Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia appointed as BBC staff writers
- Monday 1st February 2021
BBC Studios has announced its up-and-coming comedy staff writers for 2021 will be Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia.
Joe Hullait appointed Channel 4 commissioning executive
- Monday 1st February 2021
TV producer and writer Joe Hullait has been appointed as Channel 4's new commissioning executive for comedy.
BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production 2021 open
- Monday 1st February 2021
The BCG Pro Talent Awards for Production are open for entry. If you're a director, producer, editor or have another other behind-the-scenes role on visual or audio comedy projects, submit your work for the industry judging panel to see.
The Secret Reviewer #23: Get the Picture
- Monday 1st February 2021
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: It's never too early to get prepped for self-promotion.
Comedians: how to start and grow your Patreon page
- Sunday 31st January 2021
Patreon can be a great way for comedians to make money. We talk through how to successfully launch a Patreon account.
My Comedy Career: Jan Etherington
- Saturday 30th January 2021
Jan Etherington has been writing sketches and sitcoms since the 1980s. After a sea swimming session (she goes every day!), Jan kindly gave us her time to answer our My Comedy Career questions.
Juggling comedy writing with a paid job
- Thursday 28th January 2021
Thinking about trying to juggle a part-time or full-time job with a career in comedy writing? We take a look at the options you have, and offer up some tips for getting the balance right.
James Cary on Writing Your Sitcom
- Wednesday 27th January 2021
Top sitcom writer James Cary is sharing his knowledge via a new online course. In this interview he talks about how to get started in comedy, the common mistakes people make in scripts, and the benefits of taking his course.
The awkward bits of working with an agent
- Tuesday 26th January 2021
To get some insight on the positives and negatives of having an agent, we asked an established writer-performer to tell us about their experiences of working with their agent.
David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2021 competition open
- Tuesday 26th January 2021
The David Nobbs Memorial Trust sketch and sitcom writing competition is now open for 2021 entries. The deadline is 12th March.