Quote: swerytd @ May 22 2009, 4:40 PM BSTIt's mentioned in this weeks Radio 7 newsletter:
"and finally
I have some good news for those of you who enjoy topical comedy. We have
commissioned a new sketch show which will be taking a fun look - and a few swipes -
at the latest news, views and issues of the day. It's a six-part series, and the
title is Newsjack.The host will be Miles Jupp, who will be joined by an excellent line-up of voices
provided by Jess Robinson (Dead Ringers, Headcases) Andi Osho (The Andi O-Show,
Tonightly) and Lewis McLeod (Bremner, Bird and Fortune, The Secret World).The producer is Tilusha Ghelani.
In the tradition of the long running Radio 4 comedy series, Weekending, we are
encouraging new writers to submit sketches for Newsjack.For any budding writers out there, we will be adding further information on our
website at a later date.The pilot episode of Newsjack will be broadcast on Thursday 4th June, and if you'd
like to come along to any of the recordings (the show is recorded on Wednesday
evenings at the Radio Theatre, Broadcasting House, London) you can also apply for
tickets via the BBC tickets website: http://shows.external.bbc.co.uk/help/shows/newsjackDan
Thanks for that Dan. Got my ticket for the 31st and am looking forward to getting inspired!