Features Page 25

Writing

A big hole

Wednesday 13th December 2023

Sometimes one misjudgment can torpedo your entire project. How do you avoid this?

Pictured on the set of Hapless Series 2. Gary Sinyor

A call to arms: comedy on television

Monday 11th December 2023

Acclaimed film-maker Gary Sinyor - who recently self-produced two series of his own sitcom, Hapless - issues a call-to-arms for the improvement of comedy on British television, after Ofcom's latest criticism of BBC output.

Writing

Freddy Syborn on Bad Education

Monday 11th December 2023

Ahead of the return of Bad Education, we speak to co-creator, co-writer and director Freddy Syborn.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Royle (Sue Johnston), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson)

Writing

The importance of pace

Friday 8th December 2023

Writers and producers often talk about "pace". But what precisely does that mean?

W1A. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), David Wilkes (Rufus Jones). Copyright: BBC

Writing

What do commissioners want?

Thursday 7th December 2023

We discuss commissioners. What do they want?

Production

How I made my (nearly) zero-budget web series, Naughties

Wednesday 6th December 2023

Olivia D'Lima, who created the web series Naughties, talks us through what she learnt in the process of making her show. There's lots of great insights and tips in here for anyone preparing to film a project themselves.

The Secret Reviewer #57: On the Record

Tuesday 5th December 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should you go public with grudges against other acts?