BCG Pro Newsletter: 27th June 2025

Friday 27th June 2025

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Learning by doing: MA Comedy Writer-Performer at UAL
My Comedy Career: Michael Fenton Stevens
The actor talks about the skills you'll need to establish a career as a comedy performer.
The making of Rocks Under Tide, part 2
Making Rocks Under Tide, part 2
Brad Holcombe talks us through shooting and editing his short film.
The Comedy Doctor on pages one and two
The Comedy Doctor on pages one and two
Must-read advice for a member who wants to make sure their script stands out.
Alexander Owen and Ben Ashenden on scripting Deep Cover
Scripting Deep Cover
Alexander Owen and Ben Ashenden discuss the writing process behind their new comedy film.
Opening your set
Opening your set
Advice on opening your stand-up set. Getting it right is pretty crucial!
Sal Fulcher wins Sitcom Mission 2025
Sitcom Mission winner
Congratulations Sal Fulcher, who won this year's competition with Therapists.

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Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2025
Short Com TV Sitcom Competition
The late entry deadline for this competition is 20th July.
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
Spirits is the topic this time. What does that mean to you? Jokes on the soul, mood, alcoholic drinks and more welcomed.
BCG Pro Talent Awards: Writing
BCG Pro Talent Awards: Writing
There's just one month left to enter our annual sketch-writing competition.
BCG Pro Manchester meet-up
BCG Pro Manchester meet-up
In Manchester on the afternoon of Saturday 12th July? See you in the pub!
Breaking The News
Breaking The News
BBC Scotland's topical panel show is currently on air and looking for topical gags.
BCG One To Watch
BCG One To Watch
We're looking for great new stand-ups to champion. Submit a short clip of your performance that we could share to thousands.

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From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

Gemma Arrowsmith: Everything I know about writing, I learned from sketch comedy
Learning from sketch comedy
Gemma Arrowsmith explains why every comedy writer should hone their sketch skills.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Michelle Farr-Scott
BCG Pro Sessions: Michelle Farr-Scott
Topics in this video interview include the best way to approach a producer with a project.

"I think a lot of comics forget that you can have a theme but that it shouldn't replace the jokes" - Sarah Millican

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