Jon Aird
- Writer and producer
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Jeremy Dyson writes VR comedy-horror game The Burning Room
Jeremy Dyson has written virtual reality comedy-horror game The Burning Room. A taster for the project features Jack Carroll voicing the game's protagonist Jesse.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd June 2022Young cast revealed for Dave sex & spirituality pilot Holier Than Thou
Newcomers Princess Khumalo, Tomi Ogbaro and Jordan Williams will star in Holier Than Thou, a new Dave sitcom pilot about three young adults struggling to reconcile their awakening sexuality with their Christian beliefs.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2022Comedy Central orders more online comedy series
Comedy Central has announced it is to expand its digital programming slate with a range of new short form comedies for its online platforms. Forthcoming offerings include shows called Modern Horror Stories and What I Wish I'd Said.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2018C-Bomb: From YouTube to television
Taking a YouTube character and turning him into the lead in his own sitcom pilot C-Bomb has been a great experience.
Jon Aird, BBC Blogs, 18th October 2013Comedy talent search - Laugh Track
BBC Comedy Commissioning and BBC Writersroom have joined forces for a second nationwide talent search to find new comedy gold. If you have a big studio sitcom brewing in your mind and can tell original stories, invent characters and catchphrases that can make a live audience laugh, then send in your script.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 2nd February 2012Late 'n' Live Guide to Comedy
For over 25 years, Edinburgh Fringe audiences have gathered, like Romans to the Coliseum, to watch comedians fight against hecklers at the Gilded Balloon venue and it's Late 'n' Live event.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 26th January 2012Jesting About 2: Funny gets serious
Are you a writer, performer or comedian? We're searching for the next generation of comedy talent for Jesting About 2: Funny Gets Serious which is being held in Newcastle.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 2nd November 2011Holy Flying Circus - The animation
Last night on BBC Four Holy Flying Circus re-imagined the 1979 release of Monty Python's Life of Brian. Alongside the fine performances and virtuoso storytelling, there was some beautiful animation sequences peppered throughout.
We caught up with Animation Director Jim Le Fevre to find out about the complex production that was involved in creating the title sequence.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 20th October 2011The Funny Women competition
Last week we went to the final of Funny Women; a competition dedicated to celebrating and encouraging female comedic talent.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 12th October 2011Sunday night sketches and souvenirs
We're really looking forward to 7:15pm this Sunday because it's the final episode of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme on Radio 4. This promises to provide 30 minutes of edifying entertainment for your ears, performed by Finnemore alongside Carrie Quinlan, Lawry Lewin and Simon Kane.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 7th October 2011