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Suffolk’s
funniest people are being sought by BBC Radio Suffolk for a Comedy
Writing Competition.
Working
in partnership with national radio,
BBC Radio Suffolk is scouring the county in search of new comedy
writing talent for a chance to have their work produced by the BBC.
A panel of celebrity writers will judge the entries, including David
Croft, co-writer and producer of the hit TV series Dad’s
Army, Are You Being Served?, Allo Allo and Hi-de-Hi and BBC Radio
1’s legendary disc jockey John Peel.
Applicants
should submit a comedy script of up to five minutes in duration,
such as a stand up piece, a monologue, a sketch, or a new form comedy
designed for radio by Friday 14th June 2002.
BBC comedy producer Elizabeth Freestone will produce the
winning scripts using professional actors. Elizabeth
will also offer applicants the benefit of her expertise in a special
workshop to be held in Ipswich on Friday 17th May 2002.
Click
for details on the free Comedy Worshop »
The
winning entries will have their work professionally recorded and
broadcast for Sally Goodwin and David Webb's afternoon show, with
a special repeat at Christmas.
David
Peel, Editor, BBC Radio Suffolk says: "I'm really excited by
this competition. There are lots of comedy clubs in the East and
I'll eat my hat if we don't find some super talent. It's also brilliant
to have David Croft and John Peel judging the scripts. They are
both famous for their humour, David through his superb TV writing
for Dad's Army and the like, and John for his funny sideways look
at life in his own network radio show."
Instructions:
1. Make sure you have read and understand the competition
rules fully.
2. Download and print off the
entry form. If you are under 16 please make sure your form
is signed by a parent or guardian is required. If you do
not have access to a printer you can collect an entry form from
BBC Radio Suffolk on St Matthews Street, Ipswich.
3.
After completing the entry form applicants should submit it with
their scripts, and a colour photograph of themselves to:-
Comedy Writing Competition
BBC Radio Suffolk
Broadcasting House
St Matthew’s Street
Ipswich
IP1 3EP
Closing date for receiving entries is Friday 14 June 2002.
The judges final decision is expected on
Friday 5th July 2002.
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