BCG Pro Newsletter: 4th July 2025

Friday 4th July 2025

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BCG Pro Writing Award judge: Peter Tellouche

BCG Pro Writing Award: One month to go

The second of our three judges this year is Peter Tellouche, writer for both radio and television, and recipient of 2024's highly sought-after BBC Contract Writer Bursary.

Latest features

A is for... Authenticity
A is for... Authenticity
Authenticity is crucial for up-and-coming writers and comedians, as we explore.
Quickies
Quickies
We all enjoy quickies, so let's take a closer look.
My Comedy Career: Gareth Gwynn
My Comedy Career: Gareth Gwynn
You'll have seen or heard Gareth Gwynn's name at the end of many comedies. He shares fascinating insight into his various roles.
Satisfying narrative structure
Satisfying narrative structure
How do you create a satisfying narrative in your scripts? Dive in to our advice.

Performing in Edinburgh?

If you're a BCG Pro member you can enhance your Fringe listing on BCG for free.

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Opportunities

BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
Mechanics is the topic for this week. You have until Sunday night to submit your quips.
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year
The prestigious annual competition for new live acts is now open for entries.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh meet-ups
We'll be holding two meet-ups during this year's festival: Monday 4th & Tuesday 19th August.
Breaking The News
Breaking The News
BBC Scotland's topical panel show is currently on air and looking for jokes.
BCG One To Watch
BCG One To Watch
We're looking for great stand-up talent to showcase each month in this new competition. Enter now!
Online Comedy Writing Masterclass from former executive producer at BBC Comedy
Online Writing Masterclass
We're hosting a one-hour comedy writing masterclass with producer Simon Nicholls. Join Zoom on Monday 21st July at 6:30pm.

How to format a script

Scripts are at the heart of most comedy: dive into our exclusive tutorial on how to format them properly.

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From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

3 ways to make your first page pop
3 ways to make your first page pop
Getting the first page of your script right is crucial. Here are some tips.
The importance of story
The importance of story
We consider the role storytelling plays in your sitcom.

"The best advice for a performer? It's probably meant more for people in middle management than showbiz, but it's 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail'." - Jenny Eclair

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