Quote: Nigel Kelly @ May 14 2008, 9:56 AM BSTLondon Underground? Health of the Nation? What a load of Londoncentric crap that is, although the rest was ok I'll give you that.
I'd get used to London-centric stuff if you want to write comedy.
I'm yet to have to go to Newcastle, or Southampton for writing reasons.
Thing is I think London Underground is a great place for people watching.
I'd get used to London-centric stuff if you want to write comedy.
I'm yet to have to go to Newcastle, or Southampton for writing reasons.
Take your point about the industry being based in London. However it doesn't mean your content has to be set in London. In fact I'm pretty sure the BBC would prefer it not to be, eg Gavin and Stacey.
Quote: Seefacts @ May 14 2008, 11:47 AM BSTI'd get used to London-centric stuff if you want to write comedy.
I'm yet to have to go to Newcastle, or Southampton for writing reasons.
Fair enough, although Manchester seems to putting out quite a bit these days.
Quote: Griff @ May 14 2008, 12:11 PM BSTI'd get used to London-centric stuff if you want to write comedy. I'm yet to have to go to Newcastle, or Southampton for writing reasons.
Take your point about the industry being based in London. However it doesn't mean your content has to be set in London. In fact I'm pretty sure the BBC would prefer it not to be, eg Gavin and Stacey.
I never specify where stuff is set. Just a generic city.
So I'd agree with you on that point.
Quote: Nigel Kelly @ May 14 2008, 12:14 PM BSTFair enough, although Manchester seems to putting out quite a bit these days.
Yeah, London and Manchester will be the main two BBC departments.
But most indie's are in the capital.
Does anybody else get the feeling with this that they're looking for a BBC version of Doc Martin?
Please ignore me, wrong thread.
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ May 14 2008, 12:14 AM BSTThat's Ma'am to you. And no I am not THE creator, just a wannabe puppet master.
Shouldn't that be puppet-mistress then?
I'm halfway through mine by the way.
Which half?
For those of us who are unsure of what 'Health of the Nation' means.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/sharps_faq.shtml
And other FAQ.
Quote: David Chapman @ May 14 2008, 8:39 PM BSTShouldn't that be puppet-mistress then?
It should be but I am mastering my craft as opposed to mistressing.
I just imagined an old cow in leather - naturally - cracking a whip.
Quote: David Chapman @ May 14 2008, 11:15 PM BSTI just imagined an old cow in leather - naturally - cracking a whip.
Nah..an old cow working on cracking quips.
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ May 14 2008, 11:18 PM BSTNah..an old cow working on cracking quips.
Quote: jacparov @ May 14 2008, 8:56 PM BSTWhich half?
The left half.
how long does it take for baby cow to answer emails
Quote: bushbaby @ May 14 2008, 11:30 PM BSThow long does it take for baby cow to answer emails
Usually quite quick so I've heard.
Quote: bushbaby @ May 14 2008, 11:30 PM BSThow long does it take for baby cow to answer emails
Sorry... I was waiting for the punchline...
kjs
