VIDEO: A writer on a previous course had a breakup scene and so we explored several ways of making these scenes funny. Here's a clip from the class. If you’re writing a comedy script (TV, radio, stage ...

Forget self-improvement and self-actualisation, when it comes to writing good comedy characters, well rounded human beings need not apply. Dysfunctionality is very much the order of the day. (l-r) ...

I love this time of year - the sun's a-rising earlier, the first gorgeous blossoms of the season are springing forth and the most promising comedy script competitions are in full bloom. This month ...

The guidance, exposure, support and inspiration BBC Writersroom has offered so far has been nothing short of fantastic. The sandwiches on the other hand have been quite variable... — Mat Rees, Comedy ...

Big Finish Productions and the writing association, Write on Comedy, have united to revive this winning formula on audio with The Big Finish Comedy Playhouse Script Writing Competition. They are in ...

Alice Etches has won this year’s £1,000 David Nobbs Memorial Trust prize for comedy writing, set up in honour of the Reggie Perrin creator. They won for their script The Waywards with runners-up Ralph ...