Radio Page 2
Writing radio comedy
- Sunday 30th October 2022
Radio can be a great place for comedy writers to start. There are plenty of slots available and, compared to TV, radio commissioners are much more likely to take a punt on new writers.
Gemma Arrowsmith: My top tips on writing for the radio
- Friday 23rd September 2022
Gemma Arrowsmith has been writing and script editing radio for quite a while now. Here are some thoughts and observations from her...
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.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare
- Sunday 14th February 2021
Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.
Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon on working on the radio
- Friday 5th February 2021
In this 50 minute video, stand-up comedians and presenters Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon discuss writing for radio, and presenting via the medium. They have loads of great insight and tips.
My Comedy Career: Andy Goddard
- Friday 8th January 2021
Producer and sound editor Andy Goddard has shared some really brilliant thoughts and advice within his answers to our My Comedy Career questions.
How we developed Foiled
- Friday 4th October 2019
We chat to Beth Granville and David Charles, the writers behind BBC Radio Wales sitcom Foiled, which is now in its third series. They give some absolutely brilliant in-depth insight here into the work involved in creating and sustaining a sitcom.
Interview with The Infinite Monkey Cage's producer
- Monday 16th September 2019
We talk to Alexandra Feachem, the producer of Radio 4's science-based comedy show The Infinite Monkey Cage.
Getting comedy on the radio
- Wednesday 1st May 2019
A podcast discussion about how to get your ideas heard on the radio.
Steve Nelson: Creating a sitcom for Audible
- Monday 29th April 2019
Steve Nelson talks about what it's like to make a sitcom for Audible Originals. Along the way he offers tips on structuring a show and how to write a treatment.