The Secret Reviewer #33: The Life Sentence
- Thursday 2nd December 2021
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is live gigging still the biggest deal?
Charlie Hyland joins Channel 4 as digital comedy commissioner
- Monday 29th November 2021
Channel 4 has hired producer Charlie Hyland as their new digital commissioner focused on comedy.
Fine-tuning a gag and why it matters
- Sunday 28th November 2021
Fine-tuning a joke is important because it can mean the difference between its success or failure, whether it "lands" and makes people laugh or not. It is also the difference between being a lazy hack and a real craftsperson of comedy. Here's some thoughts and tips on the topic...
Leicester's Circuit Breakers 2022 scheme opens for applications
- Thursday 25th November 2021
Leicester Comedy Festival's Union JACK Radio Circuit Breakers, the development programme to support up-and-coming stand-up comedians, is now open for 2022 applications.
Why is writing a pilot sitcom script SO INCREDIBLY HARD?
- Monday 22nd November 2021
James Cary explains how you can find your way into the process of writing that script.
BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2021 winners
- Sunday 14th November 2021
Nathan Cowley has won the BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2021 competition, with Tashi Radha the winner in the Starter category. Alex Buchanan, Haydn Jenkins, Lorelei Mathias, Trevor Rudge & Simon Paul Miller and Karl Beecher were the runners-up.
Hat Trick Sitcom Script Competition: An introduction
- Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Ahead of the exciting Hat Trick Sitcom Geeks Script Competition, here's a blog explaining the tone of show that the competition will be looking for.
Jon Petrie announces BBC Comedy commissioning team
- Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Jon Petrie, the new Director of BBC Comedy, has announced his new commissioning team.
The Secret Reviewer #32: One Corpse Too Many
- Monday 1st November 2021
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Shouldn't we be the ones laughing?
Breaking The News writing tips
- Friday 29th October 2021
Breaking The News producer Lauren Mackay offers some tips on how to be successful writing for the topical comedy show.