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Eleanor Tiernan on sex tapes, OnlyFans and recording from home in a pandemic

Friday 19th February 2021

We talk to Eleanor Tiernan, as her stand-up special comes to Radio 4. "Being in the closet is great preparation for a pandemic" she notes.

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SOUP RECIPE: A cookbook for topical sketch ideas

Friday 19th February 2021

Comedy writer Peter Beare shares the mnemonic-based system he has devised for creating unique topical comedy sketches. It works particularly well for planning material for Newsjack.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Alasdair Beckett-King

Friday 19th February 2021

Stand-up and sit-down expert Alasdair Beckett-King once saw a ghost in the audience. But the bloke from Sainsbury's was worse.

Image shows from L to R: Helen Rutter, Rob Rouse

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Helen Rutter & Rob Rouse on sharing the comedy in their marriage

Thursday 18th February 2021

Playwright and actor Helen Rutter and comedian Rob Rouse appear to have found a way to work together without completely ruining their relationship. They chat to us, as Rutter's new children's book The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh is released.

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Kapow! Batman and Bane go West in Matthew Highton's latest masterwork

Thursday 18th February 2021

Mashing up classic Batmen and remaking great TV intros, Matthew Highton is the random re-edit king.

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Using email newsletters to promote your comedy

Wednesday 17th February 2021

We explain why it's worth having a mailing list (even if you don't think you need one), and then talk through the various email marketing platforms available. Plus: how to build subscribers, and what to put in your emails.