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Video: How to pick up radio writing credits

Image shows left to right: Dan Sweryt, Eleanor Hayward

Getting writing credits on topical shows is the quickest way to a career in comedy writing. Here's the video of a webinar in which writing for open door radio comedy shows such as Breaking The News and The Skewer is discussed in-depth. Dave Cohen, Dan Sweryt and Ellie Hayward - who, in two years, have helped dozens of writers pick up credits - talk about how to get a credit, and - more importantly - how to keep them coming.

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The Skewer

The Skewer. Credit: Unusual Productions

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Contributor guide

Script layout example

Breaking The News

Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

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Writing tips

Email to apply to join the briefing email list: btn.production@bbc.co.uk

Noising Up

Noising Up

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Writers' brief


See also: Big Comedy Conference video
Dave hosted this hour-long chat at the Big Comedy Conference 2023 featuring Breaking The News series producer David Flynn, The Skewer creator Jon Holmes and DMs Are Open producer Rajiv Karia.

Published: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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