Aside from a few submissions to Tilt, I've barely written any radio sketches. I've decided I should get a stockpile together in case of any future opportunities.
I wondered if any one had any advice for writing radio sketches? Are there any good online articles on the practise?
My immediate query is "How do you establish the location of a radio sketch without too much exposition?".
Thanks.
The F/X are vital (and relatively easy when you think about it). Sound of a train/bus, clunking of cups in a cafe, washing machine/kettle in the kitchen. There's usually always something. Also means you don't have to write 'So, we're here in the bathroom, are we?'...
Dan
Quote: Griff @ May 14 2008, 12:28 PM BSTI've decided I should get a stockpile together in case of any future opportunities.
An excellent strategy.
Yeah, I did that with sketches. It's a good idea.
Wrote a whole pilots worth, I was dead chuffed.
Not that it's a big advert or anything, but the last few sketches I've been throwing in 'Critique' are all Tilt rejects, so I've tried to set the scene early on as best as I think radio can do. You could have a look at those for examples.
[Disclaimer: none of them were actually used at all, and most of them aren't any good 
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Dan
Hmm I'd add until you're comissioned keep 'em short half a page to a page. Keep 'em clean, none racist, and kinda not to controversial.
Also play up the format, radio is perfect for pull back and reveal as there is nothing to see.
As for scene setting, theme tunes, sounds of splashing water etc.
Albeit in all skits, a quick one line entry.
I can't believe I'm sharing a trench with Prince Harry....
Cheri Blair what are you doing in my bed.....
Takes alot of strain off actors, and producers.
I know it seems hammy, and obvious but it's quite a common trick.