How do the Voice Overs actually work? Is it kind of a news item rather than a sketch?

Voiceovers are usually read out like somebody reading the news, simply a set-up line and the punch.

They are read out by somebody backstage, usually to give the performers time to grab a prop or don a wig for the next sketch.

They're prerecorded by the sound guy and he cues them in through out the show.

So keep 'em simple. I'd imagine Jack Dee reading some oneliners.

The main purpose is to give the cast 20-30 seconds to rearrange the stage.

OK - thanks both of you.

Incidentally I've only had things performed sporadically - only when I actually submit stuff. I missed the recent writers meet up because I forgot but really should get up there sometime to see the show. That would probably help!

Oh, I didn't know they were pre-recorded.

And yes, it's a very good idea to see the show, as it has a certain style.

Another show to see is the Treason Show which is based in Brighton. Similar to NewsRevue, but a slightly different style.

Everything's precorded, including the World Cup.

It took place last year in Swansea and I'm retiring when my accumalator on Inner Mongolia and Disputed Zone come through.

With Randy McNally in 3rd.

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if you've got stuff that is nearer to the boundaries of good taste, then it's probably more likely to find a home at Treason Show rather than News Revue.

Bear in mind that Treason Show doesn't run every week in the way that News Revue does, so some uber-topical stuff might not work if it's going to be 3-4 weeks before the next show.

Week 4 credits; one of my VO's from last week was used again.

RUN NUMBER4
WEEK NUMBER4
DIRECTOR: Fiona ThomasMD: Gary Jerry
CAST: Holly Creed, Katie McIvor, Jacob Shephard, Felix Taylor

TITLEWRITER
1Cell BlockGary Jerry & Cast
2VO - England Squad visitRoy Granville
3Theresa May 2 - TeacherNeil Tolfree
4Dave & HussanNeil Tolfree
5Ascot Ladies DayJenny Andrews
6Sir DanielNeil Tolfree
7Boris & AssistantCast
8Rah Rah Wiff WaffElizabeth Campbell
9Pete & RikJacob Shephard
10AbdicateNeil Tolfree
11Queen & Charles SongGary Jerry
12VO - Harrison FordFrankie Rockett
13Trojan Clown SchoolNeil Tolfree
14Morale Boosting the Nick Clegg WayDrew Payne
15GoveFelix Taylor
16Passport OfficeFelix Taylor
17The BreakupRichard Williams
18Knowing Me, No EURichard Williams
19VO - Schu's SnoozeMartin Malcolm
20Theresa May 3 - OfficerNeil Tolfree
21Location, Location, GodzillaHolly Creed
22Putin Paints it RedRobert Fisher
23USA SportscastersAdam Morely
24Pre-rolfAmy Hewer
25RolfAmy Hewer
26Rebekkah BrooksDrew Payne
27Cig Style FoodVivienne Riddoch
28Wasn't meDavid Crawford
29VO - MorrisonsLuisa Guerreiro
30Royal Game of ThronesRichard Williams
31The BeckhamsKatie McIvor
32Summer HolidaySimon Levenson
33VO - Entertainment NewsJon Bradfield
34Milliband PieJacob Shephard
35Build a CoalitionAmy Berry
36VO - JK Rowling ScotlandJane McCutcheon
37British ValuesNeil Tolfree & Jacob Shephard
38Living Next Door to FarageAndy Flood & Alice Gregg
39BNPJacob Shephard
40Theresa May 4 - Roy & WayneNeil Tolfree
41World Cup MedleyGary Jerry

Just sent off a Queen VO and a Suarez song for this week.

And sent a Wimbledon song on Monday.

You might want to drop that Wimbledon song in Treason Show as well Bonzo, I know they're really short of them at the moment and it will still be topical for the July show.

Thanks Andy. I'm not sure what the protocol is for sending the same thing to 2 places though - Newsrevue probably won't use it, but if they do then they've effectively 'paid' for it and presumably 'own it', it's a bit of a can of worms.

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Thanks Andy. I'm not sure what the protocol is for sending the same thing to 2 places though - Newsrevue probably won't use it, but if they do then they've effectively 'paid' for it and presumably 'own it', it's a bit of a can of worms.

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It's no problem at all to send to both, so don't worry on that score. And it remains your work as you are the writer.

Quote: Badge @ 26th June 2014, 5:56 PM BST

It's no problem at all to send to both, so don't worry on that score. And it remains your work as you are the writer.

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Thanks Badge.

Neither of my songs made it on this week; .... but my JK Rowling VO was used for the third time! hooray!

Has anyone seen a running order / requests for this week?
thanks.