Jesting About
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Local Radio
- 2011 - 2016
- 14 episodes (4 series)
Comedy sketches created by some of the North East's newest writers, broadcast on BBC Newscastle.
Press clippings
Jesting About given fourth series
BBC Newcastle has renewed its programme showcasing North-East comedy talent, Jesting About.
Chortle, 3rd March 2016Transmission dates for Jesting About 3
Last November I was summoned and grilled as to whether there was enough North East talent around about to support a six part series. There was. There is. So I made it.
Steve Drayton, Giggle Beats, 27th May 2015Review: Jesting About, Live Theatre, Newcastle
Jesting About has already featured such comedy luminaries as Gavin Webster, Ben Crompton, Holly Burn, Rob Gilroy and John Scott, and some stand out performers from this round of talent search are surely destined for a very bright future.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 15th April 2015Full line-up revealed for Jesting About 3
After four months of searching for the North East's next comedy stars, Giggle Beats can reveal the final line-up for the latest series of Jesting About.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 1st April 2015Jesting About ready to go
After four and a half months of searching and seeking the full line up for Jesting About is complete and soon to be announced.
James Drayton, Giggle Beats, 20th March 2015My time Jesting About
This week, BBC Newcastle announced it would be launching Jesting About 3. As somebody that played a part in both Jesting About 1 (at the time just called Jesting About) and 2, I feel I'm in a good position to voice my opinions on the scheme. Despite the fact, this very website chose to omit me from their list of past candidates who have gone on to achieve great things! I bloody write for them, the dicks.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 30th January 2015In cyberspace everyone can hear you whinge
Jesting About is supporting comedy voices in the North East, not taking advantage of them.
Steve Drayton, Giggle Beats, 28th January 2015Jesting About to return
Jesting About, the BBC's comedy talent search, is to return in 2015, Giggle Beats can reveal.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 21st January 2015Jesting About 2: All ears for pick of the sitcoms
The laughs from an invited audience of BBC commissioners and comedy executives are both hearty and plentiful at the Television Centre read-through of the two strongest sitcom scripts to emerge from Jesting About 2: Funny Gets Serious.
Claire Barrett, BBC Ariel, 21st March 2012Jesting About 2 results revealed
The results of a search for up-and-coming comedy talent have been revealed.
Giggle Beats, 9th January 2012