednesday 4th.

Opportunities

New Voice Awards 2025

The TV Foundation is calling for writers, presenters and directors to enter its awards.

BBC Studios Staff Writers

Apply for a six month contract as a staff writer for the radio/audio arm of BBC Studios.

Lounges.tv: Best Stand-Up

A video-based competition which features a prize package that includes a management contract.

Loaded LAFTA Awards

The stand-up competition from the 2000s returns. The final will be in Edinburgh in August.

Gag-a-Week

Our joke competition is a great writing challenge and - if you win - a good line for your CV. Current topic: Feet.

Take part

From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

Martin Trenaman video

The actor and writer offers sitcom and panel show writing advice.

Writing for the radio

Gemma Arrowsmith has tips on writing audio comedy.

"People seem to think you have to do crowdwork clips. There's no right way, there's no wrong way. It's a new medium." - Vittorio Angelone, talking about promoting stand-up on social media.

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