8th March 2010
Throughout April and May, I?ll be working on the second series of BBC Radio Wales? topical panel game ?What?s The Story??. The team at Tidy Productions are really keen to encourage new writers, and there are details on how to audition (for want of a better word) to be a writer on the show on the BBC Writersroom website.
On the same website, make sure you check out Dan Tetsell?s blog. Dan was script editor of Newsjack, and kept a diary throughout the second series. Very handy if you?re considering writing for future open-door shows.
My contribution to the blog was the following pie-chart, which I made as we worked our way through the submissions. I think the titles and labels are pretty self-explanatory.
20th January 2010
Newsjack Series 2
The second series of Newsjack (BBC Radio 7?s open-door topical comedy show), is currently on air. We?re three episodes in, which leaves three more opportunities for anyone who fancies giving topical sketch writing a go. If you are interested in sending material to the show, make sure you check out Dan Tetsall?s blog on the BBC Writer?s Room website.
Anyone following this blog who happens to be a former URB member is probably already aware of this, but tickets for the URB reunion are available until this Friday, so make sure you get your name down in time!
25th September 2009
Well, after a little break, myself and John Luke Roberts are back with the topical comedy podcast, "Boo Hoo - It's The News".
We're two episodes into the new batch, but if you want to relive the MP expenses scandal and the police getting a bit handy, episodes 1-6 are still available from the show website and iTunes. There's also a Facebook group so you can stay abreast of our rather erratic release schedule.
Also, I notice than in my last update I mentioned Newsjack as a great opportunity for new writers. Newsjack has finished now, but this seems a good opportunity to mention another open door show I'll be working for later in the year - Recorded For Training Purposes Series 4. Deadline for submissions is Oct 2nd. Check out the details on the BBC writersroom website.
