Six of the best: tips for writing radio comedy

Radio is a great place for comedy writers to start out. The form has a rich history - from Hancock's Half Hour to Miranda, many much loved television shows have established themselves on the radio.

Of course, there are practical reasons why radio offers more opportunity to new writers and performers: making a radio series is so much cheaper than television.

But, whilst radio often provides a stepping stone to TV, it's a hugely satisfying creative medium in its own right. So, here are 6 quick tips to help you write for radio.

Keep up the pace

Radio doesn't have...