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Write for BBC Scotland's topical panel show. comedy.co.uk/pro/opportuniti…
Quote of the Day, from Des Clarke
ALT Stand-up is one of those things that never becomes completely comfortable, and that's actually a good thing. If it ever felt easy, it probably wouldn't be as exciting...
Our next central London event - featuring networking and a Q&A with special guest Luke Rollason - is on Saturday 31st October, 2pm - 4pm. comedy.co.uk/pro/opportuniti…
NEW | In the second part of our in-depth interview, Paul Kerensa discusses outlining, life as a professional comedy writer, and a joke he loves. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/pa…
Quote of the Day, from Omid Djalili
ALT Comedians by and large wish to only either entertain, inform or elevate. Doing all three is a challenge but it's a good test to set yourself - such noble intentions will always yield good and juicy fruits.
Good morning! Holly Hudson has been announced as the winner of the 2026 BCG Pro Talent Awards for Writing, with Ana Basu and Emily Whittingham the runners-up. comedy.co.uk/pro/news/8873/h…
Quote of the Day, from Phil Wang
ALT Don’t apologise and always adhere to your own standards of taste and judgement with as much honesty as you can.
ICYMI | In the first part of an in-depth interview, we talk to experienced comedy writer and comedian Paul Kerensa about the writing process, television versus radio, and one-liners. Oh, and Paul shares with us his "formula for comedy". comedy.co.uk/pro/features/pa…
NEW | Pro member Agatha Chapman-Poole was terrified of writers' rooms. Then she joined one.
comedy.co.uk/pro/features/ag…
In Scotland? Looking to launch a podcast? A competition offering £3k package to help you do so is launching next month. There's a launch event in Glasgow on Tuesday 3rd November:
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ICYMI | Writer, script consultant and BCG Pro editor Tim Dawson offers writing hints and tips, industry analysis, and advice on becoming a comedy writer. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/no…
Good morning! One To Watch is our initiative to spotlight stand-up comedians. comedy.co.uk/pro/opportuniti…
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Writer? Performer? Take a look at our latest @BCGPro newsletter via this link. We send an email every Friday - it's free to sign up.
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ALT I felt funny until I started doing stand-up comedy. Trying to monetise my humour was so humiliating.
NEW | In August, the Edinburgh TV Festival ran a series of panel discussions under the title Funny Business. The sessions aimed to unpack what's working, what's changing and what comes next for TV comedy. Here are recordings of those four hours:
comedy.co.uk/pro/features/tv…
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Ever fancied writing gags? I got my first writing credit on this show (beyond exciting), the writers and production team are super supportive and fabulous, and it’s fun with a capital eff 😁 Give it a go, you’ve nowt to lose!
Write for Breaking The News, BBC Scotland's topical panel show. Many of our members secured their first professional credits here. comedy.co.uk/pro/opportuniti…
ICYMI | Editor Sandip Mahal explains how to go viral with your sketches. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/34…
Congratulations to Holly Hudson, who has won the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Writing 2026, and to runners-up Ana Basu and Emily Whittingham.
comedy.co.uk/pro/news/8873/h…
Good morning! In the first part of an in-depth interview, we talk to experienced comedy writer and comedian Paul Kerensa about the writing process, television versus radio, and one-liners. comedy.co.uk/pro/features/pa…
The BCG Pro Performance Award runs from August to October each year. 2026 is the 7th year of the contest. comedy.co.uk/pro/awards/perf…
