BCG Pro Newsletter: 28th March 2025

Friday 28th March 2025

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BBC New Comedy Awards 2025 open for entries

BBC New Comedy Awards 2025 open for entries

The BBC New Comedy Awards, now in their 30th year, are open for 2025 entries. The deadline to submit a video is Sunday 25th May.

Latest features

How to copyright your script
How to copyright your script
New writers often worry about copyright. Should they? We take a look.
How long until I'm paid for my work?
How long until I'm paid for my work?
You've signed a contract, but you still haven't been paid...

Comparison is the thief of creative joy

Comedy is a difficult industry to succeed in. Tom Short explains how to avoid destructive comparisons.

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Opportunities

BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
Astronomy is this week's topic. Look to the sky for inspiration?
The Skewer
The Skewer
Radio 4 sketch show The Skewer returns for Series 13 on 16th April.
BCG Pro Manchester monthly meet-up
Manchester meet-up
We're meeting in Manchester on 1st April - a day nicely linked with comedy.
How to get funding for a live show: online workshop
How to get funding for a live show
A free online workshop explaining how to get your live comedy show funded. 22nd / 23rd April.

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From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

A big event
A big event
Kicking off with a big, dramatic event is an effective way to hook a script reader.
The three day rule
The three day rule
Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.

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