Edward Rowett

Criminal tendencies: the comic genius of Richmal Crompton

Saturday 30th April 2022

Edward Rowett explains why Just William creator Richmal Crompton is such an important literary figure.

Re-writing Reluctant Persuaders without a studio audience

Tuesday 2nd March 2021

Edward Rowett, the creator of Radio 4's Reluctant Persuaders, explains how he re-wrote Series 4 to work without a studio audience. The techniques are quite different, so there's some very interesting insight in his article.

Edward Rowett - Reluctant Persuaders interview

Friday 28th September 2018

Edward Rowett, the creator of Radio 4 sitcom Reluctant Persuaders, talks about bringing the comedy back for a third series. What are the challenges of writing an audience-based radio comedy?

BAFTA Rocliffe Comedy Writing Winners 2013

Monday 15th July 2013

Details of the winners of the 2013 BAFTA Rocliffe comedy writing contest. Includes details on the plots of their comedies and their profiles.