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Topical comedy writing T.A.R.T.S

Monday 20th January 2025

What do you need to become a topical comedy writer? This acronym offers some insight.

Becky Fury on radicalism and heart Comment

Thursday 16th January 2025

Stand-up comedian Becky Fury discusses radical feminism and heart in comedy.

Writing

Have I Got New For You: Is it worth it?

Tuesday 14th January 2025

In the last in his series of pieces about the current state of topical comedy, Dave Cohen asks whether it's still worth trying to write jokes about the news.

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From the horse's mouth: insights from Lucy Lumsden

Monday 13th January 2025

Chris Head shares insider advice from TV comedy producer and commissioner Lucy Lumsden.

Image shows left to right: Denis Norden, Frank Muir. Credit: BBC

Writing

An absolute joke

Friday 10th January 2025

We consider jokes, in the context of our Gag-a-Week competition and beyond.

The Secret Reviewer #70: Living the dream

Thursday 9th January 2025

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Even the biggest stages can bring you down to earth.