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Funny Women Awards Performance

Funny Women Awards 2021 open for entries

  • Thursday 1st April 2021

The Funny Women Awards 2021 are open for entries. There are categories for performance, writing and short films.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #25: Moonlighting Strangers

  • Thursday 1st April 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: the one industry ill that comedians and critics all agree on.

Julia McKenzie Production

BCG Pro Sessions video: Julia McKenzie

  • Sunday 28th March 2021

A video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with Julia McKenzie, the Creative Director for BBC Studios Audio. She explains the commissioning process for new ideas, ways writers can develop, and more.

Sarah Asante Production

Sarah Asante joins UKTV as commissioning editor

  • Friday 26th March 2021

UKTV has hired Sarah Asante as its new commissioning editor for scripted comedy.

Female Pilot Club Writing

Female Pilot Club reveals Test Flight Scheme Plus writers

  • Thursday 25th March 2021

Athena Kugblenu, Laura Evelyn, Rachel Clark, Sylvia Okyere and Zara Janjua will take part in Female Pilot Club's Test Flight Scheme Plus.

Image shows from L to R: Ed Amsden, Tom Coles Writing

In Defence Of The First-Draft Freewrite

  • Wednesday 24th March 2021

"Write first, apologise later"... comedy writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles deliver an impassioned plea in defence of a first-draft freewrite.

Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2021 Writing

Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2021 open

  • Monday 22nd March 2021

The deadline to enter the Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition is 9th July 2021. The early bird deadline is 19th April.

Juliet Meyers Performance

Tune-Up, No. 1: Juliet Meyers on the Rules of Refreshing Your Set

  • Monday 22nd March 2021

With live stand-up set to return, we're getting trade secrets from the experts. First up, Juliet Meyers on whether good material has a tell-by date.

Danny Posthill Performance

My Comedy Career: Danny Posthill

  • Friday 19th March 2021

We talk to stand-up comedian and impressionist Danny Posthill to find out more what life is like as a full time comedian.

Hannah Rose Production

Hannah Rose takes on BBC Assistant Commissioner role

  • Thursday 18th March 2021

BBC Comedy has appointed Hannah Rose to its newly created Assistant Commissioner role based in the North.