Sitcom Geeks: Episode 17 - Writing Topical Comedy
With a new series of Newsjack starting on BBC Radio 4 Extra, James and Dave discuss why you should be writing for it, and how. They're joined by Dead Ringers producer and National Film Television School comedy tutor Bill Dare.
Published: 11th February 2016. Length: 33 minutes. Size: 30.3mb
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