On Monday I was invited to a BBC comedy writing Masterclass run by Gareth Edwards and David Mitchell. It turned out to be a really useful day, very encouraging with lots of great sketch writing tips. I'm even starting to think I could enjoy writing topical comedy now. Before I considered myself too polite or easy-going to write topical material but now I'm thinking it might not be that different from normal sketch comedy.
It was held at Broadcasting house in London. There were about 15 or so writers invited from hundreds of applicants although I don't know how many people couldn't make it on such short notice.
David Mitchell was very funny and friendly. I wasn't brave enough to speak to him but I did pop-up at the end and shake his hand as he was leaving.
I do mean literally pop-up too, I think I startled him as I sprung up from behind someone who he had been talking to. I basically turned into the sneaky Butler from Mr Deeds.
At the end they asked us all to send in some more topical sketches from this weeks news. I've sent mine off and now it's just wait and see if they like them.
The unrelated Good News Part II is hopefully coming soon.
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