Quote: Kasm @ October 2 2009, 3:18 PM BSTFunnily enough, I threw my sketches into a void and got an automated response.
It's best to avoid a void.
Recorded For Training Purposes submissions for S4 Page 6
Do we know if R4 consider 'arse' a swear word?
Quote: Marooned @ October 2 2009, 7:24 PM BSTDo we know if R4 consider 'arse' a swear word?
They did a whole sketch last series based on the word "arsehole". They must have said it at least a dozen times in a minute.
Quote: Kevin Murphy @ October 2 2009, 7:37 PM BSTThey did a whole sketch last series based on the word "arsehole". They must have said it at least a dozen times in a minute.
I'm just a bit wary because in the brief it tells you not to swear. 
Quote: Marooned @ October 2 2009, 7:46 PM BSTI'm just a bit wary because in the brief it tells you not to swear.
I assumed they meant "f**k". Pre-watershed-level swearing was commonplace in the last series.
Quote: Kevin Murphy @ October 2 2009, 8:14 PM BSTI assumed they meant "f**k". Pre-watershed-level swearing was commonplace in the last series.
I can remember hearing 'arse' on Radio 1 about lunchtime when I was younger, it was a really big deal.
Now then people.
Well there are a couple of 'arse's in one of my sketches but I'm sure they'll be willing to overlook the odd 'naughty' word here and there. And if they're not, well then they're c**ts, aren't they.
I feel sorry for anyone who forgot about this opportunity until now because I had a whole month to come up with two decent sketches, and God knows I needed it! It's like pulling teeth sometimes, this writing business.
Anyway, good luck to all!
Anyone know when the series is actually going out?
I didn't bother in the end.
Quote: Speckled Jim @ October 2 2009, 9:55 PM BSTNow then people.
Well there are a couple of 'arse's in one of my sketches but I'm sure they'll be willing to overlook the odd 'naughty' word here and there. And if they're not, well then they're c**ts, aren't they.
I feel sorry for anyone who forgot about this opportunity until now because I had a whole month to come up with two decent sketches, and God knows I needed it! It's like pulling teeth sometimes, this writing business.
Anyway, good luck to all!
Anyone know when the series is actually going out?
Say that to them and you're golden!
So, just sent mine. A whole hour and 8 mins before deadline! I'm getting better at this brinkmanship business.
My blasted e-mail was down for ages last night. Consequently my submissions were 6 minutes after deadline. 
Oh well, they might still let them through - then they can reject them.
Quote: Speckled Jim @ October 2 2009, 9:55 PM BSTAnyway, good luck to all!
Anyone know when the series is actually going out?
Ditto with the good luck.
Last year I think it was about the same time of year that they asked for submissions, and they started recording in December. Show went out over Jan-Feb. So it's likely that it will be early in the new year.
Quote: Marooned @ October 2 2009, 8:32 PM BSTI can remember hearing 'arse' on Radio 1 about lunchtime when I was younger, it was a really big deal.
Was it Simon Bates?
Quote: Badge @ October 3 2009, 12:44 PM BSTDitto with the good luck.
Last year I think it was about the same time of year that they asked for submissions, and they started recording in December. Show went out over Jan-Feb. So it's likely that it will be early in the new year.
Was it Simon Bates?
It was Chris Moyles; I'm only 20!
Two sketches sent off Friday morning.
And now the waiting...
And now the waiting...
I no longer let the dreaded waiting worry me.
I simply make a note of what is sent where and on what date, then forget about it and start work on something else.