Quote of the Day, from James Cary

Quote of the Day, from Angela Barnes

Quote of the Day, from Simon Blackwell (The Thick Of It, Veep, Back, Paddington 4)

Our next BCG Pro Sessions video interview will be with writer-performer Verona Rose (Horrible Histories, Gobby Girls, Fully Blown, etc). You can submit a question here: www.comedy.co.uk/pro/sessions/

4pm today... a free Zoom webinar on the topic of Edinburgh Fringe reviews. Lots will be revealed: the best room to be in, the most generous critics, the overall averages, etc. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Quote of the Day, from Michael Fenton Stevens

Production company group Banijay are once again advertising paid intern positions in their development department. 18 weeks long, starting in February 2027. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Quote of the Day, from Camille Ucan

Jon Petrie, the BBC's Director of Comedy, has confirmed that he is leaving the BBC to join Hat Trick Productions as creative director. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/875...

Quote of the Day, from Dan Tiernan, on the topic of entering the BBC New Comedy Awards. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/875...

Quote of the Day, from Adam Riches

Quote of the Day from Julia Davis

The BBC New Comedy Awards 2026 is open for entries, with the deadline to submit a video being 5th July. Amy Gledhill will be head judge this time. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/875...

Quote of the Day, from Sean Lock

NEW | My Comedy Career interview in which Esyllt Sears talks eloquently about the need to juggle multiple jobs to be able to work in the arts. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/features...

Quote of the Day from Steve Coogan.

Quote of the Day, from Rob Brydon.

We're co-organising a free mixer for writers and performers in Brighton this Saturday. If you're at the festival, join us! www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

NEW | "It's a very hard as landscape is constantly changing." My Comedy Career interview with stand-up Paul Tonkinson: www.comedy.co.uk/pro/features...

Quote of the Day from The Liver Birds, Bread and Butterflies writer Carla Lane.

Quote of the Day from Miranda Hart.

Quote of the Day from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Quote of the Day from Gina Yashere.

Thinking of entering the Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2026? BCG Pro members can access a discount code via our Opportunities page. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Near London this Saturday? It's not too late to register to attend our free 2pm-4pm meet-up, which includes a Q&A with Finding Your Comic Genius author Adam Bloom. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Quote of the Day from Pete Firman.

"The case for comedy is stronger than it is often given credit for". Read the speech BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie has just given in Liverpool: www.comedy.co.uk/pro/features...

Quote of the Day, from Jenny Eclair.

We're thrilled to reveal that Finding Your Comic Genius author Adam Bloom will be our Q&A guest at our London event this Saturday afternoon. BCG Pro members can sign up for free here: www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

The Reviews' Review is a free Zoom webinar, on Wednesday 3rd June at 4pm, providing data in relation to Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews. e.g. Want to know which which publication is the most likely to review certain comedians? www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Quote of the Day from League Of Gentlemen star Mark Gatiss

We're holding a meet-up for comedy writers and performers in Brighton on Saturday 23rd May, from 1pm. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Quote of the Day from Isy Suttie.

Quote of the Day from comedian, writer and content creator Bilal Zafar

Quote of the Day from Open All Hours, Keeping Up Appearances and Last Of The Summer Wine writer Roy Clarke.

Our annual sketch writing award is now open for entries. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/awards/w...

A Space for Laughs, a stand-up competition that aims to find a host for Isle of Dogs venue The Space's new monthly open-mic night, has launched. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Magners has launched a competition in which a comic will win a run in one of Underbelly's Edinburgh Fringe rooms this August, with travel and accommodation paid for. Heats in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, London. Deadline to apply: 29th May. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/871...

Comedy film night Happy Campers, due to take place in London in August, is looking for submissions. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Congratulations to Stuart Cooke, Crispin Fisher and Carl Reed. They managed to get over 50 points in the last Gag-a-Week competition window. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun... It's the start of a fresh window this week, so give us a wine-based joke to pick up some points.

The Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition is back for a 7th year. Early bird entry (£15) closes 10th May. Final deadline (£25) is 19th July. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

At London's Soho Theatre this Saturday, 4:30pm-5:30pm as part of Femmes of Colour Festival: a free panel session on the topic of navigating the live comedy scene. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Flipping the Script - a free panel session about scripted comedy, organised by Femmes of Colour - takes place at Soho Theatre on Saturday (18th April), 6-7pm. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

The Skewer returns to Radio 4 on 22nd April. You can pitch ideas for the episodes from next weekend. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

A survey has been launched to gather data about issues facing LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/870...

If you're heading to the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool (13-14 May), tickets are now available for sessions involving Diane Morgan, Sue Johnston, Holly Walsh, Larry Rickard, Black Ops, Lee Mack, Alison Steadman and Michael Palin. royalcourtliverpool.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

The BBC Comedy Collective bursary scheme is now open for entries. It offers £5,000, plus shadowing and mentoring opportunities for comedy writers, producers, directors and editors. Deadline: 6th May. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...

Angela Channell and Adrian Gray are the writers who have been selected for the 2026 BBC Studios bursary placements. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/news/870...

This edition of our newsletter features news of the 2026 BBC comedy bursaries, our script seeking opportunity, a short story writing contest, and more. cdn.comedy.co.uk/newsletters/...

As part of Female Pilot Club Festival there is a competition for short films and comedy pilot scripts. Submit by 15th April. Pro members get £10 off entry fees. www.comedy.co.uk/pro/opportun...