Happy Campers: Short Film night - Opportunities - BCG Pro This comedy film night, due to take place in London in August, is looking for submissions.

Comedy film night Happy Campers, due to take place in London in August, is looking for submissions.

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BCG Pro Gag-a-Week competition results A list of top performers in the BCG Pro Gag-a-Week competition.

Congratulations to Stuart Cooke, Crispin Fisher and Carl Reed. They managed to get over 50 points in the last Gag-a-Week competition window.

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It's the start of a fresh window this week, so give us a wine-based joke to pick up some points.

Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2026 - Opportunities - BCG Pro A competition for sitcom scripts.

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.

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FOC Fest: Live and Direct panel event - Opportunities - BCG Pro A free panel session about performing comedy, organised by Femmes of Colour. It takes place at Soho Theatre on Saturday 18th April, 4:30pm-5:30pm.

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.

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FOC Fest: Flipping the Script panel event - Opportunities - BCG Pro A free panel session about scripted comedy, organised by Femmes of Colour. It takes place at Soho Theatre on Saturday 18th April, 6-7pm.

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.

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The Skewer - Opportunities - BCG Pro Radio 4 sketch show The Skewer is open for contributions for Series 16.

The Skewer returns to Radio 4 on 22nd April. You can pitch ideas for the episodes from next weekend.

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A survey has been launched to gather data about issues facing LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians.

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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.

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The BBC Comedy Collective - Opportunities - BCG Pro The BBC Comedy Collective is a bursary scheme offering 10 places to up-and-coming writers, producers, directors and editors who are looking to develop their careers in scripted comedy.

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.

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Angela Channell and Adrian Gray selected for BBC Studios writer scheme - BCG Pro Angela Channell and Adrian Gray are the writers who have been selected for the 2026 BBC Studios bursary placements.

Angela Channell and Adrian Gray are the writers who have been selected for the 2026 BBC Studios bursary placements.

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

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Female Pilot Club Festival - Opportunities - BCG Pro Female Pilot Club are looking for short films and narrative scripts for the competition linked to their July festival.

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.

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BBC Comedy Collective 2026 opens for applications on 8th April - BCG Pro The BBC Comedy Collective, the bursary and mentoring scheme for mid-level comedy creatives, opens for applications on Wednesday 8th April 2026.

The BBC Comedy Collective, the bursary and mentoring scheme for mid-level comedy creatives, opens for applications on Wednesday 8th April.

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We're interviewing Nev Fountain soon, the lead writer on Dead Ringers. If you've any questions for him, pop them in the form here: www.comedy.co.uk/pro/sessions/

Chaff Short Story Prize - Opportunities - BCG Pro Alternative comedy magazine Chaff have opened submissions for their first short story prize.

Alternative comedy magazine Chaff have opened submissions for their first short story prize. 500-1000 words by 30th April.

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