Dare to dream

We make it our business to dispense advice on this platform which is as accurate and realistic as possible. We want our members who are trying to forge a career in comedy to understand what they're getting into.

Success, whilst truly wonderful when it comes, is by no means guaranteed.

Comedy is a difficult industry, going through a difficult period. Fewer comedies are being made than 10 years ago, and virtually no studio audience sitcoms.

But good work is still happening - and not all of it via the main broadcasters.

Truthfully, comedy has always been a tough industry.

Despite...