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Julia McKenzie Production

BBC Radio Comedy's new boss

  • Thursday 11th February 2016

Julia McKenzie has been appointed as Executive Editor of BBC Radio Comedy.

Craft of Comedy Writing Conference 2016. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Writing

Craft Of Comedy Writing conference 2016 preview

  • Friday 5th February 2016

The Craft of Comedy Writing Conference will take place on the 8th and 9th April 2016 in North Wales. Speakers include the team behind Peter Kay's Car Share. Early bird tickets are just £65.

12 Sketches In A London House Writing

£250 for writing a sketch

  • Friday 5th February 2016

The online web series 12 Sketches In A London House is looking for writers to submit sketches. Those selected will earn £250.

Myfanwy Moore Production

Myfanwy Moore quits BBC Comedy

  • Wednesday 20th January 2016

Myfanwy Moore, UK Controller of Comedy Production, has announced today that she is leaving the BBC to pursue new challenges.

Dawn French Production

Competition to create artwork inspired by Dawn French's book

  • Tuesday 6th October 2015

Artists are being invited to produce a piece of art inspired by According To Yes, the new novel from Dawn French. The winner will receive a prize package which includes a £1,500 bursary.

UKTV Gold Christmas Crackers Writing

Write a modern new Christmas cracker joke to win £1,500

  • Tuesday 6th October 2015

TV channel Gold is once again running its competition to find the best modern Christmas cracker jokes. The winner will a £1,500 holiday and a bespoke set of crackers.

Lucy Lumsden Production

Lucy Lumsden to leave Sky

  • Wednesday 16th September 2015

Sky's Head Of Comedy, Lucy Lumsden, has announced she is leaving the network to return to producing her own shows. Read Stuart Murphy's email in full.

Made Television Production

MADE TV to showcase sketches via The Purple Pigeon

  • Thursday 10th September 2015

The MADE TV network, which operates in Leeds, Tyne and Wear, Bristol and Newcastle, is looking for video sketches which it can broadcast via its new show The Purple Pigeon.

BBC Comedy Writing

Sarah Campbell and Liam Beirne new BBC Radio Contract Writers

  • Friday 22nd May 2015

BBC Radio Comedy has announced the appointment of two new Contract Writers, Sarah Campbell and Liam Beirne.

Room To Write Production

Room To Write producer and director interview

  • Friday 15th May 2015

Laura Marks, the producer and director behind the BBC's Room To Write video monologues, shares some insight and advice here.