BBC scheme to train comedy writers

The BBC has announced a£150,000 comedy apprenticeship scheme to groom new writers. The scheme aims to have every new in-house comedy joined by an apprentice who will learn about production and contribute ideas. The first two apprentices are already at work on two comedies in production - James Quinn is ...

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