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Holly Walsh Writing

Holly Walsh talks about making The Other One

  • Monday 1st June 2020

Holly Walsh talks about co-writing and directing BBC comedy The Other One. She discusses how "character is everything".

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #15: The Best-Laid Cunning Plans

  • Monday 1st June 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: why it's still worth launching a happening.

Only Fools And Horses. Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC Production

Classic comedies lead lockdown viewing

  • Wednesday 27th May 2020

UKTV has published details of its viewing figures under lockdown, with classic comedies the most watched programmes.

Image shows from L to R: Alan Simpson, Ray Galton Writing

Galton & Simpson Bursary: Who, what, how?

  • Monday 25th May 2020

Dave Cohen provides a thorough run-down of the BBC's Galton & Simpson Bursary: its requisites, entry requirements, and more.

Image shows from L to R: Justin Sbresni, Mark Bussell Production

Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni interview

  • Saturday 23rd May 2020

Writers, producers and directors Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni make great comedy shows via their company Busby Productions. Here they talk to us about their new online show, how they create characters, and more.

Gemma Arrowsmith Writing

My Comedy Career: Gemma Arrowsmith

  • Thursday 21st May 2020

Writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith discusses how being able to handle rejection is imperative if you want to work in comedy.

Chloe Thomas Production

How we created a cool short, then released it in a crisis

  • Wednesday 20th May 2020

Roundheads And Cavaliers creators Kevin Mears and Chloe Thomas talk us through the unique challenges of making a short film, then releasing it during lockdown.

Daniel Berg Production

My Comedy Career: Daniel Berg

  • Thursday 14th May 2020

Daniel Berg, CEO of comedy streaming company NextUp, talks about his job. Along the way, he gives tips on project management tools, how to maintain a work-life balance, and how to start out in the comedy industry.

Julian Hall Production

My Comedy Career: Julian Hall

  • Thursday 7th May 2020

Writer and publicist Julian Hall gives us some insight into what his job is like.

Christine Rose Writing

My Comedy Career: Christine Rose

  • Friday 1st May 2020

Over the last decade and a half you're likely to have seen the name 'Christine Rose' appearing in the end credits of many TV comedy shows. Here we chat to the prolific gag writer to find out how she got started, and what it is like to be a joke writer in the world of TV entertainment.