Newsjack
Well, the word is out, and the word is Newsjack.
That's the new name for The Open Call Topical Comedy Show Formerly Known As 7 on 7. Or TOCTCSFKA7O7 if you prefer. Most don't.
Newsjack has been commissioned for six weeks in the first instance, and airs on Thursday and Sunday nights at 11pm on BBC Radio 7.
The pilot is aired tomorrow evening, Thursday 4th June, with the series proper starting a fortnight later. Don't forget that you can listen to it on iPlayer after transmission if you miss it.
To submit material, you'll need to get it to the production team before noon on the Monday before the programme - so the first deadline is Monday 15th.
You can also improve your chances by reading David Mitchell's tips for writing sketch comedy and putting them to work.
More details about where to send your sketches will appear on the Newsjack website after the pilot airs.
It's a completely open call, so best of luck with your submissions.
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It's great to have a sketch show again that us plebians can have a crack at. I'm sitting here waiting with my end bitten pencil but I can see no details yet on submissions.
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They're open now; more info on the Newsjack website.
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Hello all - posting here from Ireland - just wondering if theres a technical problem with the Newsjack episode on iplayer - or is this show restricted to UK listeners only (cant get it to play)? Many thanks.
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Sorry, but the iplayer's restricted to UK listeners only.
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Did anyone have trouble submitting scripts just before noon today? Just 20mins later I could send, no problem. Anyone shead any light?
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I like Newsjack, but after two and a half episodes I found myself switching off. I'm afraid it's due to The voice of Miles Jupp. Very very irritating! Can't quite put my finger on it but I am fantasising about giving him a chinese burn! It's not fair. I know. I need help!
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Are contributions accepted from non (British) residents???
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Yes, Newsjack accepts submissions from outside the UK.
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