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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #49: Zealous Guy

  • Saturday 1st April 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Weird comedy in the wrong place can get ugly.

Carla Speight

The Comparison Trap

  • Tuesday 28th March 2023

Live comedy publicist and agent Carla Speight talks about 'the comparison trap' - "It does happen to everyone and it is a big deal".

DAFTAS 2023. Tar: Beethoven's Fist. Image shows left to right: Eva Wallis, Hudson Hughes, Robbie George. Credit: Alan D West News

DAFTAS 2023 winners announced

  • Tuesday 28th March 2023

Hudson Hughes's short film was the big winner this year's DAFTAS Comedy Awards. Artie Brennan and Adam McNicol also picked up multiple prizes in the competition that spoofs BAFTA nominated productions.

Image shows left to right: Liz Daramola, Hammed Animashaun. Credit: BBC News

BBC Studios announces new Creators in Residence

  • Monday 27th March 2023

Liz Daramola and Hammed Animashaun have been given six-month scripted comedy development roles within the BBC Studios umbrella.

Fireworks Writing

More useful tips for making your sitcom script sparkle

  • Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Here are five more tips to help you on your journey to the perfect sitcom script.

Jason Dawson News

Jason Dawson joins UKTV as commissioning executive

  • Monday 20th March 2023

Russell Howard Hour producer Jason Dawson is joining UKTV as a commissioning executive.

Tim Ferriss Writing

The four hour voice

  • Sunday 19th March 2023

Dave Cohen explains how listening to Tim Ferriss learning about writing is a helpful task in finding your own writer's voice.

Sparkler Writing

Useful tips for making your sitcom script sparkle

  • Friday 17th March 2023

Story generation, structure and dialogue are amongst the topics we touch upon in this article about making sure your script is in the best possible shape.

Chris Sussman News

Chris Sussman signs Banijay first-look deal

  • Thursday 9th March 2023

Former BBC and Netflix comedy executive Chris Sussman has signed a deal to develop scripted projects with the Banijay TV group.

A knight in armour in a forest Writing

Protecting yourself as a comedy writer

  • Wednesday 8th March 2023

As a comedy writer you are often little more than the flutter of a butterfly's wing away from huge success or going back to the drawing board. There are, however, plenty of things you can do to ensure the process isn't any more difficult or stressful than it needs to be.