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Production

BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production 2020 results

Friday 31st July 2020

The results of the first ever BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production have been announced. Directors Big Red Button were selected by the judges.

Writing

Finalists announced for BCG Pro's Yellow Door Script Call

Friday 24th July 2020

The finalists selected for the second round of BCG Pro's Yellow Door Script Call have been revealed.

Performance

Mini Cheddah wins Comedy Crowd TV 2020 Showcase

Saturday 18th July 2020

The winners of the Comedy Crowd TV Showcase 2020 have been revealed. Mini Cheddah was the winner, with Victor Hampson second and Christian Jegard third.

Production

Kate Edmunds to oversee comedy at Talkback

Saturday 18th July 2020

Kate Edmunds has been appointed director of programmes at Talkback, the production company that makes shows including QI and Celebrity Juice.

Production

Maisah Thompson joins Baby Cow as development producer

Wednesday 15th July 2020

Baby Cow Productions has announced Maisah Thompson as its new development producer.

Production

Nana Hughes is ITV's new head of scripted comedy

Friday 3rd July 2020

ITV has announced Nana Hughes as its new head of scripted comedy.

A Girl's Guide To TV. Rachel Parris. Copyright: BBC

Writing

Funny Women and Comedy 50:50 launch new award

Monday 29th June 2020

Funny Women and Comedy 50:50 are launching a new industry award to recognise the female writers of unscripted comedy, for example those who supply gags to panel shows.