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Female Pilot Club News

Female Pilot Club launches podcast

  • Friday 7th January 2022

Comedy writing organisation The Female Pilot Club have launched a podcast in which interview writers and discuss the craft of creating shows.

So You Think You're Funny? News

'So You Think You're Funny?' 2022 open for entries

  • Friday 7th January 2022

The So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up competition is now open for 2022 entries.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #34: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

  • Thursday 6th January 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we still be going to - and putting on - shows?

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BBC Studios Staff Writer role: Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia interview

  • Tuesday 21st December 2021

With BBC Studios now advertising their 2022 comedy writing staff role opportunities, we talk to the scheme's current writers - Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia - to get more insight into what the job entails, and some tips on how to submit a good application.

BBC Studios News

BBC Studios advertises 2022 staff writer roles

  • Monday 13th December 2021

BBC Studios is advertising its 2022 staff comedy writer roles.

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What should your website do for you?

  • Thursday 9th December 2021

In the age of social media, it's easy to forget the importance of a good website and, when you have one, to keep it up-to-date and looking spiffy. Here's some suggestions on what your website should do for you.

Mental Health

Mental health: how not to be crushed by creative career despair

  • Friday 3rd December 2021

As you already know on some level, the life of the comedian, comedy writer or producer/director necessarily comes with fabulous highs and lows. Here's some advice on how to deal with the lows.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Maisie Adam Performance

Tune-Up, No. 6: Maisie Adam on ripping up the comedy roadmap

  • Friday 3rd December 2021

With her first tour starting next year, Maisie Adam tells us how she made such rapid strides - by ignoring conventional comedy wisdom.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #33: The Life Sentence

  • Thursday 2nd December 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is live gigging still the biggest deal?

Charlie Hyland News

Charlie Hyland joins Channel 4 as digital comedy commissioner

  • Monday 29th November 2021

Channel 4 has hired producer Charlie Hyland as their new digital commissioner focused on comedy.