David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2025 competition opens
Tuesday 28th January 2025
The David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2025 writing competition is open for entries until 3rd March. The overall winner will receive £1000 and mentoring.
BBC gears up sitcom writers' rooms
Tuesday 14th January 2025
BBC Studios, Big Talk Studios, Hat Trick, Roughcut and Various Artists Ltd are reportedly the five production companies who will be running writers' rooms in an attempt to make the BBC's next sitcom hit.
BBC Comedy Collective opens for applications for a third year
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Applications open on Monday 13th January 2025 to join the third cohort of the BBC Comedy Collective, the "supercharged bursary scheme" that supports 10 mid-level comedy creatives.
Live Comedy Sector AGM details confirmed
Monday 2nd December 2024
The first AGM for the UK live comedy sector will take place on Thursday 6th February 2025 in Leicester, featuring a range of speakers.
BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2024 winners
Tuesday 26th November 2024
Helen Price has won the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Writing 2024, with Chris Ballard, Vicky Richards and Christopher Stanners the runners-up. Hattie Harrison is the winner in the Starter category.
BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2024 finalists
Friday 22nd November 2024
Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Samantha Day, Chris East, Eva & Hudson and Katy Swainston are the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance 2024 finalists. Gaj San has been named as the Starter winner.
Lounges.tv launches online stand-up competition
Thursday 21st November 2024
Video platform Lounges.tv has launched a new digital stand-up comedy competition in partnership with Omid Djalili. The prize package includes a management contract with InterTalent.
Former UKTV commissioners launch new producer Square Pears
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Two former commissioners for Dave and Gold have launched a new comedy production company, Square Pears.
BBC Studios advertises 2025 comedy writer roles
Tuesday 19th November 2024
BBC Studios is advertising its 2025 comedy writer jobs. This year there are two six month contracts on offer, with the focus being on sitcom and comedy character development. The deadline to apply is 1st December 2024.
BBC Comedy Festival 2025 will be in Belfast in May
Thursday 14th November 2024
The BBC Comedy Festival is to return for a fourth year. The next event will be in Belfast in May 2025.