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Q&HA! The Question Tools of Comedy Writing

Chris Head introduces his comedy writing podcast

  • Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Chris Head has launched Q&HA! The Question Tools of Comedy, a podcast in which he gives writing inspiration.

Image shows left to right: Lee Ridley, Jack Rooke, Lucy Porter, Amna Saleem, Steven Canny Writing

Video: Writers' Guild panel on comedy writing

  • Monday 21st November 2022

A video of a Writers' Guild of Great Britain panel in which Lucy Porter talks to Lee Ridley, Jack Rooke, Amna Saleem and Steve Canny about topics including gaining a foothold in the comedy writing business.

Rupert Majendie Production

My Comedy Career: Rupert Majendie

  • Friday 18th November 2022

Producer Rupert Majendie has a CV that includes hit live comedy shows, the film Brian And Charles and TV shows include Pls Like, This Time With Alan Partridge and King Gary. We caught up with him as he prepares to launch his next series, Live At The Moth Club.

Coins Writing

Money: How much can you earn as a comedy writer?

  • Tuesday 15th November 2022

Most comedy writers don't earn a lot... now feels a good time to talk about what sort of financial pressures and compensations you can expect as a professional comedy writer.

BAFTA Breakthrough 2022. Image shows left to right: Runyararo Mapfumo, Jack Rooke. Credit: BAFTA, Sophia Spring

Jack Rooke and Runyararo Mapfumo - BAFTA Breakthrough interview

  • Friday 11th November 2022

Big Boys writer Jack Rooke and Sex Education director Runyararo Mapfumo talk about being selected for the 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough programme.

Mixing desk Writing

More tips for writing radio comedy

  • Tuesday 8th November 2022

Radio can be a great place for new comedy writers to learn their craft and start building professional credits. Here's some more tips to help you make the most of the medium.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #44: Oh, You Are Awful

  • Friday 4th November 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: The Corden controversy is a lesson for everyone.

Three notes hung up by pegs Writing

Turning Point / Midpoint / Crunch Point: Structuring your 30 minute TV sitcom / comedy drama script

  • Thursday 3rd November 2022

Chris Head talks through the structure of a thirty minute script and explains how focusing on the turning point, midpoint and crunch points can really help with the storytelling.

Bec Hill. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

My Comedy Career: Bec Hill

  • Wednesday 2nd November 2022

Bec Hill is an award-winning comedy performer and sought-after television writer and presenter. With the second series of her CITV show Makeaway Takeaway on TV now, we caught up with her to find out more about her career.

Radio Writing

Writing radio comedy

  • Sunday 30th October 2022

Radio can be a great place for comedy writers to start. There are plenty of slots available and, compared to TV, radio commissioners are much more likely to take a punt on new writers.