Sitcom Geeks
Sitcom Geeks: Episode 193 - Tips For Topical Comedy Writers
Writing topical jokes for radio is one of the fastest ways to build your credits and get to know producers. With The Skewer winning bucketloads of awards, Scotland's Breaking The News and now a new Radio 4 Extra show DMs Are Open, there's never been a better time to write topical comedy. Learn the secrets of successful gag writing from Dave and James, and regular topical writers Dan Sweryt and Eleanor Hayward.
- Published: 26th May 2022
- Length: 52 mins
- Size: 72.1mb
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