Channel 4 looks for new Blaps and Comedy Digital Originals
- Monday 10th May 2021
To coincide with the 10-year anniversary of Blaps, Channel 4 has released new comedy briefs for its digital and short form comedy offerings.
Shane Allen quits BBC to form Boffola Pictures
- Wednesday 5th May 2021
Shane Allen, the BBC's comedy commissioning boss for the past nine years, is to leave the broadcaster and establish a new production company, Boffola Pictures, with Kate Daughton.
Edinburgh Fringe 2021 registrations open 5th May
- Wednesday 14th April 2021
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that registration for the Edinburgh Fringe 2021 will open on Wednesday 5th May.
Comedy Women in Print Prize 2021 open for submissions
- Monday 12th April 2021
The Comedy Women in Print Prize has opened for 2021 entries, and revealed its judging line-up.
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.
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 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.
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.
Sky expands comedy team
- Wednesday 10th March 2021
Sky Studios has hired producers Adnan Ahmed and Katie Churchill and commissioner Alex Moody, as it prepares to expand its output.
Tanya Qureshi to join BBC Comedy as Commissioning Editor
- Tuesday 9th March 2021
Tanya Qureshi is to join BBC Comedy as a commissioning editor.