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Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith. Copyright: BBC

Production

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith sign BBC Studios deal

Thursday 5th December 2019

Inside No. 9 creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have signed a two year first-look deal with BBC Studios.

Performance

Amused Moose New Comic Award 2020 open for entries

Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Award is now open for entries, for its 2020 heats.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #9: Book Smarts

Sunday 1st December 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Do you have the write stuff?

Writing

£100,000 prize available for climate change comedy idea

Tuesday 26th November 2019

Flickers Of The Future, a charity-sponsored opportunity for creators aged 18-29, has a £100,000 production funding prize. Judges include Richard Curtis.

Writing

Female Pilot Club interview

Saturday 23rd November 2019

Female Pilot Club founders Abigail Burdess and Kay Stonham talk to us about why they set up the script reading initiative, and we get some writing tips from Veep's Georgia Pritchett, whose new script will be showcased at the next event.

Production

Comedy Central pauses commissioning

Friday 22nd November 2019

Comedy Central has put all commissioning on hold, as it restructures its team. Manager Louise Holmes has also exited, to move to Facebook.

Marek Larwood. Copyright: The Writers Guild / Matt Writtle

Production

Marek Larwood: The Story of an Average YouTuber

Wednesday 20th November 2019

Marek Larwood talks about how he ended up making comedy for YouTube, and gives some great insight and tips for those looking to establish a channel on the video platform.